AYMAN IN INTENSIVE CARE
Nurse Mona who was starting her morning shift asked Hoda of the night shift about Ayman. He was in intensive care and his breathing stopped at one a.m. He was kept alive by the ventilator. When the plants were brought by Wafaa, a medicine was made from them and was given to Ayman about midnight. They also got the news that two cars were damaged in Sinai and six men were washed down a wadi. They were OK.
AYMAN REGAINS HIS HEALTH
Ayman began to improve. His breathing became normal. He felt well when he got up a few hours later. He walked around the ward. Then, in the afternoon he and his family sat in the roof terrace enjoying the fresh air. He was still weak and his brother helped him. He asked about the female spider but it was not found yet.
AYMAN THE RESCUER
His mother said his adventure was finished. His picture was in the papers and on TV. He was the one who saved hundreds of lives. Professor Malcolm said he saved the world from the black and yellow deadly spiders. The Professor said Ayman could study at Oxford University if the wanted. His father said he needn't worry about getting a good job. His uncle said the best employers would want a man like him. Ayman felt like a new person with a new future. The Professor presented him a new camera as a "Thank you" with lots of attachments kept in an aluminium case.
WHAT ABOUT THE BALCK AND YELLOW SPIDERS?
Asking about the female spider, Ayman was told it was not found yet. The spiders in the desert would be left, as they did not hurt unless they were disturbed. Mohamed said archaeologists and tourists would like to visit the place. Ayman answered that science would find an answer.
THE FEMALE SPIDER APPEARS AGAIN
Just then, Ayman saw the female spider near Lamia's shoulders. If she moved, she would be bitten. So, he quickly told her to keep still to take her a photo. The camera's flashlight blinded the spider for a moment. At the same time Ayman had knocked it into the aluminium box which he quickly shut.
AYMAN BITTEN FOR THE SECOND TIME
Everyone congratulated Ayman. Soon, a look of horror appeared on everyone's face. Ayman had two red marks where the spider had bitten him again. Ayman fell to the floor with closed eyes.
A TV PROGRAMME ABOUT AYMAN
Many hours later, Ayman began to hear voices around him. He heard his name and saw his face on TV screen. A reporter was saying that the minister described Ayman as a brave young man who was ready to give his life to save others. His intelligence and bravery saved thousands of people from certain death. The reporter said people also celebrated because Ayman was still alive.
WHY THE BITE DOESN'T KILL AYMAN?
The reporter asked Dr Salah why Ayman didn't die of the second bite. The doctor said his body made antivenom when he was bitten the first time. So he had produced a lot of antivenom that made the second bite of little effect on him. In the end, the reporter thanked the doctor and gave a special "Thank you" to Ayman the most popular young man in Egypt that day.
الخميس أبريل 10, 2008 8:43 pm
