THE HOSPITAL
1238 Words
Ashley Abbott
This is me waiting to hear from the doctor after rushing my mom down here to the hospital after she collapse, when my brother forcefully took away her money from her.
God, please don't let her die. Now she's all I've got for now as a family for me"I couldn't control the tears on my face.
Why are you crying? She just had an attack from what happened to her. She will be fine" my conscience encouraging me.
Ohh doctor, how is she, now? What happened to her? is she still alive? I blocked the doctor and bombard him with questions as he came out of her ward.
Miss Ashley, calm down, your mother is alive. He said, placing his hand on my shoulder.
Thank you, Jesus, for doing this for me.
Can I see her now?
No you have to see me in my office first. Please follow me.
Okay I Will" I said as I followed and was eager to hear what he wanted to say.
Finally, we got to his office.
Have your seat" he said, pointing his hand to the chair beside me.
Thank you doctor", I sat down.
Thank You for bringing your mom in earlier. If not she wouldn't have made it" he said and continue, the medications you've been giving her has really helped her but at this point, she has to undergo a kidney transplant.
Transplant!! I cut in.
Calm down, miss Ashley. I will explain to you.
So far the drug has sustained her to this stage and it's time we do the needful to save her life.
I was so restless with what the doctor just said to me.
So Doctor, how much is the cost?" wiping away my tears.
You have to get the sum of 50000 dollars as fast as you can. I see that you're not a lazy girl I'll encourage you to get half of the payment as a payment before the next three months" he handed over the estimation for me.
Ohh, thank you doctor, I will try my best to look for 25000 dollars in three months.
Okay, but please make sure she eats healthily and follow the prescription of the new drugs you will get at the pharmacy that she will be taking for the next three months before the surgery.
Okay sir I will thank you so much, doctor. I really appreciate your kind gesture towards me.
Don't mention Miss Ashley.
Can I see her now?
Yes you can. He said as I leave his office.
Entering her ward and seeing her on a sick bed breaks me down, not even now that I'm jobless. Where will I get the money from?
Ashley why is your face like this? She asked trying to get up.
Mum don't hurt yourself please rest your back. I rushed to her and laid her back.
I looked at her and quickly hold back my tears.
She knows everything about me and understand my facial attitude.
Mom how are you feeling now hope you're feeling better?
Yes but what's wrong with you?
Nothing mum the doctor just said we need to prepare for the transplant before it's too late.
Where are we going to get that money from? She asked with tears on her face.
Mom please stop crying I will get the money just promise me you'll be fine.
Ashley I'm sorry for causing you this I just wish I could be on my feet and assist you as well"she said with tears on her face.
Mom this wouldn't work at the moment you have to be strong you know you're all that I have now please stop crying. I told you I will get the money and pay for the transplant" I assured her.
Okay I promise to be strong for you my daughter thank you for all you have been doing for me" she said she put on a smile one her face.
Yes I've been expecting that smile, that smile keeps me moving so Let me get you something to eat" I left the wall to canteen around the hospital.
But Ashley you're jobless how will you get to pay for the transplant how?
I will always have my way one thing I know is that my mom won't die.
I quickly get to the canteen to gets her food and returned back to the hospital.
Mum this is the food sit up and eat"I helped in assisting her.
Thank you Ashley" she said.
I make sure I feed her to some extent and give it her to finish up.
Mom I will leave Now to get my job done just eat up your food and laid back the doctor said you can be discharged Tomorrow morning but I will come here to sleep with you and we go home tomorrow.
Okay my dear please be safe"she said as she holds back my hand.
Okay mum I Will I love you Mum. I kissed her forehead and left the ward.
Yes I need to leave and go for job haunting as a jobless person I am.
I think I saw a job vacancy around the canteen where I got food for my mum. because my documents has always been in my bag so it's an opportunity for me to go job anytime
I went there to check the notice outside I enter the compound then I noticed it's a hotel.
I went straight to the receptionist.
Good morning ma'am" I greeted her.
Good morning how many I help you? She replied.
Yes ma'am. I saw a vacancy outside and I'm willing to apply for the cleaning department ma'am.
Ohh okay you may bring your document"she said collecting the documents from me.
Thank you ma'am"
Please follow me so you can be interviewed "she instructed leading me to an office.
I was so happy and eager following her.
We went into an office where a man was the one sitting to interview me.
Ohh this is the person you can have your seat" said the man as the lady went back to her post.
Good morning Sir"I greeted him but he kept looking at me lustfully and I became nervous and uncomfortable.
This is a wrong place for you Ashley
I know before you tell me.
So the cleaning department is filled up already the workers we need now is any lady that can dance to impress our male customers when they come to enjoy themselves at night just to dance that's all" he said.
Dance at night sir do you mean you need a stripper?
Yes you got it right"you're such an intelligent lady.
I was so shocked and embarrassed.
Do you think I'm that kind of person that can do that I'm sorry I'm not interested" I stood and walk to the door.
And the pay is attractive you might consider it" he said a smile on his face.
I get furious more and turned to him.
Go to hell with your money b***h "I said and walked out of the office.
I got to the receptionist and collected my documents from the girl with anger all over my face.
What happened ma'am why are you angry is it because if the Job
that will pay 5000 dollar par week? The receptionist asked looking surprised.
I stood still in awe and in shock.
5000 dollar in a week?
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