.SHE’S MY TW
~CHAPTER 9~
I wore my jeans and a yellow t©p. 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 pas-sing 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 throu-gh my head.
I was really scared but what could I do? I’ve alre-ady 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 Alexa ”
“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 plea-se see Alexis?”
“of course.” he gestured to one of the nurses “take them to the
patient in room 24”
“Ok sir. this way plea-se” she said and we followed.
soon later, we were in front of the room. the nurse opened the
door and we stepped inside.
“mommy” Alexis 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”
“Alexa”
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 Alexis, love is the last thing I wanna hear right now.
there is no love. it doesn’t exist.”
I pu-ll-ed my hands from hers and walked outside.
I have finally figured it out. I c@m£ to this world to give not
receive. words like LOVE, are far from me.
Few minutes later, mom and dad c@m£ outside. mom couldn’t
st©p crying. I knew if it were me, she wouldn’t be bothered.
dad kept on consoling her.
the doctor c@m£ outside, dad completed the formalities and
paid the Bills. the doctor scheduled the operation in three days
time. so 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 be-d.
I couldn’t even eat lunch. dad kept bringing my food
downstairs. I later spoke to aunt Amelia 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…
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SHE’S MY TWIN
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~CHAPTER 10~
This chapter is specially dedicated to my awesome re-aders
who waited patiently despite the hurdles. you guys are the
best
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T. H. R. E. E. D. A. Y. S
Today is finally the day,
the third 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 be-d. I was still trembling. I had a lot of
fear buried de-ep 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 go-wn 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’s lost
all right to be called my mom.
“Alexa 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 “Alexis
doesn’t deserve to die like this” I lied. I wish she was dead.
“you’re a br@ve little girl my darling” he k!$$£d 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
etc on the counter.
“Mr and Mrs Mcurdy?” 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 Alexa” 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.
“Alexa?”
someone called. I looked in the direction only to find my
teacher Mrs montez and the rest of the clas-s standing in front
of me. I tried to fight back the tears but it failed me so i let
everything pour.
“Mrs montez”
she hvgged me
“you’re a br@ve 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 Alexa. we know you’ll
come out from there”
a smile spre-ad across myl-ips
“Knock them dead Alexa”
“you’re never lost any battle, you most definitely won’t loose
this one” I hvgged her and cried gently on her shoulder
“team Alexa” the entire clas-s yelled.
“it’s time Alexa” the nurse said and I nodded slowly
I walked with her, after k!ss!ngmy aunt and dad, I was made
to lie down on the emergency be-d. 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.
Alexis 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
Mr Ben’s POV
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 Ben” Amelia said
“thanks A”
I looked at Audrey. she was seated crying her eyes out
“I just hope that after this, you would have no reason left for
you not to love Alexa” I said to her and sat down.
About half and hour I sle-pt off. I saw Alexa walking away
“Alexa where are you going?”
“I don’t wanna stay here dad. I don’t belong here. I have to go”
“no Alexa, daddy loves you. you can’t go”
“I’m so sorry… ” she started running pretty fast.
“Alexa! Alexa!! ” 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 nee-d 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” Audrey responded
“we have to confirm. take her to the room fast or we’ll loose
the patient”
the nurse hurriedly took Audrey away. soon later, the blood
was rushed into the theatre.
“you can’t leave us Alexa. 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….
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. so what’s gonna happen to Alexa. will she go after doing
such a great deed to save her twin?
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