Pam is back in the project action after almost 3 weeks. She used the time to return to Singapore headquarters to deal with company directions she recently learned. They offered her to take on role in Sydney after completing the program with NextGen. She worked remotely with Jim. The two weeks became 3 weeks as a result of need to get checkup. The pains in her abdomen recurred, she is afraid its pelvic inflammation once more.
"Pam welcome back!" Ronna announced with gusto even if they were chatting online from time to time about the project. "Did you lose weight?"
"I was sick for a week; I had no appetite, but I am good now." Pam was wearing long sleeves unbuttoned just before it reaches her cleavage. One can have a glimpse of her collar bones, its pretty obvious. She is likewise wearing a bell bottom dress pants and heels. It does create an illusion she is tall but it highlights the weight she lost. "What's up? I think Jim is doing a good job. I probably should leave this program management with you."
"No way! You need to complete this program Pam, "Jim quickly retorted. "I am barely getting by doing the day to day tracking and managing the project. The bi-weekly steering committee is adding to my exhaustion. I can't date anymore."
"As if you have a social life! How much more love life!?" Ronna had the chance to ridicule Jim.
"Sorry Jim, I didn't realize me going MIA caused you this," Pam is indeed apologetic having Jim take on her site responsibilities. However, all materials are still prepared by her to help him. "Just date Ronna then it's hitting 2 birds at the same time." She winked as Jim looked a bit guilty by unintentionally complaining.
"It's good to know you are fine now." Jim smiled at her.
Ronna followed through, "yeah, we thought something happened to you at the villa in Arya. After checking in we never get to see you!"
Pam felt humiliated and down at that time, she cannot pretend to have fun at that time. She cannot tell anyone about this, neither of the abdominal pains that recurred. It made her feel bluer than blue.
Later that afternoon Pam contacted Dindin. "Hello Din"
"Sis Pam, how are you? I heard you were out. I passed by your project office two weeks ago. "
"Are you living with Uncle Dan and Auntie Sue?"
"Yup, still with Mom and Dad during weekends. Do you want to pay them a visit? We can go together."
"Great! I can catch up with you and with Uncle and Auntie too. I need to talk to consult Auntie."
Dindin is alarmed a bit, "why are you not feeling well? Did your sickness recur?"
"I checked with doctor in Singapore but still I will be more at ease to consult Auntie Sue."
"Sure, sure let's go together this Saturday."
"Great! See you!"
When Dindin ended the call, she noticed that Lissy was holding on a folder waiting for her.
"Miss Lissy sorry, do you need anything?"
"Were you talking to your friend Pam?" Lissy smiled and handed over the folder to Dindin, it was some signed documents for sending to client and filing.
"Yup we are going home this weekend." Dindin was still worried about Pam. She recalled previously how pale Pam was before and after the surgery performed by her mom. She also knew how sad it was that Pam's mom passed away after that operation.
"Is there any problem? You look worried." Lissy has been a very good boss to Dindin. They maintained a good relationship.
"I am just worried about this friend of mine. She has been living independently for the last 6 or 7 years. You know that my mom is an OB-GYN?"
"Hmmm."
Without necessarily dwelling on the details, Dindin explained," My mom performed surgery on her. She had PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)"
"I heard about PID, isn't it sexually transmitted? Sorry i don't mean to be nosy, just that if it was 6 or 7 years ago…". Lissy thinks she is too young to have PID then, it formed some not good image of Pam in her mind.
"Not really, well she had to undergo medical procedure, but it affected her uterus and ovaries." Dindin did not divulge that Pam is not aware that she is having miscarriage. "Her mom who was too sick at that time has been over worried. She passed away few days after the operation."
It's not appropriate to share but Dindin being close to Lissy just provided a little detail. "My mom said she can be prone to have pelvic related disease. I am just worried; she was recently sick."
"Everything will be fine, don't worry that much." Lissy comforted her and returned to her room. She felt sorry for Pam whatever caused that PID it was related to sexual activity or pregnancy which is outcome of sex. In her mind there is value for keeping yourself from premarital sex, the problem of going through problems like this can be avoided.
Later that week, Pam was preparing to leave and meet Dindin at the ground floor. Meridian has moved in the same building hence they share the same office.
"Take care Honey." That is the last line she heard from the man that entered the elevator. She knew who owns that voice.
"You are back." Tim quickly said.
"Yes, just few days ago," she politely answered. After weeks in Singapore and getting worried of the problems she had in her uterus. She realized how important it is to be strong. She is living all by herself now, she wants to stay healthy.
Tim wanted to ask if she is okay, she does look a bit skinny. However, he decided not to make any further discussion. He realized that he might be unintentionally causing her stress. After learning the reason, she left him, there is no use to confront Pam now. There is no use to bring up her lack of faith and trust in him.
Moving out of the elevator, they met Dindin. "Hi Sir Tim!"
"Hi Dindin! Are you waiting for someone?"
Dindin pointed behind his back. Tim knew she is acquainted with Pam. He acknowledged and bid them goodbye, "I'll go ahead!"
"Take care on your way Sir."
"You too, bye."
"Pam mom will be excited to see you, it good you are staying overnight" Dindin could not wait and hug her. "Are you feeling better now?"
Tim heard a portion of the discussion, is she really sick? He was thinking it was a convenient excuse to stay longer in Singapore when she left.
"Hmmm, let's go. Let's walk back to my apartment its less than 10-minute walk from here. I will drop my things and take the overnight bag I prepared. "
"Sure! Let's go!"
As they were walking Dindin noticed that Tim was few meters ahead of them walking on the same way.
"I wonder if Tim lives nearby too."
Pam obviously knew about it and said, "he lives at the Peak it is opposite my apartment at the Gardens."
"Did you get the chance to bump with him on your way home?"
"Yup, once that is how I knew."