The little angel gave up!!
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We continued to the cafeteria and Max bought his sister drinks. After discussing about Angela’s condition further, we parted our ways. I didn’t have any duty at the paediatric oncology department for a month. When I came back after a month, I found some beds empty and some with new patients. Most of them had been discharged. But one of the children died. He had bone marrow cancer.
On my usual rounds, I found that Angela’s room was empty. I asked around and the nurse told me they had shift her to ICU.
Curious to know about her condition, I made my way to the intensive care unit. I found Droopy eyed Max and his mother waiting in front the place. As I made my way towards them, I saw a nurse coming out of the ICU. The news that she said was not a pleasant one cause I saw his shoulders dropping and his face changing. His mother had started to cry. I reached them. Max looked at me with his teary eyes.
I told them not to worry. I went in and inquired to the nurse on duty about her condition.
“Her condition is a bit critical doctor. The cancer has affected most organs. She may hold on for a few days at most.”
Everything has failed to save that little Angel. I went towards her bed. She was in a comatose stage. IV tubes surrounded her trying to hold her life anchored for as long as possible. Her body has given in to the disease. The only think that shows she was alive was her breathing. Her little chest was slowly rising and falling. Breathing itself seemed difficult for her. In all my time of service, this was the only time I have actually felt the need to cry.
I got out of ICU. I saw Max hugging his mother. They were weeping in silence. I went towards them trying to comfort them both. Max stood up and took me to a corner of the corridor,
“Doctor, please tell me how many more days she has.”
“I’m really sorry Max. If there was anything I could do, I would. But this is the last stage. The last I knew, she had started to react well to the treatment. This is unexpected.”
“Just please tell me how many more days….”
“I can’t say exactly. But I can say a couple more days. Maybe more days. We do not know for sure."
“Couple more….”
Saying this he suddenly burst into tears. I didn’t know what to do. I had the urge to hug him and I did so. I know it is really not called for. But Angela was more than just a patient to me. She actually reminded me of April when we were kids. Max wept like a kid on my shoulder. When his sobs subsided, he stood straight.
“I’m sorry. I should not have. Thanks for your help doctor.”
“Please, call me June. Angela was also like my sister. I’m really sorry that I couldn’t do anything more.”
“It’s not your fault June. If I had known earlier, I could have spend more time with her. This…. It’s too quick….”
His voice broke.
“I should better comfort mom. I should stay strong for her.”
He walked back to his mother. His movement was like that of a mindless corpse. I went back to my room. The emotions I have been keeping clouded inside me finally flowed out. I had lost the will to keep it in. I wept like a baby. Not caring for things or people around me.I stayed with them the next few days. Looking after the little angel. Helping Max and his mom with staying in the hospital. The doctor in me knew it was useless, but the human in me still had hope. Her condition got worse over the time.
Five days later, Angela died.
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Hi there,
I know you guys are sad. The little angel gave up. But let's think better. She had gone to a much better place.
Let's see what happens to her family. And more importantly, what happens to June.
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I know you are waiting for the next chapter...
Love,
Scarlett
- Writer
