Chapter 37

Fatima Viewpoint :

Life is so amazing!

I still can't believe I just met a childhood friend of mine. It had been so long since we hadn't seen it. At the time I hadn't even recognized her so much that she had changed. Dioulde has become a real woman. It's just amazing how quickly time flies. In addition, she is always so kind, she took very good care of me, she even sent me her colleague so that I do not bother me and for her to help me in case of need.

In addition, she works in the hospital where I am being treated.

What a beautiful coincidence?

Besides, speaking of the hospital, I don't want to stay there any longer, so much so that I have had enough of this place. The more days go by and I get more and more disgusted by this place.

All I want is to go home to continue my work so that I can earn more money so that I can go to the village to see my grandmother again. After all the many months spent away by her side. I miss her terribly. Just passing by, I felt so much moisture on my face that I couldn't hold back tears any longer. It was impossible for me.

Dioulde's colleague: what happens to you like mademoiselle?

Me: it's okay, I say wiping my tears

Dioulde's colleague: don't worry, everything is going to be fine.

Me: I hope so, I say, responding briefly

Dioulde's colleague: hold on, wipe your face, she said, handing me handkerchiefs

Me: thank you,

Colleague of Dioulde: I take you, we will take good care of you, do you need anything.

Me: no, it's okay for now,

Colleague Dioulde: I fully understand your pain, no one wants to be in your place.

Me: it's obvious.

Colleague Dioulde: you just have to follow all the treatments prescribed by the doctor, and you will be fine.

Me: there is no reason that they keep me here longer since I'm fine

Colleague Dioulde: no I don't think so, there is surely one (reason) that you do not know

Me: whatever the reason, I only have the right to be informed,

Colleague Dioulde: you are absolutely right.

I can't wait to see Dioulde again in order to have more information on my state of health. It's time for me to know the whole truth and nothing but the truth. However, the hours, minutes, seconds passed and I still had no news from Dioulde. I was not only worried, but also super impatient. I couldn't understand the reason for his delay.

( In my head.)

• Was there something bad about me?

• Could I one day get out of this place that haunts my mind?

• Would I have the chance to see Mother Anta one last time?

My head kept spinning around these questions. Once again I had to face another anxiety attack.

But why was life so unfair to me?

What have I done wrong in my life to deserve such punishment?

I couldn't take this life so miserable. Now all I wanted was to fly away like a butterfly.

I was doing everything I could to look and stay physically strong, but mentally nothing was going on.

I even felt that my heart had become a volcano, which just wanted to spill all its larvae.

I only wanted to get up from my bed to go and pick up Diouldé.

Lying on my bed, my gaze was directed towards the large window through which I could see the sky invaded by small birds which were coming and going.

How lucky were these little living beings?

At least they had the chance to savor their freedom and enjoy their lives. And yes because we have one and only life, we must take advantage of it before it is too late.

I was far away in my thoughts, when suddenly I felt a hand delicately placed on my forehead, when I looked away to the sky, I saw Diouldé at my side with his biggest smile.

Automatically I decide to stand up with great difficulty.

Me: is everything okay? What were you doing all this time ?, I say hurriedly

Dioulde: Shut! She said placing her hand on my mouth

Me: but I need to know,

Dioulde: calm down,

Me: how do you want me to calm down if you don't even tell me what the doctor said

Dioulde: everything is going very well I discussed with the doctor for a long time

Me: what did he tell you?

Dioulde: he just said that your state of health was improving a lot and that there was nothing to worry about

Me: which means I can go home tonight.

Dioulde: not tonight!

Me : why ?

Dioulde: listen to me! It's gonna be alright but i just want you to trust me for once

Me: Ok

Dioulde: thank you,

Me: otherwise you are sure that everything is fine

Dioulde: yes, of course yes,

Me: I have the impression that you are in pain but that you are trying to smile in front of me

Dioulde: no it's wrong!

Me: you know you can also trust me and tell me what's wrong

Dioulde: all is well! But what are you saying

Me: I'm not a child,

Dioulde: stop insisting

Me: I deserve to know

Dioulde: but to know what?

Me: the truth!

Dioulde: I hope she took good care of you

Me: why are you doing off topic?

Dioulde: how is that irrelevant? I just want to know if my colleague took good care of you

Me: yes, I answered sternly

I had a feeling that she was hiding something from me, she didn't even dare to look me in the eyes when she spoke to me. She tries to hide her pain behind her smile. But it didn't work because I had seen his sadness. I didn't think of it like that.

How could she have the courage to lie to me like that?

Immediately I decide to go back to bed on my bed with a thoughtful air. So much so that I couldn't understand his attitude towards me.

Dioulde: I think I'll leave you, my colleague and about to come back,

I didn't even want to open my mouth again. It was too much for me!

Very quickly I heard the door open accompanied by the voice of his colleague. She had just arrived in the room.

Dioulde: see you later Fatima, take good care of yourself.

As soon as he left I decided to close my eyes, hoping that when I woke up all this was just a horrible nightmare.

Point of view of the Chief Physician:

Our plan had just collapsed because of Dioulde. This girl really puts her nose in the wrong place.

This situation was really horrible and very heavy for me to bear, knowing that I was risking my life and my work.

On the one hand Dioulde is a big help to me, because I don't risk losing my job since Mr. Amar had given me a 72 hour ultimatum in order to find a donor as soon as possible.

But on the other hand, I would risk my life with Aunt Aïcha and her daughter Khady. Who are so obsessed with killing that poor innocent young girl. They also paid me a lot of money to be able to tamper with Mr Amar's test results. As well as a lot of other unhealthy things.

What wouldn't we refuse with the money?

Now there is no more time to think because all that remains is to act as quickly as possible, moreover I think very strongly that Miss Dioulde has already communicated the news to Mr Amar. So I think I'd better tell him the truth before it's too late.

In addition, I will not risk losing my job as well as my reputation. Because it is about Mr Amar you must not play with fires otherwise I would risk getting burned.

However I wonder how can I succeed and have the courage to break the news to Aunt Aïcha and her daughter Khady. I have a lot of pressure on my shoulders and I don't know what to do.

Anyway it is clear, that I must quickly find a solution to this problem to end it once and for all.

For the next few hours, I kept circling around my office. I was between these four walls, thinking, digging my brain.

This situation I got myself into is really painful. At the same time, I had no choice but to say "Yes" to these two women since there was a lot of money at stake and I needed it a lot.

One hour later :

After making me sweat when the air conditioner was on full blast and then digging my brain. I finally made a rational decision that will allow me to put an end to this problem.

As soon as I thought, very quickly realized, I took my phone which was on my desk in order to make a very important call, I was shaking just by dialing the number, I was not well at all.

Mohamed's point of view:

I was sitting in the hall of the hospital after a long list of phone calls with several hospitals in the capital in order to find a donor as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, after all these efforts I had not had very good news from them. While some want me to wait months to come to a concordant conclusion, others say not to have there because of the rarity of this blood type.

I was very upset and worried about this situation. For how long will I have to face this challenge that the good Lord has put in my way. But I keep that with the same hope by telling myself that nothing is lost yet, it is out of the question to give up so easily because it is not part of my blood. In addition, I am impatiently awaiting the opinion of the doctor who should not be long in arriving. Since he has no other choice but to find a solution to this problem. Otherwise it is very well what awaits it.

Only 72 hours left for him, no more, no less.

In addition, I had a lot of trouble staying put, I was too on the move, so I couldn't help but go back and forth unnecessarily.

I was deep in thought when I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I glance at it when I see it was the surgeon. I can only hide that at that moment I felt a great relief without even having to pick up his call.

A few minutes later:

I had just ended up hanging up with the doctor. From the latest information I got, he wanted to see me. I don't know why but I could feel the anguish and fear in his voice. I just hope he'll at least tell me some really good news, otherwise he might see "red".

Well I stop talking in my head. I even have to go meet him to at least know what it is exactly.

Very quickly I headed for the small stairs that led me just in front of the elevator. At the opening of it, I saw Dioulde who had just entered it, I decided to wave to her so that she could

wait for me before the doors close. I was even surprised to see her when she was supposed to do her job as it should.

Once inside the elevator, she caught me suddenly explaining the reason for her presence on the premises. According to her version, she had to do some chores upstairs with a few patients.

She also told me that I didn't have to worry because Fatima was "very well" since she was with one of her colleagues.

Hmm! She was very clever that one since she had anticipated the answer to my question which was just going to follow.

In short! Dioulde didn't dare look at me when she spoke to me, I had the impression that she was unhappy, maybe even that she was hiding something from me.

I could feel through her body language that she was not at all comfortable around me, she wanted to leave the place quickly. What moreover does not take long to arrive as of the opening of the elevator she had already escaped like a bat.

There was only one floor left to cross and I had already arrived on the scene.

Five minutes later, I was already in front of the doctor's office.

Once inside he was right in front of his table window contemplating the view with a sad look, I had the impression that he had not felt my presence.

Me: what is this call worth to me?

As soon as he made my voice heard, he turned around in panic.

Head doctor: escu-se me, he said stammering

Me: what happens to you you look tense

Chief physician: not at all Mr Amar

Me: what's going on? does the air conditioner not work?

Chief physician: if Mr. Amar

Me: weird, because from what I see you are sweaty

At this last sentence, I found him uneasy earlier. Obviously that was not the goal. I then decide to get to the point.

Me: very good! I'm listening to you, you didn't even make me come for nothing, I said sitting down on the chair

Head doctor: oh yes!

Me: I hope you have good news for me regarding your patient's state of health

Chief physician: yes, Mr. Amar

Me: wow what a feat! I gave you a 72 hour ultimatum, but from what I see it boosted you well

Head doctor: don't worry she'll be fine

Me: you have interest!

Head doctor: indeed Mr Amar is my job

Me: respect you and protect your position well. It's good!

Head doctor: thanks to Miss Diouldé, we will soon be making the transfer

Me: what is the relationship with this young lady

Chief physician: she agreed to donate her kidney