THE RIGHT KIND OF WRONG

NOT PREGNANT

Are you sure you are okay miss. The doctor said startled by her sudden outburst.

Who are you? Evelyn asked him visibly shaken.

Am a doctor! He was surprised by her behavior.

But...I ...how did you get here. I left you in the waiting room. She explained.

The doctor exhaled. Am doctor Thomas, you may have encountered my twin brother, he left here about an hour ago. He then muttered, looks like he hasn't left the hospital.

Evelyn breathed in and out. She felt embarrassed, she hated herself for behaving the way she did. Now she must look like a fool in the doctors eyes.

She cleared her throat and said. Am sorry about that, I guess am feeling really nervous today.

It's okay. I guess I would have reacted the way you did if I were in your shoes. He paused then continued, you must have taken a very good look at my brother before you came in.

Something like that. He kept me company...I mean we kept each other company. She said.

Sorry to ask but did he seem sad or annoyed....if you noticed anything strange about him? The doctor asked her.

He was feeling down. But his all better now. She said.

Did you talk to him ? He asked her, sorry for bothering you, am just worried. He added.

I understand, we did chat. You must have diagnosed him, he told me everything. She said.

Are you saying he told you about his illness?

Yeah! He really needed someone to confide in. She said.

Thomas exhaled. I can't believe this, he was actually fine when he last came here for a checkup. I did warn him to change his lifestyle, we are identical but two completely different human beings. He sighed.

Evelyn watched him as he spoke. After all the brothers had something in common. The ability to confide or lament to a stranger.

Realizing himself Thomas adjusted himself on his seat and said; back to why you are here. Your file says, you want to run a test to know if you are pregnant but refuses to run a urine test!

How do people differentiate you from him. I mean, you both look the same. Same hair style, same features, same voice. Am still very stunned. She said.

Mrs., let's get back to why we are here, patient and doctor. He said to her with a serious face.

Okay. Am sorry, since you can do it and I can't. She said sarcastically.

Not minding her tone and behavior he said; I will take your urine first....

No..no...she cut him short. I don't want a urine test.

The nurses already told me you rejected it but if you don't want to come back here two to four days from today, I advise you to allow us go on with the test. It will only take a few minutes. He concluded.

Was it her, because the doctor was acting unfriendly to her, as if she did something to anger him.

I beg your pardon! Evelyn said without thinking.

He shouldn't have spoken to her like that. But he was angry that his brother spoke to a stranger instead of him. Even when he had begged him to stay and talk to him, he was even ready to call it a day for his sake but he went on and blabbered to a stranger. It wasn't her fault though, Tom was a grown man and he knew what was best for himself.

Am very sorry. The doctor apologized sincerely. He exhaled then continued. I was just angry he talked to you and didn't talk to me instead.

I want to say I understand you but I don't. Since both the nurses and now you want me to do the urine test, then so be it. I don't want to stress myself over this. She said.

Thomas apologized again and called a nurse through a telephone on his desk. She came into the office two minutes after and accompanied Evelyn out. Evelyn returned back to the office alone ten minutes later.

So now what happens? She asked the doctor.

We wait, she will bring in the result when it's ready. He answered her.

It's just a strip test, I don't think it takes long. She said.

It's not a strip test. It's a bit complicated, to put it short, we are using a machine to test for pregnancy hormones and other stuffs you won't understand. He explained.

I would have loved it if you told me what my brother said to you. He said.

I can't am sorry. If he didn't want to talk to you, I don't think I should either. She said.

I understand!

I would like to ask you something if you don't mind. She said.

If it's medically related then yes. He said, he was still annoyed that she refused to disclose what Tom must have told her.

This man must have quite a temper. She thought.

For example if you suspect your partner is cheating would you want to have a child with her? She asked him.

Thomas wanted to laugh but held it in. This was certainly about her, so this was why she wanted to be sure she was pregnant.

The door creaked open and a nurse stepped in. Gave the doctor some papers and walked out. He scanned through them, taking his time before placing them on the desk and looking up to her.

I wouldn't want to have a child with a cheating partner but if we already have a child or is pregnant. I will definitely take responsibility if and only if am the father. He said to her who was now wondering if the papers where her test result.

So you are saying, you would want her to keep the baby. What if you are the only one that knows you are pregnant....I...she is pregnant. She stuttered.

Thomas chuckled, he was definitely enjoying this.

Looks like am making this too obvious. She said then paused before continuing, are there any pregnancy prevention plans I can take? She asked. She has already made up her mind to abort the pregnancy if it turns out that she is pregnant. She never wanted to go for this but since Marcus is bent on not pulling out, she was going to protect herself. He may be cheating....

There are a few....

I want something that can last for years. Am easily forgetful and I don't like the use of condoms. She cut him short.

Okay...a copper IUD will do the work then. It last for eleven years. He said.

How does it work?

It's a tube inserted into the uterus. You won't even notice it there. He explained.

She wasn't sure if she wanted something of sort inside her but she wasn't going to have a child at least not now that she wasn't sure about Marcus.

Okay. When can I come to get it done? She asked him.

Mon...

Least I forget, can the abortion be carried out tomorrow as I don't have much time today or you don't carry out abortions. She cut him short.

Thomas stared into her eyes. He saw confusion in them, he pitied her. Her partner was probably cheating on her.

Your test result came out negative, he began. You are not pregnant and on Monday is fine. He said and stood up. We are done here.