Chapter 13 - Medical attention part 1
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Mark has been curious for my health all day and trying to get me to see a doctor.
“Kiara you have to go to the doctors today, we need to make sure you are okay.” Mark said.
I was in my bed holding my sides and hurting.
“I will after the pain passes.” I told Mark.
“It is better now than later Kiara, we can walk with you.” Mark said.
“I will go soon. I will go alone.” I told Mark.
“Okay well if you feel unwell, go to someone’s door for an ambulance.” Mark said.
I nodded my head although I disagreed to get him to leave. When I saw him shut my door I threw my hair into a bun and climbed out of my window. I don’t want them to follow me so I take off quickly while wearing black sweat pants and a baggy black long sleeved shirt. I walked through town in the cold. The weather was quite chill this afternoon. I reached the doctors and there wasn’t a queue. They were closing soon.
“Can I please see a doctor? I am experiencing a lot of pain.” I asked.
“Oh you poor darling, did you walk her in this weather?” Asked the nurse.
Okay I better continue the conversation.
“Yes I did, I really need to see a doctor.” I told her.
She looked me up and down.
“Oh darling where are your shoes?” she asked me.
“I forgot them, please can I see a doctor?” I asked.
Another nurse approached.
“Can I help you?” She asked.
“Yes please I need to see a doctor I am in a lot of pain. I asked this nurse but she is only asking about my feet and if I walked.” I answered.
“I am so sorry for that. Let me see who is available to help you.” She responded.
I wait for a bit.
“Okay Dr Wilson can see you. But first can I have your name?” Asked the nurse.
“Kiara.” I replied.
“Your last name?” Asked the nurse.
I know I couldn’t use my real last name so I made one up.
“Simons.” I said.
“Okay Kiara Simons, How old are you?” She asked.
“14.” I replied.
“And your date of birth?”
Considering the year is 2016, that would mean I was born in 2001. Because I am turning 15 soon.
“01/05/2001 my birthday is coming up.” I replied.
“Okay Kiara, take a seat and fill this out. You will be seen soon.” The nurse said.
I sat down and started filling it out. I couldn’t do my insurance part or address, so I made up some stuff. And I also didn’t have a phone number so I added lost phone to the form. The doctor called me in so I brought the form in with me.
“What seems to be the problem this afternoon?” The doctor asked.
“I have been having pain in my stomach.” I told the doctor.
“One moment.” The doctor said.
He walked out and came back in with a female nurse.
“Kiara, I bought this nurse in because I need to check your stomach and I need to have a witness for safety protocol so no one can make false claims. It isn’t just you, it is with every patient needing to life their shirts. I hope you understand. I would like to proceed now, can you please sit on the bed and lift your shirt?” the doctor asked.
I was hesitant but I ended up obliging. The doctor and the nurse kept exchanging glances. They saw the cuts and bruising on my stomach and sides.
“Doctor, come here a second.” The nurse said.
They whispered and I couldn’t hear. She then proceeded to the computer and entered a few things.
“Kiara, can you take the whole shirt off and your pants, stay in your underwear and bra for a bit. We need to see the extent of the injuries.” The doctor said.
“I am uncomfortable with that.” I replied.
“How about if I look the other way and the nurse looks at it?” The doctor asked.
I hesitated but nodded.
“Okay Kiara, can you undress for me?” The nurse asked as the doctor faced the wall.
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