Ch. 7
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I aimlessly walked down the aisles of the nearest Piggly Wiggly. I never knew there were so many varieties of women's needs. I read the labels carefully: super-absorbment, maxis, light days, heavy protection, wings..........What the hell? Was there even a difference?
I felt so embarrassed. No man should ever have to be in this department. I noticed two middle-aged women laughing under their breath. Finally, a sweet looking elderly lady came to my aid. "Do you need some help, sonny?" "Please ma'am."
"Are you shopping for your girlfriend?"
"No, my um....little sister," I lied.
"Oh, I see." She handed me a generic variety pack. "Here. This should handle everything for her.
"Thank you."
I glanced down at the product. 'A variety to guide you through your ups and downs'. Well, at least I could get out of here now; taking the 'varieties of womanhood' with me.
"BJ!" I hollered as I returned.
"Yes?" she called from the laudry room.
"I got your um...stuff."
She hurried towards me. "Thanks. Can you finish folding the laudry for me?"
"Sure. Where's your brother?"
"Asleep in the living room."
It was then that I heard Nick's loud snoring drowning out the tv. I entered to see Nick still decked out in his Ninja Turtle jammies; and Scooby Doo present on the tv screen. I turned on the tube and glanced down at droolboy. Oh, yeah, so mature he is.
I then made my way to the laudry area. This just made my day. First, periods and female shopping, now underwear and bras! I lifted the undergarment in my hand. Why did these things resemble earmuffs?
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