7 Deadly decisions

The street takes was dark and looked haunting. There were rats running in the sideways, circling around the dustbins that hadn't been emptied for days. There were cats chasing these rats. Water dripping from the pipes echoed through their way. It was not time for the Sunrise yet. The path way was wet with water filled in the dirty puddles. Inaya and Mia walked without making noises not to wake the beggars sleeping on their away.

"So you have the bucket, soap, a sponge, cotton clothes and pads, syringe, scissor, bandages, and a spare dress?" Mia asked Inaya once again.

"I also have some painkillers," Inaya added. She had prepared well the moment Mia gave her the list to be ready with.

"Great," Mia replied. "Now, like I said, I'm not going to guarantee anything. This process is even life-threatening. It's our own risk. Do you get it ?" Mia kept repeating this.

"I get it, I get it, don't worry," Inaya said and continued on their journey.

A few minutes later, they reached the entrance of the building that looked ready to fall any time.

Through the narrow entrance, Mia and Inaya walked towards the door. An old woman was sitting there with a pouch.

"1200 for each," the old woman demanded.

"But it was only 800 last time," Mia replied.

"This is your second, and you know the risk is high," the woman said, observing Inaya.

"But it's her first time, leave me," Mia spoke for Inaya this time. Old woman did not take her eyes off

"800 for you, total 2000" the old woman agreed finally.

"Fine, whatever," Mia rolled her eyes and paid the money. The currency notes looked new. Inaya understood they were from the man she served.

"This place is not that hygienic," Inaya whispered to Mia, looking around the ancient building that has dirty floors and walls, which even acid wash cannot clean. There is also a foul odour in the air because of the poor waste management. Inaya closed her nose.

"Feel happy that at least they are doing this for us," Mia whispered back, finding the rooms. There was no one inside or in the corridors or the hallway.

"Why is there no one here?" Inaya asked, feeling curious.

"Because people are expected to come at the exact time of their appointment and leave," Mia informed her. "Here, your room is 9 here itself, and mine is on the second floor, room 13," Mia gave the token to Inaya and sent her off. Inaya's heart began to pound faster. She felt scared. Fear began to creep into her heart.

"What did the lady mean by its risky to do abortion?" Inaya asked her doubt at last.

"Because at times, due to complications, people die," Mia said very casually.

"This is your second time? Why did you let it happen then?" Inaya asked.

"It's not like rich men care or listen to us. Mario never cared about me but pleasure, he would never use protection and cause this to multiple women. I cared only about his money, not him, so," Mia shrugged. "Go in, don't waste time. It takes time," Mia pushed her into the door, smiled at Inaya, and bid farewell.

Inaya held on to her dress tightly while the other hand gripped strongly to the bucket.

"Come in quick, undress," a woman ordered. She was impolite and in a hurry. She was disposing a bloody glove and resched for a new pair. She handed a few pills to Inaya asking her to swallow and wait for ten minutes.

Naked, feeling cold, Inaya sat on the metal coat that had green sheets. The creepy looks from the nurses, men and women, made her feel extremely uncomfortable. "She is so young," a man said with a smile.

"Someone learned to have fun so early and is now facing a consequence," the another woman said to the man.

"The tenderness has not left her," the man said again.

Inaya felt horrible. She wanted to run away. 'Please let me get over with thus without dangers,' she prayed.

"Lie down," the head woman who gave the pills ordered her. Inaya tied her hair up and lay still. She could feel a chill in her bones. 'I will be fine, Mia will be fine, we will return back quickly,' The lady touched her lower abdomen. Inaya immediately shut her eyes tightly. She felt as if her bones are about to break into pieces. She could also feel the blood oozing down through her thighs and wetting her lower part of the body. The lain was incredible that she passed out in a minute. Hence she didn't know what kind of procedure is being done to her.

Half a day later, Inaya slowly opened her eyes. She felt immovable, heavy, and under so much of pain below her hips. "Arghh," she made a sound, and gasped for air. Next to her laid, Mia, both naked, lying under a bold in coats without sheets.

"Mia, Mia," Inaya tried to wake her. A few minutes later Inaya called again. "Mia."