March 12, 2020: 8: 45 pm
Mom: I told you, the schools will be the first to shut down.
Sue, I didn’t think they will let us off so easily. It is our board year.
Mom: It is for two weeks. Just pick up your books. Papa will be working from home. Go through the first chapter of each subject with him……
Sue; But my friends?
Mom Sue, it is more important to stay safe. And it is just two weeks.
March 21, 2020: 8: 45 pm
Sue: You did not even try to come home. It is just 120 kilometres. You had four hours in hand
Mom; Baby, the roads must be packed. Everyone must be planning to get back home timely. If I was stranded midway, it will be difficult for Papa to come fetch me either.
Sue; The school is starting online classes on some Zoom App. Mukta mavshi has said she won’t be coming for chores from tomorrow. How will I manage alone?
Mom: Papa will help, and it is more important to stay safe. And it is just two weeks.
April 15, 2020: 8: 45 pm
Sue: Mom, have you been reading my insta messages?
Mom: Technically, it is my unused insta account that you have hijacked. I am getting a dozen message notifications all night. Of course, I am worried for you.
Sue: You are not worried, you are snooping. If you were worried about us, you would be with us, not at work.
Mom: I work in the essential services. We do not have the option to work from home.
Sue. I Googled. Banks are not essential services. Nowhere on the news are you mentioned as warriors. You are just avoiding coming to avoid household chores.
Mom: I am doing chores here, as well as office work. And e passes are not coming by easily. And it is more important to stay safe. And it is just a few weeks.
June 22, 2020: 8:45 pm
Sue: I made puran poli for your birthday
Mom: Wow, send me a pic
Sue: I will make them when you are home. When will you be home?
Mom: As soon as I get an e-pass
June 30, 2020: 8:45 pm
Sue: Mom, why aren’t you reading my messages or answering calls since yesterday. We are worried. Respond as soon as you see this. We will fetch you as soon as we get an e-pass.