Three minutes past nine (chapter four)
“Oh grandpa is thst how you got that scar on your left arm?” “Yes that’s right, the doctur had to do an operation on my arm.” “Oh gosh grandpa!was it sore?” asked Toby feeling that ha’e got the most bravist grandfather in the world. ” No chicken, they got special medicine, it made me numb so I couldn’t feel the pain and it also made me fall asleepwhile they were operating on my arm.” “Ok grandpa you can get back to the story now.”
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Ten hours after the operation, I woke up feeling the sharp pain in my arm. Mother’s pale worried face was the first thing that I saw. She cried in delight as she saw my eyes opening. “Oh Tommo. You worried me to death. I’m so glad you’re awake now. I’ll be back in two minutes, I’m just going to call your Uncle Tommoand tell him that your awake. So he can stop worring.” Mother kissed my forehead and told me “Ok love, I’ll let you rest.” Time passed slowly as I waited for the morning to begin. The pain in my arm seemed to have gotten stronger and stronger by the second. Finally dawn arrived. Mother and the doctor seem to be here very early. By the shade of the sky, I know it would be around eight. I wish I had my watch with me so I can tell what time it is. The doctur checked my arm, his cool fingers seemed to ease down the pain. It felt nice. The doctur nodded twice and turned to face my Mother.” The operation seemed to be very successful, he need to rest. By the look of this he could be out……..next month.” Mother’s face lit up” Oh thank you , thank you doctur. you’ve been very generas.” mother smiled in delight. “No problem ma’ma, just doing my job.” The doctur turned around and told me. “Little man, you need some rest. I’ll be back tonight for another check-up.”
- J & S
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