I Have No Health Novels & Stories

I rest my head in my hands, zoning out as I continue to listen to crappy elevator music through the speakers on my phone. Finally, I get through to a new person, whose accent is so thick I can hardly understand a word they’re saying. I argue some more, but in the end, there is nothing I can do. The insurance company no longer deems the blood pressure medication necessary and will no longer cover it.

I only move my hands and help him to take off his belt and the slacks. "Shit! I have no protection." I suddenly felt like cold water was pouring in when he said that. I look at him sadly. "Don't worry sweetheart. I can assure you I'm clean just like before. You don't have to use any protection because I don't have any infectious diseases. No matter how sick I am today I will make sure you do not get it. " I say, trying to gain my excitement and pride again.

“He has internal bleeding and a head injury. We stabilized him, but he needs surgery. Now.” Elena nodded too quickly. “Do it. Please.” “There’s something you need to understand.” The doctor’s voice remained calm, but his words had weight. “Surgery, ICU care, imaging, medications… this is expensive. We don’t have an insurance provider on file.” Elena stared at him. “He works. He—” “He hasn’t been enrolled,” the doctor said gently. “Or his coverage lapsed.” Her mind flashed to Daniel’s last text: I’m between things. I’ll sort it soon.

MARK “How is my general health condition?” I asked Doctor Jones who had come in early the next morning for my general checkup. It wasn’t the day for my doctor’s appointment, but being that I would have to return to going to the company every single day, I needed to be certain that I wasn’t putting my health at risk. The last thing I needed was fainting or passing out in the presence of everyone else. It was bad enough to ruin my reputation. “From what I am looking at, we have a little problem with your health,” Doctor Jones said and I looked at him instantly, worried and alert.

"I need to finish reading those documents, I need to sign them right away." "You know, health is wealth." He looked at me. "Yes, when you finish reading and signing those you'll make more money--- your money will increase, but it will also go to the hospital bill when you stay at work while you’re sick. It's a good thing that I didn't sleep right away last night." I scolded him again. I just can't control myself especially since there are only two of us here in his house, we have no one with us and no one to help me. It's a good thing I know how to take care of the sick because my youngest brother always gets sick.

Whу nоt, thеrе’ѕ nоthіng mоrе I can dо tоdау. He’s рrоbаblу lосkеd mе іn. I’ve gоt no рhоnе аnd no money. There’s nоthіng lеft tо dо, еxсерt рісk up thе pieces of mу ѕhаttеrеd ego аnd mаkе a go of іt. I’m nobody’s vісtіm. Not anymore.

Whу nоt, thеrе’ѕ nоthіng mоrе I can dо tоdау. He’s рrоbаblу lосkеd mе іn. I’ve gоt no рhоnе аnd no money. There’s nоthіng lеft tо dо, еxсерt рісk up thе pieces of mу ѕhаttеrеd ego аnd mаkе a go of іt. I’m nobody’s vісtіm. Not anymore.

And, god, it is not predictable because yesterday he was fine; today, he cannot move. I honestly, and they say that it is such a strong word, but I hate this illness. It has ruined the man that I love. It has let him stray from a path even before he could choose it. The one thing that I can not give him is health; yes, I will be there. But how do you start taking that away?

“Ivy, I want the best for you.” “Heath, I’m broken, and it’s not going to get better. Okay? End of story. I don’t have the time or money to deal with it. Because they patched it up and it healed with most of my functionality. The health insurances won’t cover it and I’m still paying my tuition.”

"It's the holidays. Everyone is having a blast outside, but I'm still spending it in the hospital this year. Dr. Coops' homemade wine smells amazing. I wanted a sip, but he said minors aren't allowed to drink. My hands keep getting weaker. I can't keep playing games for money like I used to. But Dr. Coops taught me to buy health insurance, so a lot of my medical bills can be reimbursed. "I've developed so many health complications. I don't know how much longer I'll live. I haven't even turned 18 years old yet. How I wish I could live long enough to date someone. I want to hold a girl's hand and sneak a few sips of Dr. Coops' wine.