The Binding String

F O R T Y - S I X

"Then I would recommend Dr. Ansari for Roohi. I will forward her reports to him. Her advance tests would be taken care of well." Dr. Ansari is one of the best and famous pediatrician in the city who works in Fortis Hospital. For common man it's not easy to reach him but Raman Bhalla can make same happen.

"Are you sure he would be able to help us?"

"Most probably he will. They are experienced doctors and reports would be trustworthy as well."

"Okay then. Please have words with Dr. Ansari then. We are taking her now." Raman declared which was more like an announcement and the couple decided to drive straightway to Fortis for Roohi's further tests.

"Yes I have talked but he is a busy man. I afraid...."

"Don't worry. I have my ways." Raman didn't give Dr. Archana a chance to speak and dialed Mihir number, "Mihir you have the number of Health Minister PA right?" PSR manufactured a health drink for kids to be distributed on children day and from that time Raman Bhalla came in contact with Union Health Minister. He didn't say much to Mihir but asked him to get a letter from him so that they can meet Dr. Ansari early.

"I have mailed reports to Dr. Ansari junior. She will follow up things with you." Dr. Archana informed further and walked towards another end of the room where Roohi was sleeping. She checked little girl and asked the nurse to lift the little girl.

"Doctor aap hume kyon kuch nahi bata rahi hai? Atleast kuch toh bataye ki Roohi ko Fortis kyon refer kiya hai?" (Doctor your silence is sinking my heart. Atleast give us an idea what happened to Roohi.) Ishita cried holding Dr. Archana hand.

"Ishita i can understand how it feels par is waqt kuch bhi kehna theek nahi hoga. Main kisi bhi tarah ka dar nahi chahati hoon tumhare aur Raman ke dil mein. Isliye maine kaha hai ki Roohi ko ek baar Dr. Ansari ko examine karne do. We will talk after that." (Ishita I can understand how it feels but I dont want to create any type of unnecessary fear in your heart. Thats why I have asked you and Raman to take Roohi in another hospital, probable best one where they can examine Roohi thoroughly.) Dr. Archana patted Ishita back whereas the nurse bring half sleepy girl in her arms, the anxious and emotional mother spread her arms wider and hugged Roohi tightly. Ishita peppered numerous kisses on Roohi face with a tear filled eyes. "My baby...Meri jaan. Utho na beta." (Please open your eyes Roohi.) Ishita softly pat Roohi's soft cheeks to wake her up but when she doesn't responded her it crushed her heart. Ishita hugged little Roohi making her head rest against her chest. Raman who was done passing  the necessary information to Mihir walked towards Ishita, he caressed Roohi's hairs softly and peaked her forehead.

"Meri bacchi. Papa and Mumma are with you. Hum aapko kuch nahi hone denge beta." (Rooh ne strong. Mumma and Papa are with you.) Raman doesn't know what made him speak so but he whispered the words as a promise in sleeping Roohi ears. He collected Roohi's reports and the couple came out from doctor cabin. They were clueless and restless but deep down Raman felt like to prepare himself for even hard situations.

"Chal puttar. Hum sab Roohi ko Fortis lekar chalte hai. Pata nahi yeh doctor kyon kuch nahi bata rahi hai." (Let's go Raman. We shall take her to another hospital. I dont know why this doctor is not telling her anything.) Santhosh Bhalla lovingly peaked her granddaughter head, her eyes were brimming with tears which was not in her control anymore. She broke down into tears seeing her bubbly granddaughter weak and pale.

"Maa aap aur Papa please ghar jaaiye. Hum log dekhte hai na, aap aur Papa sach mein abhi mat chaliye." (No Maa. Not yet. Me and Ishita are going for Roohi's check-up. We would let you know everything. Please don't come along us now.) Raman plead infront of his parents especially his father with a hope that he will consider his words. Om Prakash Bhalla nodded his head in affirmation and Raman called his driver whether  he reached or not.