Lie than Truth

"Focus on more important things, Meredith Kaye," I said to myself before glancing at my study desk to see where my checklist was.

I was suddenly reminded of my upcoming general executive check-up. I sat in my study chair before taking my checklist. It contained the things my doctor said I needed to observe on my own after my last check-up last month.

I smiled. So far, based on my checklist, things were going smoothly about my condition. I feel no fatigue, my vitals were doing good according to my mini check-ups at the university clinic, and my maintenance medications really helped. Also, there's no swollen portion on my breast.

That's right. I had nothing to worry about. I shouldn't be scared. That check-up was like my other previous one. The checkup results would be okay.

I bit my bottom lip before I put the checklist back on my desk. I quickly got up and stood in front of the full-length mirror in the middle of the two beds inside the room. I took off my shirt. Immediately, my gaze