Lettre Fatale
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Would Rachael be able to survive after being diagnosed as having cervical cancer? And if so at what cost?
Kristina Howells
I am a published author and poet. I currently live in Calais in France, I am a British expat. I have written non-fiction and fiction works. I design all my book covers, and I have become an online judge of ebooks.My works include:A Hatter goes MadTe DeumUna voceLettre FataleMaking sense of the Genesis FloodMaking sense of the Life of ChristLaw and GospelLes Delices de CalaisShort storiesPoetrySince my publishers have gone out of business due to the credit crisis I am now self publishing using Lulu.com to help me. It is easy to publish without paying for it when you know how. All my works are found on amazon.If you wish to contact me please do not hesitate all queries will be answered.
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Lettre Fatale - Kristina Howells
Lettre Fatale
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Chapter One
It was one letter that Rachael did not want to receive. Staring down at the white envelope with the Doctors' postmark on it made her quiver as she slowly turned it over and began to open it. Rachael's heart was beating frivolously. Trying to calm herself down, thinking that it was nothing, just a query regarding another test, gave her a sense of serenity.
Pulling herself together, Rachael began to read it:
Dear Miss Jones,
Following your recent smear test it was found that you have slightly abnormal cells. I would very much like to see you to discuss this. There is nothing for you to worry about.
Yours faithfully,
Dr. Payne
Rachael stood still, trying to take in what the letter was saying. She re-read it. As she did, she began to cry. Not understanding what it meant, Rachael slowly pulled herself together and began to get ready for work.
She grabbed her black handbag and opened the door. As she did, she remembered the letter', placing it into her bag. She left her house for the number five bus at the bottom of her road.
Whilst on •the bus, all Rachael could think about was the letter. She felt numb, unable to cry. She had no one to tell the news to; all Rachael could do was to remain brave in the face of her work colleagues.
She soon got off the bus and began to walk up the steep hill to the school where she worked. A school that was due to be closed by the authorities, due to falling number of pupils and frequently falling OFSTED. It was a place that she wasn't looking forward to being at. Not today. As she walked through the building into the staff room she began to cry.
What's up Rachael?
asked Sarah.
Oh nothing, time of the month probably,
she replied.
Sarah wasn't so sure that Rachael was telling the truth and went to the Head Teacher to see if she could find out what was wrong with Rachael, who was quite clearly in no fit state to teach.
Rachael, a young 25 year old originally from London, had moved to Cranston a year ago, following her promotion to Head of Drama. Rachael was vulnerability, and because of this, Sarah, a Maths teacher who had been at the school since her arrival, had always supported her, and helped her through many crises. But deep clown she knew in her heart of hearts that something was seriously wrong.
As Sarah approached the Head Teacher’s office, she began to take a deep breath and knocked on the door.
Come in,
said the Head Teacher, Oh Sarah, what can I do for you?
It's Rachael. She's not herself. She's in the staff room trying to put on a brave face. Can you talk to her?
Sarah asked.
She's desperately trying not to cry.
Okay, ask her to come and see me.
Sarah left to fetch Rachael from the staff room and take her to the Head’s office.
As Rachael approached the office, the Head Teacher became concerned. She had never seen her looking so pale.
Please Rachael, sit clown. You're not looking yourself.
No, l received this letter through the post this morning and l don't know what to do. I’m all on my own, and I’m frightened that it could be cancer.
Oh Rachael, I’m so sorry. Listen, why don't you give the Doctor a call, and go and see him this morning? Don't worry about trying to teach, go and get it sorted and tell me what he says after lunch.
''Thank you, l will."
Rachael left the Head Teachers office and proceeded to call Doctor. Payne’s surgery. It took her over half an hour to get through. When she finally did, Rachael found the receptionist very unsympathetic, but managed to get an appointment to see Doctor Payne as an emergency. Rachael was relieved.
The appointment was made for ten-thirty that morning. She couldn't wait to get this all sorted out. It seemed like one big nightmare, which at present had no ending. After making the phone call, Rachael went back into the staff room. Mary, a fellow English teacher made her a cup of tea.
Here you go love,
said Mary, this should cheer you up.
Thanks,
Rachael replied.
"What time do you have to be at