07/04/2026
If you’re wondering whether that fine babe in the picture is me yes, it is my short self.
But abeg, leave my height. That is not today’s problem. Focus. 😌
So I was in the clinic, minding my short, peaceful business
When madam elegance herself walked in.
The first thing that entered before her was her perfume.
Not smell, presence. That mixture you cannot understand it except you have been to dubai for perfume testing. Makachi, that perfume was marvelous.
The kind that will make everybody in the room pause like:
“Who is rich here?” 🌹
This woman was glowing. Skin like glass.
If I looked well, I’m sure I would seen my face.
I couldn't help but complement her
I said, “Ma, I love your perfume.”
She smiled.
Ah.
That smile carried generational wealth.
“Welcome ma, how may I help you?”
She told me what she wanted, I said no problem, let’s scan.
We started.
She said, “The pressure is too much.”
I adjusted immediately and apologised.
Next thing she said:
“Hmmm… so nurses do scans too?”
I said, “Yes ma, nurses can do scans if trained… but I’m not a nurse. I’m a sonographer.”
She now looked like I just invented a new course
“What is that one again?”
I explained calmly.
Her face?
Already carrying small attitude like hand luggage.
We continued.
Then she said:
“I hope you are doing it well o. I don’t like nonsense.”
My spirit sat up.
I said politely, “Yes ma, but please allow me concentrate so I don’t miss anything.”
Then she dropped it.
The sentence that woke up my ancestors:
“Ah! This girl, even as you are small, you have mouth to speak big English.”
Me? Small?
Me? Big English?
Me?? THIS GIRL???
I said:
“Ma, I’m sorry but I can’t continue this scan. Your words are disrespectful.”
She widened her eyes like I just cancelled her flight.
“Me? Disrespect you?”
I said, “Yes ma.”
Then she fired back:
“This place was recommended. I’m sure whoever you’re covering for doesn’t know how rude you are. I’m not even comfortable that a small girl like you will scan me. Abeg get out.”
GET. OUT.
I kept quiet.
Because once she said “this place was recommended,” I already knew
She will be back.
They always come back.
Less than one hour later
Madam fragrance returned.
But this time
No roses.
Only remorse.
Face like “life has humbled me.”
“Hi my friend, I’m sorry”
I said, “First of all, I am not your friend. Secondly, apology accepted. Have a nice day.”
She said, “Can we continue the scan?”
I said:
“I’m sorry, I can’t. I don’t want my emotions to affect your care. Please find another centre.”
“Ah sister, calm down, I didn’t know"
I opened my eyes wide.
She said, “It’s just”
I said,
“My small stature, I know. Goodbye.”
Inside my mind?
“Egbe eligwe, no pity. Gbakpai kwaram ya anya.”
So scan is done by stature and not profession abi?
Toh