≈≈≈THE LABORATORY≈≈≈
The practical dissection didn't sit well with most students...
"If I knew it was the dissection practical we were going to do today,I wouldn't have come"A student spoke up
"Me too"Another spoke up disgusted.
They were medical students but they weren't in the surgical part of the medical department.So the word dissection irritated them.
As the two students spoke up, murmurs began to resonate around the class.
"What is wrong?,Scared?..Listen this is a medical department..if you are afraid of dissection you better leave now"Mr.Dickson provoked the students.
On hearing what he said,most students left..Creating space for some that were standing to sit,and for some that were outside to have a chance inside the hall.On seeing the numbers of students left,he spoke up again"I guess these are the serious ones..well alright let's begin"
He called on the top scorer in the anatomy class to come over and perform the dissection.Mason was the best student in the anatomy class in all the units that even professors had praised his anatomy's skills.
He smiled proudly and spoke:
"Hey guys,I am Mason as you all well know..I hope you will be able to catch some knowledge from today's practical because it will help you get a brighter future tomorrow"
Mr.Dickson tapped him on the shoulder"That is right Mason..I hope you guys put all your mind into today's dissection,Now let's begin"He said and walked towards the cage where he kept the rabbit meant for the practical.
Mr.Dickson reached into the cage..and took out a rabbit,he sterilized the area,then he injected the rabbit to make it unconscious.After sterilizing the area again.He handed the surgical knife to Mason to begin the dissection.
Mason wore his gloves,collected the knife from Mr.Dickson and started the dissection.On seeing the best anatomy student performing the dissection most students carried their phones out to video it.
"I have seen many inexperienced medical students in anatomy class,they either make mistakes or can't get things right..but that didn't apply to Mason,his work Is always smooth and seamless"A student spoke up.
"He is cute and brilliant..I So much want him"Said another.
"I can't even touch a rabbit,much less dissect it"Another spoke up.Just as they were enjoying the show,Christy noticed that the anesthesia Mr.Dickson gave the rabbit was already wearing off.And it's against the surgical law to perform a surgery on an animal without using anesthesia.She decided to call out the attention of Mr.Dickson,but he was immersed in Mason performance that he didn't notice that the rabbit was about to regain consciousnesses.nor heard Christy
She went straight to Mason and tapped his hand disrupting his attention
"What is wrong with you?,Can't you see he is performing a surgery,how dare you disrupt his attention?"Mr.Dickson yelled out
"Who is she?,and what does she think she is doing?"A student spoke up
"If she is in love with Mason,can't she wait after the surgery?Why distract him?"Another student spoke up
"She is so shameless"Said another.While those who were filming didn't stop..They liked the sight of what was happening
"Actually Sir,the anesthesia you gave the rabbit is wearing off,and if it does wear off completely,the rabbit might die"Christy spoke up
Mason gave her a cold glance.
Mr.Dickson saw that Mason and most of the students were angry,he spoke up harshly"I know the amount of anaesthesia I gave the rabbit,it's enough,it won't wear off till the surgery is over..or are you using this method as a scheme to get noticed by Mason?"
Christy was agitated and getting angry,but she hesitated for a while before she spoke up.
"Why would I stoop so low by using this method,I'm telling you the anesthesia you gave the rabbit is wearing off"
"That is enough.. Sir I wish to continue this surgery in peace,I would appreciate it if you send this girl out please"Mason spoke up angrily.
"You heard him..leave"Mr.Dickson pushed Christy away from Mason and ordered her out of the class.
"Seriously,I'm telling you Sir..you need to listen to me"She pleaded with them
Mr.Dickson ordered two male students to come drag her out of the class.He hated it when someone makes a mockery or ridicule of his work or intelligence.He knew the amount he gave the rabbit,who is she to tell him it wasn't enough.
"Whoever she is,she is surely getting an F"He muttered.
Just as Christy was about to leave,the rabbit on the table let out a scream.As we all know,rabbits hardly make any noise in surgery,except they weren't given anesthesia or they are in extreme pain..All the students were startled, including Mr.Dickson.He immediately went over to check, asking Mason to stop temporarily.
He noticed that the girl was actually right and the anaesthesia he gave the rabbit has indeed worn off.He was surprised,he was sure he gave the rabbit the right amount of anaesthesia,so what went wrong??.
"There is no anesthesia...I told you the anesthesia was wearing off"Christy forcefully freed herself from the grip of the boys holding her and went to the desk where the rabbit was being practicalised on.
Mr.Dickson was terrified.it was a good thing that the principal wasn't here or he would have scolded him for operating on a rabbit without anaesthesia
Mason was surprised"What just happened?"
"Medicine is a serious matter and medical practitioners must have enough strong inner intelligence to tell if something is wrong while performing a surgery and is what you absolutely lack".Christy rebuffed Mason.
After finishing her words,Christy glanced contemptuously at Mason and Mr.Dickson.Mason was so ashamed of himself that he lowered his head.
"This is not the time to start blaming yourself,give anaesthesia to the rabbit quickly and continue the surgery before it dies"
Mason nodded and continued with the surgery,he administered the amount of anaesthesia Christy told him to administer to the rabbit and kept dissecting the rabbit..
He did the dissection step by step,and he was also explaining the process to the fellow students.All his steps were perfect like a textbook.He made no room for mistakes.
The students and Christy eyes grew brighter and brighter as they watched the process
After the dissection he sewed the rabbit back and administered an injection to it and then all of a sudden the rabbit woke up
"Oh my God,what did I just see?"A classmate exaggerated
"It is my first time seeing an experimental animal come back to life after it has dissected"said another who was pleasantly surprised
Christy too was shocked"How did you do it?"
Mason removed his surgical mask and explained the process of the surgery"Because the purpose of today practical is not compulsory for us to remove all the internal organ of the experimental subject.As long as you are careful during the dissection process you can obtain a perfect data without harming the internal organ of the experimental subject"He spoke up proudly.
"And what better way than to check if the internal organs of the experimental animal were harmed during the dissection process than to bring it to life"He said proudly.
An applaud erupted in the classroom.
"Wow this class mate is amazing"Christy thought.
Mr.Dickson and Mason felt proud but they couldn't have achieved this without Christy,they both applauded Christy.Mason walked up to her,he removed his gloves sanitized his hand and took her hands in his
"Thank you for your share of intelligence..if you didn't speak up I would have become a mockery today and the rabbit would have died"
Christy smiled at him"It's nothing..I appreciate you for listening to me though it was a bit late"She gave Mr.Dickson an harsh look.
"How did you know the anesthesia was wearing off"Mr.Dickson asked.
"Actually,I watch lots of surgery online so I noticed it immediately"
"I am so sorry for yelling at you"He apologized to her
"Its nothing sir,seriously"She sounded politely
The students were impressed with Christy's brave action and they applauded her.The appluad lasted for a minute before it quiet down.
"So I guess we all learnt a reasonable lesson today, And thank you..what's your name"He excused himself
"Christy,my name is Christy"She smiled
"Okay,thank you Christy for sharing your intelligence with us,like I said earlier during a surgery let your eyes be open to notice an error that even the surgeon didn't notice..it can help us save lives more"The students appluaded again.
Mr.Dickson appreciated Mason and Christy again,spoke some few words to the students then dismissed the students.
≈≈≈THE CAFÉ ≈≈≈
"Christy you were amazing today"Tang Yan shrieked"I saw what you did during the surgery through the live video..it was brave,if you didn't speak up Mason would have lost his face and the rabbit would have died"
Christy chuckled"Thanks Tang yan"
"You welcome..what do you think Anna, wasn't Christy amazing today?"
They both stared at Anna.
"Well,you did amazing today if I do say so myself"She said nonchalantly.
"Are you still angry Anna"Christy asked
Anna was taken back,then she remembered the fight she had with Christy and realized that she was precisely at fault and she must have thought about herself only.She then regretted her actions.
"I am sorry Christy for how I have been acting lately... I'm really sorry"
Christy was relieved to know that Anna has realized her mistakes"Its so glad to have you back Anna"
"I guess we are back, right Christy?, Right Anna?So let's turn the page on what happened"Tang Yan glanced at the both of them.
"Right,let's turn the page"They both replied her.
Then they began to talk and share how their day went with each other.
"Bam!"Ken slammed an invitation card on their table, startling the three of them.
"Ken,for crying out loud..can't you say hello or something?"Anna queried him.
"Sorry beautiful ladies,my bad"
Christy shook the invitation card on the table"What is this?"
"Its an invitation card"he replied hastily
"An invitation to where?"Tang Yan hated parties
"My birthday party and it's in 2 days time..So I brought 3 invites..so are you guys coming or not?"He smiled at them.
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