‘’Dr. Jennifer,

I am sorry. I have a bad news for you. One of your patients have tested positive for COVID- 19. Hence you are requested to go on quarantine. Hope you get well soon.

Thanks and regards,

Hospital management’’

Jennifer was shocked after reading the mail. She had to go to quarantine in a different place. She was exposed to the virus. She asked herself, ‘’ Who was the patient? Didn’t the person know that he/she was infected? Why did the patient come to me? There were several other doctors.’’ She called her husband and told him the news. Her husband was shocked. He just didn’t know what to say. She asked him to tell the children that she had an important meeting and she would be staying away for the same.

On 24th, she went to the quarantine centre. She stared out of the window and saw the city shining in the sun’s golden rays. She sat on her bed and started thinking because she had nothing else to do. She thought about her patient who was infected by the virus. She said, ‘’ Why did I say like that about that person? That patient might also have a family like me. They might be going through an unexplainable pain. Oh god, I shouldn’t have said like that. After all, I can pray for that person.” She prayed for that patient to God wholeheartedly and she found that she felt some kind of a joy in her heart. She asked, ‘’ What if I am also tested positive for COVID- 19? What if I die? Have I done my best in everything?'' As she was asking questions to herself, she saw herself time travelling. She saw herself as a baby, kid, teenager, independent woman, wife, doctor and a mother. She started crying over all the wonderful moments in her life which she never thanked God for.

The next day, she decided to do all the things that she ever wanted to do. The first thing was to paint and stitch. She called her husband and told him to buy her a canvas, some colours, cloth and some stitching tools. She got it the very next day and she started painting and stitching. Dr. Jennifer was a great artist during her high school days. After fifteen years, she picked up the paint brush and the needle. She poured colours for her picture and she started stitching dresses for her kids. At the moment, she felt some kind of joy within herself. Some kind of calmness she has never felt in the past fifteen years. She drew the picture of her family and realized the true beauty of her family. A Superhero dad, a Wonder Woman mom, a King Kong elder brother, a Hulk younger brother, a Barbie sister, an Iron Man husband and three Spiderman children.

Next day, her husband Mr. Albert called her and said, ‘’ Jen, I really loved the picture.’’ Jennifer replied, ‘’ Thank you, dear. How are you doing? How are our children?” He answered, ‘’ I and children are doing well. What about you? The house feels lonely without your noise.’’ Jennifer replied, ‘’I am fine, no signs of uneasiness. Yes, even I miss all your sound. I want to ask you something. Have I been a wonderful wife to you?'' Mr. Albert replied, ‘’ Why did you ask that question? You always tell me that you are the best wife that I can get because I am that good. Of course you are a wonderful wife. You are the best debating partner I could ever get and I am always grateful to God about it.'' Jennifer asked, ‘’ Albert, What if we never meet again?’’ Albert paused for a moment and said, ‘’ We surely will meet again.’’ Jennifer asked, ‘’ How is your work going? Missing colleagues?’’ Albert replied, ‘’ Yes. Work is going good. Business is dull. But no problem, will be ok after sometime.’’

The call ended after sometime and she again felt that joy in her heart. It has been a long time since she talked openly to her husband and children. She was always busy with her job that she actually forgot to talk to her family and friends. She contacted all her high school friends,teachers, cousins and relatives, made vacation plans for the next year, heard a lot of new beats, tasted new dishes and watched a lot of movies. She was enjoying every single breath of her life. After 12 days, she received a mail.

‘’Dr. Jennifer,

I am happy to inform you that your quarantine period is over. You can return back to your home safely. Your result is negative.

Thanks and regards,

Hospital Management’’

When she came home her son asked, ‘’Hey mom, did you go for a meeting or an eating competition?’’