It was with a start that Ndeye came to her senses after this frightful vision. Fortunately, Fa'Bintou was there and was able to intervene to reassure her by tenderly caressing her shoulders.
_ Calm down! Calm down! It's all right. You are safe.
_ ....
Unable to utter a single word, still in shock at what she had just seen, Ndeye merely nodded before allowing herself to be comforted until she calmed down. Just then Ibra came into the room followed by the pack doctor, Dr. Mbaye, who seemed only half awake, probably due to a long night.
_ I apologize for doing this without your permission, but you looked so unwell earlier on that I felt it necessary to have you seen by a doctor, Ibra apologized.
_ I'm much better now. You didn't have to go looking for him, said Ndeye.
_ Your health is very important to us. So, believe me, this is no big deal.
_ So please agree to go for a consultation.
_ I will.