IN FRANCISTOWN
(AT THE CLINIC)
Royalty's POV
Dr: "So you said you have no one?"
Me: "yes doctor".
Today, it's day 5 still in the hospital. I still can not see, but today, I can see blur visions. Like nothing is not clear at all. The doctor said I'll see but not clearly like before.
Dr: "What about your parents?"
Me: "they are both dead, and I don't know my other family relatives. Can we not talk about all that please".
Dr: "If you can't afford to buy the specs, then you will need someone to take you home, you know, so that's why I'm asling."
Me: "You are sure there is nothing you can do now."
Dr: "No, dear. It seems like it's one of your pregnancy complications. The pregnancy is the cause of this blindness, so until you give birth, I can't do anything."
Me: "Well then, that means I'll just go out there and die because I have no money for the glasses, and I have no one."
Dr: "And I think I have bad news for you."
Me: "Here we go again. With me, bad things will never end. Can't you just keep this one to yourself? I mean, you are my doctor. "
Dr: "Well, I can't because it's the reason why I told you to bring P1350. It's for me to buy the medication that's not available at my surgery and some things I'll need for the operation. "
Me: "What do you mean by operation.?"
Dr: "You are not carrying twins in there, but quadriplets now the pro.....".
Me: "Dr, what did you just say? I'm carrying 4 babies to be specific. "
I said with a big smile on my face. What kind of a blessing is this one. I mean, I'm happy that I'm having fm4 kids because I won't raise them alone. I'll get help from the government. They will build a house with 5 bedrooms and put all the furniture and they will be getting monthly allowance so I won't have to worry about anything.
Dr: "Yes, but unfortunately, you can't keep the other one."
Me: "What! Why Dr?"
Dr: "because this one was conceived out of the womb and that's why ypu are sick and the cramps you always feel are because of that and as the baby grows it will get worse everyday leading to your death. That's why I have to operate you and take that one baby out as soon as possible. "
I just looked at him without saying anything. Why is everything going wrong. I thought everything happened for a reason, but this, what is happening to me, I doubt there is a reason behind it.
Dr: "Please just try to accept this, I'll be taking you to my surgery for the operation. This is a clinic, so please, I'll be back in 20 minutes. That's when I'm knocking off. "
I didn't say anything. All I could do was just cry silently. I felt his footsteps fading away, and it was just quite again. I bust into a cry even though I didn't make noise, but I made a sound because crying quietly was so painful. I cried until I fell asleep, only to be waken up by Dr. saying we were leaving.
Dr: "Do you mind?"
I just kept quiet because I don't know what he is talking about since I can't see.
Dr: "ooh sorry I forgot you can't see me clearly. I'm saying, do you mind if I carry you to put you on the wheelchair?".
Me: "aah, no, I mean, it's ok."
He was carrying me and put me on the wheelchair. He gave me my handbag, and he wheeled me out of the clinic, I assume. As we approached the exit door, I could feel the coldness. it was a bit chilly.
It looks like it's going to rain. The breeze is hitting my skin like we are right by the ocean.
Me: "it's a bit chilly."
I said after I felt a little bit cold.
Dr: "Don't worry, we are almost at the ambulance, and it's not cold in there."
Me: "we are going with an ambulance? "
Dr: "Yes, any problem?"
I started hearing the sound of the ambulance siren playing in my head. All the visions of that day started playing like it's happening all over again.This book belongs to Nothando Makachie, aka Lady Crown. If you see someone claiming it, please contact me at +26776927399. Thank you.
"Doctor, your patient seems to be having difficulty in breathing".
"Ooooh, this! Get me the emergency oxygen mask in the ambulance quickly, please!"
"Hey, hey, look at me. I want you to listen to me."
All I could hear were a lot of voices. Mixed with the ambulance siren. I'm trying to focus on the voices, but the ambulance is overtaking everything.
Doctor Sid
I've treated a lot of patients in my life, the operations, and all, but this one, this one I'm scared because there are more complications. I'm scared of the unknown, I'm scared of the'what ifs'. They say I'm the best in Botswana, and they wanted me to work at a big hospital in Gaberone, but I refused.
I'd rather save the lives of those who are poor than those who can afford to go abroad and get treated. Which is why I opened my own surgery. The government does help me with some medicines and all, but mostly I use my money, and right now, I don't have money because I had to send 4 children to university out of my own will. This is why I asked Royalty to bring P1350 so that I'll put the little I have and be able to get all the things that I need for her operation.
I don't know why, but I have a feeling that she struggled to get this money, and I'll ask her when she is better. Right now, my only concern is her life. The nurse brought the oxygen mask, and I put it on her face.
Me: "Get me my emergency bag in my car. You put her on the bed in the ambulance, I'll get...oooh shit , the oxygen is taking too long to work, and she is hyperventilating. "
Nurse: "I'll get the irons ready."
Me: "Royalty, hey, listen to me. Follow my voice and find me. I'm right here. Don't listen to anything else other than my voice. "
Nurse 1: "it's working. Doctor, look at her heart rate."
Me: "Ok, now I want you to talk to me. Slowly don't rush. Can you hear me?".
Royalty: "Yes, please don't tell me we are in an ambulance."
Nurse: "Unfortunately ye...".
Me: "we are not in an ambulance, my dear. This is my car , I just put some important things into emergency, that's all."
I said, looking at these nurses, talking to them using my eyes. At least we are here.
Me: "Let's remove the mask and see if you can be able to breathe normally. Is Ypu good?".
I asked her as soon as I removed the mask, and she said nothing. Instead, she just held my hand, and that was enough answer, especially when I saw her chest moving up too much.
Me: "ok, that means you will have to breathe through the oxygen mask for now."
I put it back and went to the nurses.
Me: "I ordered...".
Nurse: "it's here, Dr.
Me: "ok, go and set everything in the theatre, I'll be there in 5 ready for the operation."
Both: "yes doctor".
I went to my mini office and changed then in less than 5 minutes. I went to the theatre and everything was ready, even the patient was here.This book belongs to Nothando Makachie, aka Lady Crown. If you see someone claiming it, please contact me at +26776927399. Thank you.
Me: "ok dear, I want you to open your mouth and take this pill. It will help you not to feel the pain as I cut you. Here, open up."
She opened her mouth, and I put the pill in her mouth and helped her drink water. I k ow the pill will wash away soon, so I have to give her an injection.
Me: "Why are you keeping your eyes closed?"
Royalty: "Because there is no use opening them since I can't see."
Me: (praying silently) "God, I'm o ly using my hands, but whatever I'm about to do will be successful because you will be in charge, amen."
A Week Later
Royalty's POV
I opened my eyes, and still I can't see, it's just blurred. i can't see anything at all.
Me: "A little help."
I said, hoping someone could hear me because I could feel that I'm alone in here. I hear some footsteps approaching my way, and I just hope it's someone who can help me.
"Thank God you are awake, I was starting to think maybe I made a mistake."
Me: "What, so there is a possibility of you making a mistake after you cut my stomach open?"
Dr.: "Yes, I'm a human after all. God is the one helping me in whatever I do, which is why I'm not scared to do it. Here, I have examined your eyes, and their specs will help you to see clearly for now."
Me: "So that means if I lose them, I'm doomed?"
I asked, wearing the specs, and now I can see everything clearly.
Dr.: "yes, just be careful with them, ok? Have some water. Do you feel any pains, any headache, any....."
Me: "i dont feel any pain other than where you vut my stomach. how much did these cost?"
Dr: "P1599, but these ones were mine. I'll give you something for the pain. I'm going to discharge you tomorrow after I make sure that you are ok. "
Me: "Dr, I'm not a fool, I can see that these are new specs, I'll get your money and bring it. Why can't you discharge me today? I'm fine. "
Dr: "Tell me, where did you get the money i asked you to bring?"
Me: "Well, I kind of sold my phone."
Dr: "Then what are you going to sell this time? Don't get me wrong, I'm not insulting you, my dear. Just let this go. I gave you the spectacles on my own will because I wanted to, so please focus on these three people you are carrying. Only worry about them and nothing else."
Me: "Thank you if it was possible, I was gonna give you one of my kids, but I can't do that now, can I?"
We laughed together as he took a glass of water and gave it to me.
Dr: "Trust me, you will pay me with something special one of these days. Please don't eat to be full , until your wound isn't completely closed and healed. "
Me: "noted, thank you once again."
I drank my water and...
To be continued....
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