O Saathi Rey

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: 

In no way or form, do I ever want this to happen in the show. I just thought it would be interesting to write about because I want to see a headstrong, practical but still dobi Raavi and Shiva as her rock, as always. 

Also, as usual, ShiVi are the mains of my story, so I have something very interesting lined up. Inspired by a movie I watched recently. 

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"Dhara di, kya baat hai, aapne hum sabko aise kyu bulaya yaha pe?" Raavi asked, confused.

Dhara had asked both the couples to sit with her and Gaumbi in the aangan. They had just visited a fertility clinic regarding reports of their issues with conceiving a child. And they did not have great news.

"Bhabhi, aap toh clinic gaye the na, check up ke liye? Kya bola unhone?" Shiva enquired, seeing their fallen faces.

Dhara sighed before answering, "Gaye the. Results bhi aa gaye, wahi collect karne gaye the." She took out the file and placed it on the table in front of them. "Mai aur Gaumbi bilkul healthy hai, bas baby ke liye healthy nahi hai."

"Kya matlab?" Dev frowned.

"Matlab ye, ki agar baby conceive hota bhi hai, toh meri body baby ko sustain nahi kar paayegi. Inhospitable environment bola tha Dr. Pal ne."

The air surrounding them became heavy. No one knew what to do with the information they just received. They didn't even know why she was sharing this with them. Surely, there has to be some other reason.

"Matlab...." Rishita whispered, in disbelief.

"Matlab ye, ki mai kabhi baccha paida nahi kar sakti. It's practically impossible." Dhara gave a weak smile.

Everyone's looks changed, and any confusion was replaced by pity and sympathy.

"Dhara Di, aap tension mat lo-" Raavi began to pacify Dhara, but was stopped by Gautam.

"Raavi fikar mat kar, humne ye expect kiya tha, isliye ye baat hume accept karne me time nahi laga. Dr. Pal ne dusre methods suggest kiye, family start karne ke." Gaumbi put his hand on Raavi's head, and sat next to Dhara.

"Adoption bola unhone, most convenient option, lekin Maa hargiz khilaaf hai adoption ke. Aur dusra..." Dhara faltered, glancing over at Gautam.

"Surrogacy." Gaumbi completed her sentence for her.

Everyone shifted a bit in their seats, except for (dobi) Raavi.

"Surrogacy? Matlab aapne kisi ko dhundh liya surrogacy ke liye? Aur woh maan bhi gayi?" Raavi shot question after question, getting excited at the prospect of finally seeing them have their own kid.

Dhara nodded no, "Humne surrogacy choose kiya, lekin abhi tak pucha nahi hai. Pata nahi woh maanegi ya nahi."

"Ye bhi point hai, lekin aap ne paise jode hai surrogacy ke liye? Free me thodi na koi aurat surrogate banegi." Raavi enquired.

"Doctor ne suggest kiya ki family me surrogate dhundhna sabse zyaada convenient hai. Toh isliye hum...." Gautam trailed off.

"Tum dono se kuch maangne aaye hai." Dhara shifted her gaze between Rishita and Raavi.

To say that the two ladies were dumbfounded is an understatement. They stood agape at what they were trying to insinuate. Surrogacy when adoption is clearly an option?

"Aap chahti hai mai ya Raavi surrogate bane aap ke liye?" Rishita asked, irritated.

"I know hum zyaada maang rahe hai, par-"