P.S., Small update at the end of chapter 8
Chapter 9
Rey gravely looked at his petite arms and legs wondering what could have caused this phenomenon. He knew that this world and his projection were not a delusion created by his mind. Both Reena and Rily seemed to be too true than an imaginary reality cooked up by his brain. The only fact he learnt from this process was that his conscious was present in this toy bear and the world seemed real. There was three possibilities in his mind which needed some bit of experimental proofs to be verified.
His first hypothesis was that if he was thrown into a parallel world where the real Rey doesn't exist. Although it sounded nonsensical, he couldn't toss it out as impossible considering his circumstances. He prayed and hoped that it would be truth since he didn't want to exist in that world where he was a broken puppet. He was abandoned and had to do everything to please others. Even his presence would cause others to be uncomfortable. This theory could be easily proved if Rey doesn't exist in that world or if there are no signs or activity caused by original Rey in this world.
His second hypothesis was that his real body was dead due to some unforeseen accidents causing his soul to transfer into an inanimate object. This hypothesis scared him the most.
"Did I really turn into a ghost who can possess inanimate objects? This can't be right? Me… Me…. a ghost?" thought Rey
This hypothesis was the most unacceptable to him. Even though he loved the freedom and the superiority he had over humans as a toy, he didn't want to be a ghost. It was too scary and creepy for him. According to him, ghosts weren't any superior to humans, they were dead-people who didn't belong to this world. Thus if he proved to be a ghost, there would be possibility of other people who have been turned into inanimate objects like him which would make this world a creepy and a dangerous place. This theory could be proved if the first hypothesis turns out to be wrong and he is unable to control his original body.
"Am I gonna be an immortal ghost haunting people?" sighed Rey
The third hypothesis was an unlikely hypothesis. He considered the possibility of him controlling this toy using a network of certain wavelength. It could have been possible if a chip was implanted in his original brain and if the toy was made up of a special material if it would transfer the body's sensory input to the original brain and command from the brain. This would highly unlikely since the technology has not been developed, nor has he had a chip-implant. But this theory could be considered if the first theory was disproved and he could return to his original body.
Everything would be an assumption if it is not proved. Thus Rey planned to sneak into Reena's bag in order to go to school. His gut instinct told him that he would find some cues to his current transformation.
Even though he couldn't prove any of the above theories, he knew that he should definitely not expose this secret. Exposing himself would cause storms in the realization of parallel world, souls or even advanced technology. Looking at Rily, he couldn't believe that he had exposed his secret in order to help Reena. He had weighed the pros and cons of his actions before seeking Rily's help and yet had decided to expose his identity.
"How stupid of me? I don't even know her as a person and she would have been alright even without my help. Why did I help her? Where could have my rational mind been at that moment?" groaned Rey
"At the moment he had set a ticking time bomb for himself. He didn't know when it would burst. She was a sneaky and a crafty brat. But in the end even though his rational mind ridiculed him, he didn't feel sad about it, more so he was happy that he could help someone. Should I silence the witness to cover up my secret?" thought Rey
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The next morning.
Reena woke up in the morning completely healthy without a trace of the previous day's sickness. "Good morning! Bucchi" she said as she opened her eyes.
"Who the hell is Bucchi! Don't give me such lame names" complained Rey in his mind without making a single move.
She saw Rily sleeping gently on a chair supporting her head against the bed with a sweet expression on her face. Reena was moved by her little sister's warmth .After patting her head, Reena's eyes turned to examine the room. The sight horrified her. There were broken make-up kits, the clothes were thrown all over the room. Her pillow was destroyed and her blanket torn. She felt as if the room had survived an earthquake or a tsunami. She was burning with rage looking at the tyranny of the room. She found out that she was using Rily's blanket and pillow.
Rey who had woke up with Reena was delighted to see her in a foul mood. He was secretly anticipating that brat to get spanked.
"Alas! I'll see how you escape this divine punishment you runt!" mocked Rey as he looked at Rily. He was still mad at her for handing him over to sick Reena.
Rily woke up rubbing her pear eyes gently and let out a soft yawn.
"Good morning! Sis. How's your fever?" asked Rily sneezing coldly.
"I'm fine! What happened last night? Why are you in my room? And what happened to my room?" asked Reena bluntly directly jumping to the point.
Rey was excited to see Reena take action. "Let's see how you survive this little brat!" thought Rey.
"You passed out last night after taking your bath. I knocked so many times but you didn't answer. When I entered the room, you had passed out cold on the floor. I was so scared, I had no idea what to do! You're temperature was very high and you weren't wearing any clothes, so I had to find the clothes which would keep you warm! I was so scared that I would lose you that I accidentally destroyed your pillow. I covered your body with a blanket to keep you warm, but it also tore when I tried to lay you on the bed. I had to bring my own pillow and blanket to keep you comfortable. I was really scared that you would die" said Rily crying
"It's Ok.. It's ok now" said Reena
"Don't listen to her. She's lying through her teeth" thought Rey without spelling it out
"I.. I tried to find medicine to cure your fever so I messed up your entire room. I'm sorry, sis. I was so afraid that you were going to die" said Rily sobbing.
"If you were so scared, why didn't you call an ambulance" mocked Rey .He was disappointed at Reena for not realizing her lie
"It's Ok.. I'm not mad. Sorry for making you worry and cause all that trouble. I'll take good care of my health from now on" said Reena comforting Rily.
"That's it! You're not even mad!" Rey seemed annoyed and felt something was off.
"Sweety, you're burning up. Did you catch my cold?" asked Reena. Rily sneezed loudly. She had caught Reena's cold.
"You've really caught my cold. I'm really sorry!" said Reena hugging her.
Rily had a sinister smile on her face as she looked at Rey as she appeared from her blind side.
Rey had alarm bells ringing in his head. "That's not right! I made her avoid contact with Reena as much as possible. Did she catch a cold on purpose?" wondered Rey. He had an ominous feeling in his gut.
Rily started sneezing and made a pitiful expression on her face.
Reena made her sleep on her bed. "I'll tell your Mom that you'll be staying here since you have fever" said Reena
"Big Sis, Can I borrow your Bucchi" asked Rily
"Don't tell me that you caught cold for this?" thought Rey terrified by her ploy. Rey's ominous prediction had come true. He couldn't move in front of Reena in order to safeguard his secret. On the other hand, being a germaphobe he didn't want to get anywhere closer to that snot-nosed brat. She had figured out that he wouldn't move in front of Reena to avoid suspicion.
"Don't! Don't! Don't do it" prayed Rey secretly
"Here!" Reena handed Rey over to Rily.
Rily had a sinister smile on her face. She had perfectly predicted that Rey wouldn't move in front of Reena,
"No! Don't take me closer! No! Please don't bring me towards your snot! I beg you, please. Anything other than your snot" prayed Rey checkmated.
But the barrier was breached and Rily hugged him towards her face tightly rubbing her snot against him. Rey wanted to cry but no tears.
"Big Sis! Can I keep him for couple more days?" asked Lily
"No! Please don't agree" prayed Rey
"Bucchi is my favourite doll. I can't give him to anybody" said Reena
"Thank you very much" Rey breathed a sigh of relief
"But I can hand him to you for a couple of days" said Reena giving a slight wink which was un-noticeable to Rey
Rey's happiness shattered in an instant.
After allowing Rily to take possession of Rey for two days, Reena left her to call her aunt i.e., Rily's mom to inform her of Rily's sickness. Meanwhile, after Reena left, Rey pushed himself away from Rily's grasp.
"What are you scheming, brat?" asked Rey
"Aren't I a genius? I can hug you all I want in front of big sis. Since big sis gave me permission, I can do anything I want with you for two days" said Rily with a smug look on her face. She had found out that Rey would not move around other people.
"Don't think I'll let you do whatever you want after she leaves" said Rey rolling a piece of paper in order to discipline Rily. "You owe me an apology for rubbing all your dirty snot on me" said Rey trying to bang it on her head with his squishy hands.
Reena suddenly entered the room, " I told aunt that you're sick need to skip school today. She agreed and she'll be coming to look after you in the afternoon" said Reena. Rey stopped in his movements and collapsed. "I'll be staying here with you till afternoon. Take good sleep and better soon alright?" said Reena
Rily pulled Rey closer to herself again avoiding Rey's warning. Rey was seething with anger but he couldn't move in the presence of Reena.
"You crafty little piece of snot! You'll definitely pay for your mistakes" muttered Rey under his breath. Now he had no other option but to stay with Rily. Even though he regretted not being able to figure out about his existence, he didn't mind enjoying another couple of days of his newfound freedom. He definitely wanted to test out all the perks of being a toy.
Although Rey was forced to be with Rily, he wouldn't consider a loss. He had all the time in the world to enjoy. He particularly didn't mind spending time with a young girl but it all seemed to end when he suddenly blacked out leaving that empty shell of a toy.