Two people come out of a building and into a story that will change the rest of their lives. The entry into the building was to test the couple for their HIV status, which they had been putting off for a while. They have left the building and entered into a life of taking anti-retrovirals, testing their CD-4 count and a broken relationship. These two have entered into the story of not trusting each other and despising each other, they will no longer be the same again.
The story goes back to when the couple met at University. They were interested in each other but were both in serious relationships. Eventually one day they met again at a party where, under the influence of alcohol managed to get together and since that day were inseparable. Even though they were seeing each other they were involved in promiscuous acts outside their relationship, especially when intoxicated. One day a friend of theirs was admitted into hospital with serious complications, where he was tested for HIV/AIDS and the results came out positive. When they heard this, they decided to go for a test as well. That was the start of their misery as they were faced with this new life changing episode.
This is the story of many South Africans, make sure you are not one of them.
Tweet this!
Do you know your status? I think it's important constantly test themselves especially when people don't want to commit themselves to one partner. This is an interesting read, but would have loved to read a little bit more.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see your writings being more personal. It's an interesting read but I would love to know more about you!!!!!
ReplyDelete