A new problem
Murilo
When the doctor entered the room, I did not like the way he was looking at my woman and seriously thought about asking Virginia to be seen by another provider. I didn't because this was only an emergency service, and soon we would be out of that hospital and out of the eyes full of interest that the doctor was directing at the mother of my son.
" I am Alberto Clifford, I was the doctor who attended to you when you arrived at our hospital " He introduced himself, for when we arrived, there was no time for such cordialities.
" I am an obstetrician, and I am following your case closely " he continued to say "Have you started your prenatal care yet, Virginia?”
I considered his way of addressing my woman too intimate and made a displeased expression.
" Not yet, doctor " she denied, causing me to immediately turn to look in her direction "My first appointment is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.”
He gave me a look that caught my attention even more than the previous one, and I became quite concerned because the doctor seemed to have something serious to say, and I waited, without showing the anxiety I was feeling for the words that followed.
" When was the last time you had a routine exam? " he asked, making me even more anxious.
" You can get to the point, doctor, " I said, unable to contain myself.
Virginia stared at me with obvious irritation, scolding me with just her gaze in my direction.
" Let the doctor do his job, Murilo" she ended up saying.
The doctor looked from one to the other and, to my consternation, he also looked at me with irritation, just as Virginia herself was doing at that moment.
" Is he your husband or boyfriend? " The dickhead dared to ask.
"We don't have any kind of relationship, doctor.”
I thought I was in a tennis match, as I looked from one to the other and couldn't believe how the situation was unfolding.
" I can ask him to leave, then " The doctor continued to surprise me by making such a suggestion.
" I am the baby's father and I have every right to know in case something is going on with my woman's pregnancy! " I replied.
I was feeling very indignant at Virginia's attitude, and even more so at that idiotic doctor's attitude.
" I am not your woman, Murilo " Virginia contradicted me, in front of the asshole "But you can say whatever you need to in front of him, doctor. He is the father of the baby.”
I almost couldn't contain myself in time to make a victorious face at the studly doctor and just gave him a corner smile, happy that she had consented for me to stay in the room and that I could hear what he had to say.
" All right, then. If you prefer it that way " he still had the nonsense to say "Your tests have revealed a serious case of anemia, Virginia.”
As she opened her eyes wide, stunned by the revelation, I immediately became tense and nervous. This was something to worry about, in the face of Virginia's pregnancy.
" Something that can be controlled just by eating healthier, or will medication be necessary? " I asked the jerk, now forgetting the disagreement we had just had.
" It will require very strict monitoring of your condition, Virginia " He spoke looking exclusively at Virginia.
I tried to control myself, not to show my annoyance with the doctor's posture because his words were important, but it was difficult, given his unfriendly attitude.
"It will also be necessary to prescribe vitamins, medication, and an iron"rich diet, given the intense anemia.”
" How could this happen? " I asked because Virginia seemed to be in shock.
I held her hand again, which was cold and seemed to be shaking, which made me look at her carefully and try to reassure her because she couldn't be in that state.
" Everything indicates that Virginia was already suffering from advanced anemia and, since she became pregnant, this only became more complicated " He now spoke looking at our joined hands " That's why I asked him when her last battery of exams had been.
" I don't remember, doctor " She spoke, and her voice was almost a whisper, so low "It's been a long time because before I only visited the doctor when I was sick.”
She was visibly embarrassed by this confession, and once again I shook her hand in support because this was not the time for judgments. The only thing that mattered now was to treat the problem.
" All right, Virginia " The doctor seemed to think the same way I did "This happens to most people. The important thing now is that we treat the condition and that you stay as healthy as possible during your pregnancy.”
" I intended to say exactly that, " I said, staring him in the face.
"Since you are still going to your first appointment, I would like to offer to accompany your pregnancy.”
I couldn't believe such an offer and was about to refuse to let the abused man be Virginia's doctor, but she was visibly pleased, and before I could say anything, she was already accepting the offer, and quite enthusiastically!
" I'd love to, Doctor, " Virginia said, suddenly looking very excited.
"But what about your appointment that is already scheduled, Virginia?”
I wouldn't accept her being accompanied by that doctor, no way!
" I'll give you my number and the number of my clinic, and you can contact me to schedule an appointment for tomorrow " he quickly volunteered.
"Thank you so much, Dr. Clifford. I am very grateful for your kindness in assisting me, and even more so, with such promptness.”
" It will be a pleasure to take care of you and your baby, Virginia, " The cocky doctor said to my face!
" I hope "our" baby always has the best, really " I grudgingly said, pretending to accept it.
But, at the first opportunity, I would try to convince Virginia to continue with her appointment that was already scheduled. All that was needed was for us to get into my car.
