Rajesh fell for Maya from day one when he joined the office. Maya took some time to reciprocate. They did not hide their feelings from society office or the family. Everybody in the office accepted that this was an excellent pair.

Every Weekend they had some programs like walking on the beach, going to a movie, and having dinner together.

Maya’s Mom started asking about her plan of marriage.

One day Mom said, “Rajesh and you have been courting for two years. I think you should marry now. I worry sometimes.”

Maya asked, “Why do you worry?

I have heard now breakup is a trend. Pairs do breakups very casually. I am concerned about you. I fear that Rajesh should not take undue advantage of you and leave.

Maya consoled her mother, “Mom, Rajesh is not that type of a man. He is studying for an MBA to brighten his career in the future.

His course will be completed by the end of Feb 202,0, and we can marry in March.

The next in the office, Maya discussed the matter with Rajesh.

Rajesh held their hands off Maya and, pulling her toward him, said, “I can marry you any time. Even today, I am ready.

Maya said, “Be serious. I think we should not delay any further.

My mom is worried because girls are more vulnerable.

Rajesh said, ” We will fix the marriage date In consultation with our parents and unburden the.

Maya said ok.

The date was fixed on 30 March 2020.

But destiny had to delay their wedding.

The Novel Coronavirus infected some people in China and then speedily spread worldwide, including in India. This became a pandemic. Marriage became doubtful.

On March 24, past midnight, Rajesh called Maya and said dramatically, “Ye Shadi Nahin ho Sakti and 21 dins take Mujhse Milne ki koshish bhi mat, Karna.”

Maya was aware of the countrywide lockdown, so she said,” You also don’t try to meet me for the next three weeks.

Mom, dad, and Maya were sitting in the drawing room watching the news channel Aajtak on TV. A few minutes before, PM Narendra Modi announced three weeks of all-India lockdown.

Rajesh said to Maya,” Give your phone to your mother.”

Maya gave mom her phone, saying, “Rajesh wants to talk to you.”

Ratoldid to Maya’s Mom, “Mom, please don’t worry, I will marry your daughter Maya after defeating and finishing this villain Coronavirus by social distancing remaining inside our homes.”

Mom said, “Yes, God bless,s you, son.” And she returned the phone to Maya.

Maya said, “Hello, Rajesh. We can keep the distance and meet also.”

Rajesh said, “N,o, no, don’t come out of your house.”

Maya said, “No to coming out of the home. We can meet and interact with cyberspace.”

Rajesh said, “excellent.”

Maya said, “Thank you, and good night.” She disconnected the phone.

Mom said, “, Today we are late. Let us go to bed.

They said goodnight to one another and went to bed.

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