Chapter 4

That's our secret right? Mitchell asked her sister immediately to get a response from her.

Yeah, but I'm still confused about how you did it and you're still strong and healthy like you never did anything?

Rose, whenever I am done with it, the doctor usually gives me and the others that are also involved a kind of drug and enough milk.

Hmmm, that's nice. I will be going with you tomorrow to start immediately.

There's no problem sister, I will be glad to go with you. I won't be scared again whenever it is being done anymore.

Most times, when I feel the syringe in me, I think I won't come out alive but I always do. Perhaps I have a guardian angel that doesn't want me dead. She voiced out amid laughter.

I think so too. Nobody will believe that you're into it if you don't tell them about it. You look young as ever. Rose commented.

It's because of the treatment we receive from the doctor regularly.

I just hope we don't die in the process, Rose said as she folded her hands across her chest.

Are you trying to make me scared or what? 

I'm saying the truth, my dear kid sister. I don't want mother to lose either of us.

This is one of the reasons I never wanted to let you know about this because you will always want to see the negative part of every idea I bring that will get us money. Mitchell said as she turned her back on her sister.

No Mitch, I never wanted to discourage you. Please I'm sorry if I have made you feel bad. Don't worry I will be going out with you tomorrow. 

The Money that we will be paid tomorrow will help us to put a lot in place.

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Rose was the first to get ready for work. As soon as the sun showed its shiny face on the earth, they set out for the general hospital. Since it was both of them that walked down, they got there in no time.

As they entered, Mitchell led the way to the ward with the inscription " Donors". They sat down waiting for one of the nurses to pass by or the doctor himself. While they waited, Rose cleared her throat and started a conversation.

Mitchell, I hope with this, we will do a lot.

Yeah, big sister, I'll start saving up for college. She said as she smiled.

Just then the doctor walked in with a file in his right hand.

Good morning Miss Mitchell, I hope you're fine.

Yes, sir, I am fine. Do you need anything? She quickly asked.

Yes, Mitchell, I'm glad you came on time. A patient was rushed in a few minutes ago and he needs blood. 

Have you conducted a test on him to Know if we're of the same blood type?

Yes, I have, his matches yours. But we have a problem.

What's that sir?

There's another Patient that was also rushed in last night, and she needs blood too. The problem is that you can't donate blood for both of them at once.

You're right doctor, but my sister is also here to work with me.

Your sister? He asked as he looked around the room.

Where is she? He asked in amazement

Right there, sir, she said as she pointed to where she quietly sat. " Rose come here, she called alongside.

Rose walked closer to them, she exchanged greetings with the doctor, and then the deal began.

" I thought she was a boy, the doctor told Mitchell.

That's how she dresses, but her appearance differentiates her from the male gender. Mitchell explained with a smile.

Yeah, but if you don't walk closer to her you won't know that. Well welcome Rose, you can come with me, so that we know your blood type.

The doctor led the way and both ladies walked behind him. After about three hours, the job was done with the money paid to them.

The pay was huge but the process wasn't an easy one for Rose since it was her first time.

Mrs. Williams returned home at noon to see her daughter, Rose sleeping at noon. It was unusual of her to do so. She tried to inquire if she was not feeling too well but she assured her that she was okay.

" It's just a slight headache mama, she told her and went back to sleep again.

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The joy of paying off the debt that the family owes is one of the happiest things that Rose dreamt of. For just four days that she started her new job, she was almost through with paying off the debt.

"What if we continue working like this for two months? She asked her sister as they returned from another job of donating blood.

I guess we will have more than enough to take care of our needs, your dreams will start playing in front of you, Daniel won't have issues with his schooling, and guess what? I will start attending college.

And most importantly, Rose chipped in. We will be able to give mother and grandmothers the life they want.

Yeah, Thanks sweet sister. You're such a darling. Rose told her sister as she hugged her. Just then the rain fell in drops on them.

Hurry up, sister! Mitchell told her sister as she tried to run. " It wants to rain.

Rose walked quickly while she watched her kid sister run. Immediately they got home, the rain stopped dropping.

Mother! Mother! Daniel called as she ran out to welcome his mother. " I thought it would rain, I thought of you and my Aunty Mitchell.

That's so sweet of you son, Rose told him. 

I prayed quietly that it would not rain because you were out there and it didn't.

That sounds interesting, Mitchell said aloud. " Thank you, Daniel, you have been so sweet and I hope you continue being the sweet boy you are. 

Just then it started to rain again.