She would sit near the window, staring outside as if waiting for something to change. A marker tried everything to cheer her up. One morning, she said, “Noi, come with me to the market. Let’s walk around, breathe some fresh air.” But Nosi shook her head. I don’t want people to see me. What if someone asks about Chik.
What will I say? You’ll say the truth, Amara replied. That is a fool who threw away a diamond because he wanted a stone. N Goi gave a small smile, but it didn’t last. Later that week, a marker brought up something important. N Goi, have you ever gone for a proper medical checkup? Goi looked at her confused. What kind of checkup? A fertility test? Have you ever tested yourself to be sure the problem wasn’t from you? Goi shook her head slowly.
Chik said it was me. He never agreed to go for tests himself. He said he was fine. Amaka frowned. So you just believed him. I didn’t have a choice. Goi said, her voice weak. He wouldn’t listen. and his mother. His mother called me names. They all blamed me. Amarka stood up. No, this has to stop. We’re going to the hospital tomorrow.
Let them run all the tests. I need you to hear the truth from a doctor, not from that proud husband of yours. Goi didn’t argue. She was tired of guessing. Maybe, just maybe, she needed answers. The next day, they went to Life Hope Medical Center. a quiet private hospital where a marker knew one of the doctors.
“Dr. Uch, a soft-spoken man in his 40s,welcomed them into his office.” “How can I help you, Madame Goi?” he asked gently. Goi looked down. Amarka answered for her. She was married for 7 years. No child. Her husband divorced her because he said she was barren, but she has never done any test.
We want a full checkup. Dr. Uch nodded slowly. You did the right thing by coming here. We’ll run some tests, then we’ll talk. They spent the next few hours doing blood work, scans, hormone tests. Goi felt nervous the whole time. What if Chike had been right? What if she really was the problem? 2 days later, the results were ready.
Goi sat in front of the doctor, her hands sweating. Dr. Uche adjusted his glasses and smiled. Madame everything looks good. Your reproductive system is healthy. You’re ovulating well. Your hormone levels are normal. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. blinked. Nothing. Nothing. The doctor repeated. If there was no pregnancy for 7 years, I advise you ask your ex-husband to check himself.
From what I see, you are completely fine. M Gozi covered her mouth as tears filled her eyes. I I don’t know what to say. A marker jumped from her seat. I knew it. I knew it. That man lied to you, Gozi. He blamed you just to cover his own shame. Goi felt her whole world spin. So all this time, I wasn’t the problem. Dr. Uch smiled kindly.
