03/01/2024
Emeka was already sweating while seated at the Hospital reception.
It was the 15th time he was praying to God to forgive him of his many sins.
He said he would not try what he did again if God forgave him.
And when the thought of how he pushed Nneka on the bed the night before flashed into his mind, he became more terrified. Nneka demanded a condom before they do but he refused.
He had come to the hospital to carry out a pre-employment viral test. The test includes HIV, hepatitis B and C tests.
A nurse passed by. She stared at Emeka and frowned. Emeka's mind skipped.
' E fit be say my result no good that's why she is frowning ' he told himself.
He bowed and prayed again, rubbing his sweaty palm on his face.
It was almost 30 minutes since his blood sample was taken.
A tall, fair lady came out of one of the rooms and handed a white envelope to him.
With jittery hands, he opened it while speaking in tongues.
He peeped and rushed over the paper with eyes, looking if there would be any bad report.
Alas, he heaved a sigh of relief.
The results were normal.
Emeka smiled. He can now resume his new job. A highly-paying job abroad.
But when he stood up to leave the hospital, something told him to go get the number of one of the nurses. The tall fair one.
He advanced towards the door where the nurse entered minutes ago so he could meet her.
But when he heard another voice saying
'You don start again '
He stopped, turned back and started heading home.
VIRAL DISEASES ARE DEADLY AND IF CONTRACTED CAN DIMINISH ONE'S CHANCES OF LIVING A NORMAL LIFE.
IF YOU CAN NOT PRACTICE ABSTINENCE, USE A CONDOM.