UPDATED Ch.7- Page.12 RaYa FF - 'Beyond The Bounds' - Page 5

Sad about Priya being reproductively challenged but am sure there is ram with her... She will manage to convince him...

Let us see..

Please continue soon...thanks for PM😛😛

CHAPTER - 2
Ram left for a 3day trip to Zurich while Priya directed the chores for the day to their cleaning lady and headed for the orphanage.. it was 15 minutes walk from her home.. she loved this 30 minutes of carefree walk every day around the beautiful city losing herself in the places and faces of various breed of people.. Ashiyaan - the orphanage stood in a secluded place under the shade of a big old banyan tree that gave the small cottage a poetic look.. it had a shining tiled lawn in front and a big back yard which had been turned into a playground consisting some basic rides like seesaw, swings, merry-go-round for children.. as Priya entered the cemented pathway no sooner she was greeted by Shambhu.. a short stout Nepali man in his late 50s.. who was the housekeeper of the orphanage.. every morning like a daily ritual he would flash his bright white teeth which looked even brighter because of his dark complexion, greet Priya and adored her like his own daughter.. who in return considered him a father figure.. He greeted her likewise but unusually his face lacked that joyous expression today.. Priya wondered why and questioned him immediately..

"kya baat hain kaka?? Koi pareshani hain?? Apka chehra itna utra hua kyun hain??" she inquired.

"app.. ap andar chaliye bitiyan.. main sab batata hu.." he urged her to come inside quickly.

She followed him and went inside to find herself in an astounding situation.
On one of the brightly colored beds lied a little girl cold and motionless.. Priya rushed to her and kneeled down beside the bed.. it wasn't a familiar face.. she was still breathing but her entire body was numb and blue..

"kaun hain yeh?? Priya yelled.. "I am asking who is she?? Mrs. Gomez kaha hain??"

Mrs. Gomez the head governess at the dormitory came running in.. "ye..yes ma'am.." she stammered.. never had she seen Priya in so much rage..

"where have you been?? And who is this child?? Where did she come from?? And why the hell haven't anyone called a doctor yet??" she fired her rapid round of questions at the already scared old woman..

"mm..ma'.. ma'am we are not sure of how she got here.. the cleaning lady found her lying at the corner of the lawn this morning.. and I have informed the clinic.. the doctor will be here any moment.." she replied obediently!

"I don't believe this..!! someone drops a child at our front door and you people have no clue about this?? Is that believable Mrs. Gomez?? You were supposed to be the most responsible one but I am so disappointed.." Priya nodded her head angrily.. "so irresponsible you all are that you didn't even change the poor child's drenched clothes.. get me a towel and some fresh warm clothes right now!!" she roared like a tigress.

It was the end of September, nights had become very chilly and windy.. the misty night washed the dusty leaves of the trees clean and green..

She picked up the lifeless kid within her embrace, rubbed her cold body and wet hair with the towel and changed her into some warm clothes.. in the mean time the local child specialist who was also a family friend to RaYa and handled all the medical cases of the dormitory, doctor Broodricks arrived.. he examined the little child carefully.. prescribed some medicines and wrote down some tests to be done.. he informed Priya that the child needed special care and attention.. he gave her the appointment of the very evening for the tests to be conducted.

"there's nothing to be worried about Mrs. Kapoor, she will gain back consciousness in couple of hours. Give her the prescribed medicines and get her to the hospital in the evening to run some tests.. nothing to be alarmed about, just some routine procedure."

"thanks a lot doctor.. but this one is a rare case.. we found her lying at the corner of the lawn this morning.. never has this happened in these 4 years of my orphanage.. I don't know what to say, what to do doc" Priya explained him the actual case..

"relax Priya.. let the child wake up I'm sure you will get all your answers.."

"but I don't understand what sort of parents abandon their child in such a ruthless manner.."

"oh there are many such inhuman amongst us.. we fail to recognize them.. anyway you take care and I will see you in the evening.."

"thanks doc!" Priya said gratefully.

The rest of the day she spent looking after the child.. she sat beside her comforting her with a quilt.. caressing her hair.. wondering who this little angel might be.. just then a toddler came running to her..

"didi.. yeh kaun hain??" she asked.

Priya picked her up and made her sit on her lap.. "yeh..? yeh apki nayi didi hain.." she replied in a child like manner.

"nayi didi??"

"haan.."

"toh didi khelegi mere sath.."

"haan zarur khelegi.."

"didi toh bolti hi nehi.. unko bolo na uthe aur khele mere sath"

Priya cuddled her and replied "baby didi ki tabiyat thodi kharab hain na.. toh woh rest kar rahi hain.. jaise hi thik hojayegi bohot khelegi apke sath.."

"sacchi..??" she asked rhythmically.

"haan.. sacchi.." Priya answered correspondingly.

She hugged Priya holding her neck with her tiny arms, kissed her cheeks and ran away.

Later in the afternoon the hapless child regained her senses but didn't speak a word.. Priya fed her warm milk with chocolate flavored cereal.. she ate quietly and obediently.. Priya tried to accomplish communication with the fair full-figured girl who was about 3 and half feet in height.. her big round eyes were pitch black and coordinating with them black silky-straight waist length hair.. too long for a 7-8 year old but her hair made her look like one of those Disney princesses.. Priya felt a pinch of acquaintance with the child.. but what it was, she could not figure out.. may be just a string of motherhood that she felt with every other child at the dormitory.. shrugging of her intense assumptions she tried to talk to her

"what's your name sweet heart??"

She raised her chin and gave Priya a blank look

after a little pause she asked again "kya naam hain apka beta?? Kaha rehte ho??"

she did not reply.. kept on staring pointlessly..

strange! Priya thought.. normally a kid of her age would be howling by now looking for her mother, home etc.. but here there was no such actions.. not even a single word.. maybe she is deaf and dumb.. but then she had responded to Priya's question.. raised her head, gave her a look.. though it was blank but yet a reaction.

"accha chalo hum bahar chalte hain okay?? We will play with rest of the kids and make new friends.."




In the evening Priya reached with the kid at the assigned time.. the newly appointed receptionist badgered her with a list of questions..

"Who's the patient?? What's her name?? What's your relation with her?? Whom have you been referred by??"

"Doctor Broodricks.. I have an appointment with him.. tell him Mrs. Priya Kapoor's here you'll get all your answers.." an irritated Priya replied sternly.

Within next couple of minutes Priya was escorted to the doctor's cabin while the child was taken by a nurse to ran down the tests.

"so what do you know by now?" the doctor asked "The girl seems very calm and quiet"

"nothing.. I know absolutely nothing about her.. she hasn't spoken a word since she gained her consciousness back!"

"what?? why??" he asked bewildered.

"I.. I've no idea doc.. you tell me.. could it be a medical condition?? Or probably she is just in shock.."

"hmm.. this sounds serious.. okay let's see.. I have given all sorts of tests to know her medical history only.. so let the reports come then we can come to a conclusion.."

Priya nodded in agreement.

"btw I think you should let her stay with you at your home.. she is fragile and needs unconditional attention which might be possible during day time at the dormitory but at night she needs a mother figure.."

"but doc.. at my home?? Ram's out of town.. and you know how he is about kids and adoption"

"yeah, I know Priya but you are not adopting her.. explain him the case, the actual case when he gets back.. I'm sure he will understand.."

Priya gazed at him aimlessly.

"well anyway it's your call.. it was just a suggestions" he said.

The next minute the nurse knocked and entered the cabin with the child.
"all the tests has been done doctor" she informed him.. "but.. under what name should I register the patient??"

The doctor looked at priya for an answer.. "so...?? You have any name in mind??"

"Pihu.. name her Pihu Kapoor.." she replied instantly.

"okay.. so Pihu Kapoor it is.." he notified the nurse smiling.

Priya smiled abruptly thinking of her memory with Ram about 2 years after their marriage.. when they had mistaken the break off in her menstrual cycle to be a possibility of pregnancy.. ever since both Priya and Ram wanted a daughter..

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Priya stood in front of the dressing table.. bulging in a round cushion inside her shirt.. posing in front of the mirror trying to see how she would look with an actual baby bump.. she embraced the fake bump with both her hands talking to her unborn baby. (if you remember Priya in BALH talking to her unborn twin babies.. will be easier to imagine)

"hi baby.. kaise ho ap?? Pata hain mumma kab se apka intezaar kar rahi thi.. can't wait any longer.. ab bas jaldi se ajao ap.. mumma loves you a lot"
she caressed it lovingly letting herself float into a dreamy world she had always wanted.. she was so lost in her own thoughts that did not even hear ram entering the room.. he sneaked in silently, wrapping his arms around her waist he exclaimed..

"oh I had no idea that science had advanced at such a big rate.. I thought it takes at least 6 months for such a big bump.. par yaha toh lagta hain kal hi ajayega chotu.. what say Mrs. Kapoor??"

Priya was taken by complete shock by Ram's sudden arrival catching her in an unusual action.. instantly blood rushed to her fluffy soft cheeks making her fair skin turn crimson red.. she spun around hiding her face in his chest holding his coat tightly in a fist.

"uumm priya.. your fake bump just crashed with my real one.." ram declared.

She pulled her head off his chest and looked below where their tummy crashed.. both of them threw their head back laughing vehemently..

"so..??" ram asked.

"so..?? what??" priya asked baffled.

"boy or girl??"

"mujhe kya pata??"

"areh pata hone ke bare mein kaun pooch raha hain.. I am asking tumhe kya chahiye??"

Priya blushed yet again.. "ap batao.. apko kya chahiye..??" she asked him
instead..

he swung her towards the mirror, enveloping her from behind.. "mujhe toh beti chahiye.. jo meri Priya jitni beautiful, caring and innocent ho.." he placed a soft peck on the nape of her neck..

she snaked her hands over his and replied "mujhe bhi beti hi chahiye.. jo meri ram jaisi golu molu ho.."

he giggled on her mention about goluness.. "aur pata hain usska naam kya rakhenge hum??"

"kya??" she asked

"Pihu.. Pihu Kapoor.."

"aaawww that is such a cute name.. haan Pihu hi rakkhenge.." saying it she let her head back, relaxing on his shoulder..

he cuddled closer to her.. "I love you Priya.."

"I love you too.."

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"Priya.. what happened?? what are you smiling at??" doctor Broodricks intruded into her thoughts..

"what..?? aahh.. nothing.. just some sweet memories.." she answered smiling "anyway.. I'll take your leave now.."

"yeah.. come back same time, day after tomorrow to collect the reports.." he directed her.

"sure.. thanks again Doc.."

"take care.."

TO BE CONTINUED...

hope Pihu s fine