Chapter 60 AT THE HOSPITAL
ARYA’S POV
“Arya so sorry I didn’t know you were sick.” Dave apologized.
My eyes darted between Dave and Stella, wondering what he meant by ‘sick.’
“Ah yes, she's feeling… feverish?” Stella chipped in and she raised her eyebrows and I immediately got the message.
I nodded sheepishly with a quick smile.
“So sorry dear. Let me take you girls to the hospital.” Dave said as he turned to Stella.
“I forgot my keys in the room. Let me quickly go and get it.” Dave replied then he excused us.
“You told him??” I pulled Stella to my side and asked her.
“Why would I? I just said you were feeling sick, that's all. He doesn't know or do you want him to?” Stella asked.
“Tell him and I'll also tell him how you are screwing your boss and his brother.” I replied as Stella frowned.
“Are you threatening me? Is something wrong with you?” She asked me as she was visibly angry.
“I'm just pulling your legs, calm down.” I teased her as I patted her shoulder.
“Don't try this next time. It's not funny. You know that I also know your secrets as well, don't try me otherwise I'll walk up to your parents and tell them everything.
“I've heard you. I'm sorry.” Stella was one who could joke when needed but also she was someone who disliked being threatened.
“Sorry I took so long. Let's go.” Dave interrupted their discussions. They headed for the door then to the gate.
Stella sat in the front seat with her boyfriend while Arya sat behind.
We chit chatted a bit in the car, sharing some moments with Dave.
Dave got a call as he informed us that he would be going as soon as he dropped us.
He handed us some bills for our transport fare when going back.
“Get well soon, Arya. Babe, take care of yourselves.” Dave said as we bid him bye and he drove off.
We entered the hospital and waited for our time to be called.
As we were booking for when to have a date for the abortion, we ran into ‘the doctor.’
“Hey.” He greeted us. Stella did not seem to recognize him except that he was a doctor from his tag and labcoat with other accessories.
I tucked at Stella, and she immediately understood it.
“What are you doing here? Is your friend sick?” The doctor asked me as he waved at Stella.
“No it's not her. It's me.” I replied quietly.
“Oh, what's wrong? Come see me in my office.” The doctor said as I nodded.
He understood that I didn't want to talk about it there.
“I'll be waiting for you.” He replied then he left to a different direction.
Thanks to meeting him earlier on, we didn't have to queue up to see him.
“Let's go babe.” I nudged at Stella but she didn't want to.
“It's best you go in alone.” She said and I understood her reasons for doing that.
She must have felt that the doctor would want to discuss personal things with me and even though she knew everything, she didn't want to be there presently.
I got into the office after knocking and was asked to come in.
“My girl.” The doctor said after I was in the office with the door closed behind me.
I felt nervous and shy at the same time.
“Hello sir.” I greeted politely, ignoring what he said earlier.
“How’s mummy and daddy?” He asked me while flipping through some documents.
“They are doing fine sir.” I replied.
“What brings you to the hospital? You said you weren't feeling too well.” The doctor asked me.
“Yes doctor. I— I want to have an evacuation.” I replied, not wanting to use direct terms as I was still feeling bad for my actions.
“Of what?” He asked, pretending not to understand what I was saying.
“The baby?” He asked again just as I was about to respond.
“Y— yes sir.” I replied.
“I thought you wanted to keep it. Did the father deny the pregnancy? Is he aware of this?” The doctor asked.
I didn't want to reply because his questions were too personal and annoying but being a nurse, I knew that it was just part of his job that he was simply doing.
“I don't want the child. Please I want to terminate the pregnancy.” I replied, hoping that he would understand and let me do it without asking much questions.
“It's fine. I hope you know the consequences of what you are about to do. Terminating a two month old foetus can—” The doctor started but my ikpatice didn't let him finish his statement.
“Can be life threatening. I know that doctor.” I concluded what he wanted to say.
“You still want to go ahead with it? Are your parents aware? I can't do this Arya. It's too risky.” The doctor said sincerely.
“It will be more risky for me if I don't remove this child. Please doctor.” I pleaded with him.
“Hmmm. It's alright. You're an adult to make decisions for yourself.” He finally replied.
“Thank you doctor.” I said, showing my appreciation that he had finally accepted to do it.
“Have you spoke to the nurses about it?” He asked me then I shook my head.
“Okay. We need to grow you cleaned up and anaesthesized first before having the abortion. I won't lie to you Arya, it's going to be very painful.” He reminded me.
“I'll go through it doctor.” I said firmly, not changing my reply or going back on my words.
“Okay. In that case let's proceed with it. I'll need you to sign some documents before we begin.” The doctor said as he handed me the document in his hand.
“Sign here and here below.” He showed me as he handed me a pen.
“Such a beautiful girl. If only I could make you mine.” The doctor said as he caressed my hand while giving me the pen.
“Please stop.” I said to him.
“You need someone to go through this with. Too bad the father turned down this child. Sis he threaten to break up with you if you don't do it?” The doctor probed further with his annoying questions.
My expression was sour as I didn't reply him.
“You can wait for me outside. You will be called in exactly twenty minutes time.” He said.
“Thank you so much doctor.” He said as I walked out of the office.
I went to meet Stella as she was scrolling through her phone.
“Hey babe. How did it go?” She asked me.
“It went fine. I'll be taken by the nurses in twenty minutes time.” I told her.
“That's good.” She replied with a nod as she patted me in my back.
“I'm scared.” I said, with my voice trembling.
“I'm with you. You have nothing to worry about.” She comforted me as she held my hands in hers.
“What if I die in there?” I asked as tears began to form in my eyes.
“Shhhh… you won't die.” Stella said to me as she put her finger on my mouth.
I felt comforted but deep inside, I was scared and worried.