Chapter 143 - False Positive

“It’s really too early to confirm yet, Abby. Malay mo false positive ka at hyperchlorhydria (hyperacidity) lang ‘yan. Counting on days could be very misleading since it’s only a few weeks since, uhm, you first do the deed, you say. At hindi ka pa nagkakaroon. We’ll have to wait for your next period to come. Kapag na-delay ka magte-test tayo ulit, saka natin makukumpirma ‘yan. Please, just relax. H’wag kang umiyak,” nag-aalalang anas ni Rafael, inilapag nito ang dalawang pregnancy test kit na ginamit nya sa side drawer.

“Oo nga, pero kilala ko ang katawan ko, Rafael!” punas-punas nya ang kanyang naglalalaglagang mga luha nang mahimasmasan sya sa kanyang pagkahimatay. “Alam ko ‘yun, kasi nursing ang kurso ko.”

“At doktor naman ako, Abby. Syempre dapat makasigurado muna tayo. For now, I can only give you vits. And take the necessary precautions as if pregnant ka nga just to be sure. H’wag ka nang kumontra. Nursing ka nga pero simpleng pagta-track ng regla mo hindi mo ginagawa. Buti pa