True Fated Marriage (Grace and Heinz)
Chapter 407

"Do you have oral sedatives?" Alice asked the pharmacist.

"We do have oral sedatives, miss. May I know the reason you would like to buy it?" asked the pharmacist carefully.

"Um, I need them," answered Alice hesitantly.

"Oral sedatives are used to soothe the effects of mental illnesses. It could numb your nervous system, but its side effects are great," explained the pharmacist. "You seem to be well. This is not good for your health."

Alice was stunned, but still, she insisted, "But I need it. I fear pain."

"Improper use of oral sedatives could lead to addiction. If you take too much of them, your personality will change and your cranial nerves will be damaged. In addition, you might develop hallucinations. It's better not to use this so casually."

"Just give me a small amount of it," pleaded Alice. "I don't need too much." "I'm not refusing you for no reason, miss. I need to be responsible for the medication I dispense," explained the pharmacist. "Perhaps you can tell me what problems you're having? I'll recommend something more suitable for you."

Alice was taken aback. She was a little embarrassed.

After pondering for a moment, she still had no idea how to say it.

The pharmacist was very considerate. She coaxed her, saying, "I am a pharmacist. I know which medicine is best for you. Follow me."

She pulled Alice to a corner, which was relatively empty.

"There are fewer people here. No one would overhear you," the pharmacist said.

Alice nodded and smiled bashfully. "Well, let me put it this way. I'm always afraid to do the deed. Every time when I make out with my boyfriend, I'm engulfed by fear. I fear the pain and the brute force of men. It freaked me out."

The pharmacist grunted in surprise as she had not expected the reason. "I have heard about that before. But this is the first time I hear it from a patient. Well, oral sedatives are one of the ways, but it won't help too much."

"Ah, it won't?"

"Why don't you use something to spice things up?" suggested the pharmacist, lowering her voice. "We don't have them here. The shop opposite has them. There are some supplies for couples that you may find helpful. Maybe it can relieve your anxiety."

Alice pursed her lips and subconsciously looked toward the shop across the street.

She inhaled deeply.

"Thank you. How about you dispense me a small amount of sedatives, and I'll buy something over there," Alice proposed.

She thought that by employing both measures, there would be a higher chance of success.

"Well, okay," agreed the pharmacist. She passed her a box of medication. "There are six pills in it. Although they do relieve pain, they are not really effective. Don't abuse it."

"Thank you," said Alice after she paid for the pills. Then, she left the pharmacy.

She walked across the street and reached a small signboard. 'Sex Store' were written on the signboard.

Alice took a deep breath, put on the hood of her jacket, and entered the store.

As soon as she entered, she saw a man.

Immediately, she felt extremely embarrassed.

The man asked, "Hi, what can I help you?"

Alice's face turned red. She bit her lip and said, "Um, is there anything that can get women into the mood?"

"Sure!" said the man, smiling.

Alice didn't know if she was overthinking. She felt the man tended to give her sleazy looks.

She pursed her lips and stood rooted to the spot in a cautious manner.

The man handed her a box, saying, "Here, take one orally and you will feel amazing."

Alice felt a shiver down her spine. She was really going all out for Jensen.

She nodded before inquiring, "How much is it?"

"Ninety nine dollars."

"Why was it so expensive?" she thought to herself.

Nevertheless, Alice paid for it and turned to leave.

After she left the store, she walked back at a hurried and frantic pace.

She didn't stop until she was far away from the store. At that point, her back was covered with cold sweat. She was so afraid of being found out.

Buying the medicine had been an awkward and embarrassing experience.

Standing still, she took a few deep breaths. A tall figure walked toward her, and stood in front of her.

Alice trembled in fear.

"Aren't... aren't you working overtime?"

It turned out to be Jensen.

Jensen fixed his gaze on her. The emotions in his eyes were complicated. His heart was aching for her.

Just a few moments ago, Jensen was buying a couple of things before going to work. To his surprise, he had spotted Alice.

At that moment, Jensen couldn't believe that she had gone to a sex store.

He had watched her walking out in a hurry and with great caution.

It had finally dawned on him what Alice was up to.

After getting out of the car, Jensen had walked up to her. He had noticed the box she was carrying in her arms.

The words written on it hit him with great impact.

'Ecstasy and Pleasure'

Jensen took the box out of her arms.

Heat boiled into Alice's cheeks. "What are you doing?" she protested.

"What is this?" Standing under the streetlamp, Jensen inspected it carefully.

"Something of mine," Alice answered rapidly, feeling awkward.

Jensen examined the box again. After confirming what it really was, he looked at Alice with a complicated expression.

"There's no need for this between us," he said, his voice hoarse.

With that, Jensen glanced at the trash can next to him and stuffed the box into it.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Alice quickly tried to grab it.

Jensen grabbed her by the waist and pulled her into his arms. "Alice, I know that you are worried that I couldn't put up with it for too long. But I just can't let you take this. It's too harmful to your body. What's more it's from such a dodgy shop. It couldn't be of good quality."

"I've tried, but I just can't do it! If not, I wouldn't resort to this." Alice sounded bitter.

"It's okay," comforted Jensen, hugging her tightly. "I can wait."

Alice was still very upset. "You know, I mustered up my courage to go into the store to buy this thing. What you have thrown away is not merely drugs, it's my determination!"

"I know," Jensen said. "But I couldn't just let these drugs wreak havoc on your body because of me! That's an extremely selfish thing to do!"

"Jensen, you are so annoying," muttered Alice. However, the truth was, she was extremely moved. Warmth surrounded her heart.

Jensen lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Yeah, I am indeed annoying, but I just want to protect you."

"I hate you, I hate you so much. What should I do now that you've thrown it away? It's not easy for me to..."

Before Alice could finish her words, Jensen sealed her lips with his.

He kissed her deeply and passionately, like she was the most precious thing in the world.

Alice was lost for words. After a long time, she said, "You're so annoying. Don't you have to work?"

"I'll go after sending you home."

"It's okay," said Alice, pushing him away and taking a step back. "I'll walk home on my own."

He looked at her and said softly, "Silly girl, let me drive you home."

"Work is more important," insisted Alice as she shook her head. "I don't want you to be late."

Alice still had the sedatives with her. She wanted to try it out when she was back.

Fortunately, she had hidden the sedative in the front pocket of her hoodie.

At that moment, Jensen's phone rang.

He picked up the phone. "Hello."

"Sir, we've caught him," said the person on the other end of the line.