18

Sihana Caden

"Well, I only asked you not to go out of your room, I never said to go on a hunger strike" he replied before scratching the nape of his neck.

"Dad!!!" I squeaked as I called out his name.

"But, that's the truth"

"Enough guys! That's enough you two. Having this conversation now is never going to change anything. And you, Sia, you need to keep your mouth shut!" Mom snapped at me before turning to face the doctor.

"So, what do you think we need to do now? You were right because she never had anything for the past three days. I guess that was the reason why she collapsed right?"

"Yes, and no."

"What do you mean?"

"The symptoms have been in her system for a long time now, skipping meals for the lady three days, was just a coincidence."

"You've not been eating properly even before what happened happens to you?" My dad asked, facing me.

"No Dad, I've been eating properly"

"Ms. Caden, you need to be transparent, please. This is my professional and the test carried out on you