Eileen had never known that chemo was such a torment.
She became very sensitive to smells, wanting to vomit when she smelled anything. Her limbs were weak. It was difficult for her to stand.
She woke up at 3:00 am.
When she went to the toilet, she was surprised to find her urine pink.
She quickly took another pill and got an hour to relax after the medicine took effect. She hurried to catch up on her sleep.
Finally, the day broke.
As soon as it was light, she went to the
hospital.
In this condition, it was too hard for her to stay at home alone. She felt it would be better to stay in the hospital.
Kirsten came.
Seeing her pale face, she asked anxiously," Are you okay?"
Eileen nodded. "I feel much better than last night."
"That’s good."
Kirsten was relieved. "Who was the man at the barbecue that day?"
"Ruben, my colleague."
"He’s interested in you. Anyone can see that."
Eileen didn't deny it but said, "I already rejected him."
Kirsten was stunned. "But why?”
"I have cancer. I don't even know how long I can live. Why should I agree to be with him?"
Kirsten answered, "Why are you so stupid? Because you don't know when you will die, you have to seize the chance to enjoy love. Don't make yourself regret it."
Eileen asked, "Do you think it's fair to him?"
Kirsten didn't say anything.
Eileen continued, "I don't want a relationship now. After all, even living is difficult for me."
"Bah!"
Kirsten scolded her, "What are you talking about? The chemo will be successful, and you can live to be a hundred."
After that, Eileen stayed in the hospital and received treatment.
"You have beautiful long hair. Why do you want to cut it? You can dye it brown and have a perm. It will be great!" the barber tried hard to sell his service.
"Thank you, but I don't need it. Just shave i t."
The barber froze.
He had rarely seen a female customer who wanted her hair shaved.
"Can't you? Then I'll find another shop."
The barber hurriedly said, "Yes."
Sitting in front of the mirror, Eileen looked at her shoulder-length hair and took a picture of herself.
She would keep it as a souvenir.
A few minutes later, all her hair had been shaved.
Kirsten handed over the hat. "I just bought i t."
"Thanks."
Eileen put it on.
Kirsten said, "Very handsome. You can also wear all kinds of wigs and change styles.”
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