Anna Guy was putting on her make up. She had switched off the computer and secured the windows, signalling the end of the day’s work. Anna’s office was next to Dr Braver’s. It was probably the size of a primary school classroom. Her seat faced the entrance, and to her left was the door to Dr Braver’s office.
“I didn’t think you were still coming,” Anna said, without looking up, as she put the last layer of pink-purple lipstick.
“Dare I do such a thing?” I asked.
“You and I would have put one leg in one trouser,” she said, now looking at me with a smile that didn’t match her statement.
“Oh, I would love that. But that must be a real large and long trouser for these legs,” I said, smiling reassuringly, pointing to my long legs.
“Is there any other long and large part of you?” She asked, as she adjusted her gold necklace.
“Oh yes. Every part of me. Even my heart,” I said, although I ticked a bit, thinking she was referring to something else. I guessed she might have thought she was becoming too familiar. And as if she was waking from a dream, and suddenly realised she was Dr Braver’s secretary, she changed the tone of her voice and resumed being in charge.
“Now then. I thought I should give you a bit of induction as per Dr Braver’s instruction.” She said, as she pulled out a thick folder from among the tens on the top shelf.
I nodded.
“You will find some of what I am going to tell you in the Red Book. I don’t suppose you have had any chance to read it.”
“Only a bit,” I said.
“Right. You’ve seen the office. Every junior doctor has their pigeonhole and must check every day, as that is where I leave information for them. At the moment, there are so many discharge summaries to be done.
“Once you’ve dictated the letters, put them in an envelope and hand it to me.”
“What happens when I go on leave?” I asked, looking again at the pile of case notes.
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“No holidays?” My mind immediately flashed to the plan I had already made to attend my sister’s wedding in Lagos. Being the first son, I would be expected to give away my sister. As I listened to her, I thought, That would be tough. There would be a fight. A big one, if he refused to let me go.
“I don’t suppose you’re married,” she enquired.
“No, I’m not,” I replied, although I felt like saying I was, thinking that I wasn’t ready to have a relationship with a married woman. Besides, she was my boss’ secretary.
“Jolly good. Better for Dr Braver’s doctor not to be married, because you don’t get to see your family. Your job must come before your family.”
I now started to find the whole thing ridiculous and hoped she would stop. She probably had read it on my face. And she changed her voice, now smiling invitingly.
“Be careful whom you discuss with, particularly, the nurses. He has informants all over the place. And they tell him things.”
I nodded.
“Listen, I think you will be alright. I am here to help you. Let me know if Dr Braver upsets you,” she said, as she started to clear her desk, signalling the apparent end of the meeting.
“Dr Braver?” I almost shouted.
“Oh yes, Dr Braver. I will sort him out.”
I didn’t know what she meant by that. But I guess she must be a powerful secretary that would sort out her boss. I looked at this wonderful woman with an eye that says, Really?
“You see, there are only two women who can sort Dr Braver out. Mrs Jezebel Braver and Mrs Anna Guy. And he knows that!”
“Thank you very much for that,” I said, wondering what she really meant by two women. Is Dr Braver having an extramarital affair with his secretary? I concluded that wasn’t my cup of tea. Good luck to him. At least, this lady has a soft spot. And I believe she likes me a lot.