30/09/2026
Jewel explained what had been happening.
She talked about the smell, the perfume, the clothes, and how people seemed to be avoiding her.
The doctor listened without making her feel uncomfortable.
“Body odour can have different causes,” she explained. “Sweat itself may not have much smell, but bacteria on the skin can break it down. Clothes can also hold odour. Sometimes, persistent changes need medical attention.”
The doctor asked about Jewel’s routine and examined her. She explained how to wash and dry the area gently, change out of sweaty clothes, and use a suitable deodorant if her skin tolerated it.
Jewel asked, do you know any natural medicine I can use to help myself?
I don't think there's anything as such.
“So what should I do?”
“Follow the routine we discussed. Avoid harsh scrubbing and don’t mix random products. If the odour continues or you notice other symptoms, come back so we can check further.”
Jewel left the clinic with a plan.
There was no miracle cure.
But she finally had something better than guessing.
Over the next few days, she followed the advice. She changed out of sweaty clothes, made sure her laundry dried completely, and stopped trying different remedies from social media.
The smell became less noticeable.
She began to relax.
Then, one Friday afternoon, she entered the office and heard two colleagues talking near the printer.
One of them said, “I think it’s better now.”
The other replied, “I’m not sure. Let’s wait.”
Jewel froze.
They were talking about her.
She walked away before they noticed her.
That evening, she received a message from an old friend.
It read:
“Jewel, please. I need to ask you something personal.”
To be continued…
