He voluntarily underwent quarantine.
He missed his last chance to see his father.
He chose safety over attending the funeral.
(20 words)
This story was inspired by a real-life incident. A man had travelled to his native place from a foreign country. His father had been in a critical state which was the reason why he made the trip. However, he passed away when his son landed. And the son voluntarily went up to a quarantine facility and checked himself in, despite knowing the fact that doing so will mean that he will miss the funeral. But he didn’t want to put anyone’s life at risk just so that he could see his father once again.. for one last time! In an even more sad twist of fate, his result came back negative after the 14 days of quarantine. My heart breaks at the very thought of all that this young man had to go through! 😦
This post was written in response to the Twenty-Word Tuesday: Week 3 prompt. Thank you, Bulbul for hosting this challenge. The challenge is to weave a tale in exactly 20 words based on the given word prompt. The prompt for this week was “Quarantine”. Click on the image to know more about the challenge and read entries by my fellow bloggers.
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Uh oh!! Thoughtful of him to have been in quarantine, thinking about others..
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Yes. Very much so! Such a noble soul. People like him are extremely rare these days.
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I feel this was an act of courage and selflessness. Many would have disregard the welfare of others to bid farewell to their loved one for the final time, but this man didn’t.
Loved your take! 😍
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Yes, it was! Absolutely. He chose safety over anything else. Safety for others!
Thank you, Priya 😃
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He is courageous
And kind that he thought of others before himself
God bless him ☺
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Yes, extremely kind and thoughtful. You’re right, Era. May God bless him
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How sad.. even one of my close friends had the same experience. He is still i quarantine and his father passed away on the third day of his arrival !! Harshness of the disease in all rude forms !!
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This is the worst part of this disease. It separates people. Having to be in quarantine in such a situation is the worst thing possible. Poor guy 😢
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Yeah 😦
But what to do… no one can help him out 😦
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Yes. That’s the worst part of this disease. We can’t physically be there for many people when that’s what we want to do. Enthu kashttamanu 🥺
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hmmm… athe..
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This COVID 19 is merciless 😦
But, hast off to the man’s psychological resilience…really commendable… 👍👍
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It’s really merciless indeed. Yes, he’s an exemplary human being indeed.
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Very nice story, horrible subject but too much in all our minds now. I am in quarantine and was tested this morning after a “friend” invaded my space and hugged me, sans mask. I’ve had some mild symptoms but it could very well be due to stress and concern, so until I hear something I’m just trying to keep my brain occupied with other things. Keep up your good works Shweta. I’m getting tired of fighting the world and trying to quit, but old habits are hard to break.
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Omg! I hope that you’re doing fine. People can be so blinded by emotions. I hope that those mild symptoms are just stress and concern. Yes, old habits are hard to break indeed. Thanks a lot, dear. I will keep writing. I hope you’re safe and well.
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Probably just another part of the multiple sclerosis. Almost blind at the moment but trying to answer as much as possible. thank you Shweta, Love you.
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One of my friends went through a similar situation 😦
Well, we gotta do what we gotta do 😐
Nice take, Shweta
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Oh, my heart goes out to him. True, but it must be heartbreaking. Each time they think about it! ☹️
Thank you, Achu chechi
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Yes Shweta 😕
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You’re into tragedy these days, eh, Shweta??
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What makes you say that!?
Good morning, Bharaaaaath!
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Sad stories 😬
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Ah, yes. Haven’t really been full of happiness these days
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Is everything okay??
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You know, life gets in the way
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I thought life is the way 😅
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It’s such an irony.
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Hehe
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It was a thoughtful and responsible decision!
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Very much so!
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👍
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Oh gods, Shweta. This breaks my heart. It was definitely very thoughtful of him, but sooo painful as well.
Wonderful take!
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Yes, it broke my heart too when I heard it the first time. It must have been a heartbreaking decision. Thank you so much, Ishita ❤️
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He is courageous..and kind
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Yes. Such a noble soul!
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such wise but tough choices
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Indeed. Such a tough choice indeed. Thank you, Rosema.
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Responsible people who cares about the wellness of others still exists!
How kind he is!❤️
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Yes, such responsible people do exist. He’s proof of that. Such a caring soul.
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How thoughtful this man was.
Well one can’t challenge what’s not meant to happen, he wasn’t meant to attend the ritual and thus he had to be in quarantine.
It’s sad though!
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Yes, is very sad indeed. Such a sad twist of fate. Fate can be so tough.
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I know such a heartbreaking real life incident too. These scars don’t leave for lifetime.
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Yes, those scars stay forever. It’s so heartbreaking indeed.
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My goodness, this is one poignant piece! You captured the whole narrative so well in those few short words. Excellent writing Shweta 💜
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Thank you so much. I’m glad that you thought so.
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That is so touching, Shweta, not many have the courage, the sense, or the responsibility to do so in such a difficult time. Amazing take!
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Yes. Not many have the sense of civic responsibility to act in this way. Thank you so much, Bulbul ❤️
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It is always a pleasure! 🙂
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thanks for sharing such a touching story!
Nice to meet you 🙂
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It was my pleasure. Thank you so much for reading ❤️
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you are most welcome!
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Wow that is so sad- I really feel bad for him for what he went through but he did the right thing not putting everyone in danger.
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Yes. He did the responsible thing. Thanks for reading, Pooja ♥️
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Really heartbreaking
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Absolutely! His plight moved me to tears.
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ah, dear quarantine is never fun…such a hard choice
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Oh yes. A very hard one indeed, Mich. How are you?
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Very thoughtful !
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Thank you, Aashi 🙂
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A good man. But it is sad. 😔
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Sathyam. It’s very sad
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you
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