💫THE GIFTED TWINS 💫
Episode 5
I wore my jeans and a yellow top. I tied my hair into a bun and finished the dressing with a pair of yellow flats.
We are going to the hospital for the test. Mom called the doctor and he approved the appointment. With each passing minute, I’m regretting the fact that I had to say yes to this. Tears rolled down my cheeks, what if I die in
the process? All these and many more ran through my head.
I was really scared but what could I do? I’ve already given my word. I walked down the stairs to the living room. I saw mom and dad waiting for me. She stretched her hand but I ignored it and walked to dad, he smiled and I returned it.
We walked to the car and I seated at the back. Mom sat in front and dad took the steering wheel. We drove for about thirty minutes before arriving at the hospital, I was feeling tensed. Dad took my hands and we walked inside.
“You don’t have to do this if you don’t wanna Nira ”
“No dad. I’ll do it. I’m fine”
We seated at the waiting room until it was finally our turn to see the doctor, we were led to his office.
“Here she is doc” mom said. She sounded like she was about to sell me out.
“Ok. let’s conduct the test” he said
“Don’t worry you’ll be fine” dad whispered in my ears.
I nodded yes.
They took me to a room for the test. About ten minutes later, we were done.
“So…?” mom asked immediately she saw him
“She’s a perfect match”
“Thank goodness” mom sighed heavily.
“We’ll schedule a day for the Operation”
“Thanks doc”
“Can we please see Nina?”
“Of course.” He gestured to one of the nurses “take them to the patient in room 24”
“Ok sir. This way please” she said and we followed.
Soon later, we were in front of the room. the nurse opened the door and we stepped inside.
“Mommy” Nina called immediately she saw us. mom almost threw herself on her.
“My baby”
“I won’t die right mom?” I saw the tears trickle down, her voice sounded dull and very tiny.
“You won’t baby, mommy and daddy are here for you” mom was crying too.
“I’m really scared”
“shh… I won’t let anything happen to you”
Dad knelt down in front of her and took her hands, she was on drip.
“Very soon we’ll leave this place and go home okay”
She smiled “yes daddy”
“Nira”
I looked at her, hatred filled my entire soul.
“Thank you for agreeing to be my donor. I knew you won’t leave me”
“I’m not doing it for you but for my peace of mind”
“We’re twins, we stick together, when one person is hurt, the other feels the pain as well. thank you”
she took my hands
“I love you”
I gave a fake smile.
“listen Nina, love is the last thing I wanna hear right now.
There is no love. it doesn’t exist.”
I pulled my hands from hers and walked outside.
I have finally figured it out. I came to this world to give not receive. words like LOVE, are far from me.
Few minutes later, mom and dad came outside. mom couldn’t stop crying. I knew if it were me, she wouldn’t be bothered.
Dad kept on consoling her.
The doctor came outside, dad completed the formalities and paid the Bills. The doctor scheduled the operation in three days time. Do in three days, one of my kidney would be gone.
We drove home. I refused talking to mom, I just walked to my room, showered and jumped on my bed.
I couldn’t even eat lunch, dad kept bringing my food downstairs. I later spoke to aunt Emelia on the phone, she promised to be there on the scheduled day of the operation.
I have no choice. I’ll have to lend my kidney. why? well because SHE’S MY TWIN but no strings attached…
(THREE DAYS LATER)
Today is finally the day, the day after my decision, the day after my test, the day I would finally loose one of my kidney to my twin, the day of life and death 50:50
I woke up from my bed. I was still trembling. I had a lot of fear buried deep inside me. I was acting all tough yesterday but now, I’m really scared. I stood up and walked to the
bathroom. I took my shower and wore my clothes, a floral yellow gown and white flats.
I walked down to the living room immediately I finished dressing. I didn’t have breakfast nor had water to drink, not because I wanted to but because the doctor said so and I
wouldn’t want to disagree cos I don’t want to die.
Mom and dad were all seated waiting for me. My aunt rushed down to Miami yesterday because it was very urgent. Seeing her here with dad almost made me shed a tear. They’re my only family.
Mom looked at me and I gave her a scornful look. She have lost all right to be called my mom.
“Nira are you sure about this?” dad asked kneeling in front of me. I could see the hurt in his eyes.
I nodded yes
“Yes dad. Let’s save mommy’s precious daughter”mom glanced at my direction but I really didn’t care “Nina doesn’t deserve to die like this” I lied. I wish she was dead.
“You’re a brave little girl my darling” he k!ssed my forehead
“Hey” aunt called “we love you okay” she sniffed
“Come on aunt, big girls don’t cry remember?” she shook her head as the tears fell.
I wanted to cry too. so bad.
“I know”
“Come on let’s go.” I said and they stood up. We walked to the garage, I seated at the back with aunt and mom in front with dad. I’m trying my best to avoid the stare she was throwing at
me. Few minutes later, we were at the hospital. my heart skipped a bit as my eyes tried to take in what I saw. The injections, etc on the counter.
“Mr and Mrs Remi?” the nursed asked and they both nodded
“Alright. The Operation will start in ten minutes time, get prepared.” she said and walked into one of the wards.
“Here you go Nira” a nurse gave me a cloth to change into.
I followed her to the restroom and back to meet dad and aunt. They were all trying to sound not too scared but I knew they were. I wouldn’t bother if I died in there, cause I don’t want to
meet the same horrible situation that I’m in now.
“Nira?”
Someone called. I looked in the direction only to find my teacher Mrs Diglossia and the rest of the class standing in front of me. I tried to fight back the tears but it failed me so i let
everything pour.
“Mrs Diglossia”
she hugged me
“You’re a brave little girl. I’ve never seen anyone that took up such responsibility to save her loved one. it’s truly rare”
“Thank you”
“We’re all here, we’re rooting for you Nira. We know you’ll come out from there”
A smile spread across my lips
“Knock them dead Nira”
“You’ve never lost any battle, you must definitely won’t loose this one” I hugged her and cried gently on her shoulder
“Team Nira” the entire class yelled.
“It’s time Nira” the nurse said and I nodded slowly
I walked with her, after k!ss!ng my aunt and dad, I was made to lie down on the emergency bed. You know that feeling when you think about the people who you thought never really paid attention but it turns out they did? that’s what I’m feeling right now.
Nina and I entered the theatre at the exact same time.
“Thank you” was all she could mutter before we were pushed inside.
I was given anesthesia. The doctors told me to count backwards, from ten to one.
“10… 9…8…7…6…” was all I could say before my eyes were completely shut. I had no idea what was going on anymore
Watching both my daughters go in there was really breaking my heart, but I know they would come out alive. The surgery
would be successful.I felt a hand on my shoulder
“It’ll be fine Remi” Emelia said
“Thanks Emelia”
I looked at Maggie. she was seated crying her eyes out
“I just hope that after this, you would have no reason left for you not to love Nira” I said to her and sat down.
About half and hour I slept off. I saw Nira walking away
“Nira where are you going?”
“I don’t wanna stay here dad, I don’t belong here. I have to go”
“No Nira, daddy loves you, you can’t go”
“I’m so sorry… ” she started running pretty fast.
“Nira! Nira!! ” just then I woke up
I was shocked to see all the nurses running around. What’s going on? what’s happening? I held a nurse.
“Tell me what’s going on?”
“Can’t talk right now sir”
“I demand to know what’s happening” I yelled
“she’s bleeding, she’s loosing a lot of blood. We need more blood for transfusion”
“Who’s bleeding?”
“The donor”she sighed.
Another nurse whispered something in her ears.
” Tell me what’s wrong?”
“The donor is type B. Who has type B blood among all of you”
“I’m B” Maggie responded
“We have to confirm. Take her to the room fast or we’ll loose the patient”
The nurse hurriedly took Maggie away. Soon later, the blood was rushed into the theatre.
“You can’t leave us Nira. you just can’t” I said to myself and sat down. My eyes were all red, I won’t loose any of them. I’m positive about it….
Question Tag: So what’s gonna happen to Nira. will she d!e after doing such a great deed to save her twin?
