Locks Down…!
Husband:
Looks
like the lockdown is not going to be lifted soon. Of course, some curbs are
being eased in the green zones, but in red zones no relaxation in near future. We’re
boxed in for a much longer time…
Wife:
Rightly
so, the government’s doing very right. No risks need to be taken at this
crucial time. The lockdown has yielded a lot of benefits…the spread is checked,
contained. It should be extended as long as it’s required.
Husband:
I
fully agree with you. We’re staying at home, taking all precautions and keeping
ourselves safe. However, there are problems too…an extension may really
accentuate these problems. About the economy we’re helpless, but consider my
problem, it’s, sort of, getting longer and longer!
Wife:
Don’t
complain. We’re much better off than many other unfortunate people, families, and
countries. And hark; never expect human life to be the same after this. Don’t
ever think of rushing back to your old ways…dining in restaurants, having
parties, shopping in malls, visiting the movie houses and eating, working in
congested offices, riding in overcrowded trains, buses and airplanes…and all
that.
Husband: Yes, I perfectly understand
that too. But fact is my problem remains. You see, some elements in our bodies
do not possess a rational mind, and just go on like business-as-usual! There has
to be a solution for such issues…
Wife:
You’re not the only one facing this problem, you know. Solutions will come in
due course, as is the way of life on this planet…
Husband:
But
when? There is easing of restrictions as I said…but for my kind of problems no
hope at all…even in the green zones! Especially because, social distancing will
be impossible to maintain…with the concerned professional inevitably breathing
all over you from all possible angles!
Wife:
(Silent)
Husband:
Hey…why
don’t you try? For me it’s difficult to operate on myself, but you can do it…with
some intelligence and observation…I’m really scared, you must understand. They are
coming down and down…with ominous progression! Very soon, my ears will be fully
engulfed!
Wife:
No way! I just have no experience in this
line. Besides, I need you go out occasionally to bring in the essentials. I mean,
you need to look presentable for that…
Husband:
Ha!
Ha! Trust me I have full trust on your skills. Anyway, you said earlier that I’m
not alone in this. Yes! That’s the point! There are so many others like me…waiting
for an opportunity to get it over with. Means there is tremendous demand and it’s
growing all the time. See what I imply?
Wife:
Not
really! You know what…you’re getting a bit overawed with you problem. It’s not
at all a life threatening problem and can wait. Of course, I sympathize with you!
It’s very clumsy and uncomfortable considering the constantly rising
temperatures…
Husband:
Thank
you, dear, for supporting me at least once. Okay, let me tell you about the
point I wanted to make. With such kind of heavy and ever rising demand the
fertile brains—the smart marketers—must take cue from this. They must start rapid
online hair-cutting training courses! The moment they start I’ll get you
enrolled, and be your first victim...sorry...first practical! I assure you; I’ll
have full faith on you and bear with all the margins of error…!
Wife:
(Smiles)
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