The Story of My Life – Episode 14

We looked into each other’s eyes as I held her hand, neither of us blinking. Was there a connection or was it just my mind? Just then, Sheila barged into my ward, interrupting the whole vibe.“You must be Sheila.” Dr. Amina asked, turning to see the person who had walked in.
“Yes, yes Doctor, how is he? Sheila asked.
“Well, as you can see, he is improving. Let me allow you two talk. Miss Sheila, Please try and see me before you leave.” She said and left.
Even though Sheila was right beside me, I kept looking at my new found Doctor crush. Her legs were so lovely. Sheila even noticed and asked if I knew the doctor from somewhere.
I ignored the question and pretended I hadn’t heard what she said. I told her everything that had happened and how I ended up here. She really felt sorry for me. Strangely enough, I didn’t like that Sheila was here. I wanted the doctor around instead of her. At least, the doctor had managed to help me get over Sheila in just this short while.
Now I know the reason behind the adage that says “there is a reason behind everything.” If it weren’t for the mob beating, I wouldn’t have ended up in this hospital in the first place. I would still be fighting with Roland over my sister. A battle that had already been lost.
I know you are probably thinking that I am confused. Well it’s true, I am. But I still desperately need to get over my own sister and that’s exactly what this Doctor’s doing for me.
The day went so fast. I was spending the night at the hospital. Sheila was still around, taking care of me. My father on the other hand, didn’t know about my situation. Well, that was my idea. I didn’t want him to know before he opens his mouth and tells that Roland.
If he did, Roland will surely use this against me some day, I was so sure about that. As soon as Sheila left my ward to visit the ladies, my Doctor came in. She was looking corporate now. She had taken off her overall. Now I could see her curvy body very very well.
She came close to my bed as asked for Sheila’s whereabouts.
“She just stepped out for a moment.” I answered.
“Oh ok. Anyway, how are you doing?” She asked.
“Very well Doc, thanks to you.” I said.
“No thanks, I’m just doing my job. Anyway, tell your sister I was here.” She said and headed towards the exit of my ward.
Really? She came all the way to my ward just for my sister? No, I couldn’t believe this. If Moses would not go to the mountain, the mountain will surely find legs and come to Moses today. I won’t let this slip out of my hand. I needed to make a move.
I quickly called her back “Erm Doctor, can you please come for a second” I said.
She walked back towards my bed and stood right across me. And then the “Jon” thing happened to me again. I did not know what to say. I was just mute, like my lips had been sealed with glue. I didn’t know what to say or tell her.
Now, when the silence became very awkward and uneasy, she couldn’t bear it anymore . She had to ask “Erm Ben, is there any problem. Do you need something?” She asked.
“Yes, sorry, can you get me a glass of water. Please?” I asked.
Seriously, was that the question that came out of my mouth? A glass of water from a doctor?  I must be insane.  Meanwhile, the glass of water was right beside my bed. It was so close, I could easily reach it with just a stretch of my hand.
“Ben, are you feeling some pains? She asked because she found it strange that I couldn’t just reach out and get the glass of water myself.
That was the moment Sheila came in again. This time around, I was glad she showed up. She actually saved me from embarrassing myself.
“Oh Doctor, you are here.” She said.
“Yeah, I was even looking for you, is it ok if we talk here?” Said Doctor Amina.
“Yeah, sure.” Sheila answered.
“Hmmmn, you really don’t recognize me Sheila?”  The Doctor asked.
You can imagine the look on my face when she asked her that question. “Hold on, what’s going here? Do they know each other or what?” I wondered to myself.
“Not really. But I must say, you really look familiar.” Sheila said.
“Well, it’s understandable. We only met once, not even physically but on social media. I happened to check you out on facebook so I know your face pretty well.” Dr. Amina said.
Hmmmn, this sounds interesting. I relaxed in my bed, prepared to listen and watch what was going on.
“So, you’re my friend on Facebook?” Sheila asked.
“Oh, naa am not. Are you still going out with Roland?” She asked.
Roland’s name popped up here too?! Geez! this guy is everywhere.
“Yeah, how do you know him?” Sheila asked.
“Well, I remember sometime ago, he used me as his profile picture on whatsapp. Somehow you managed to trace my number and confronted me bitterly, warning me to stay away from your man.” Doc Amina said.
Oh Damn! I felt completely sick again. Could it be that Dr. Amina had something intimate with Roland too??? My heart broke all over again. This was too much for me.

watch out for episode 15