badkisser00
They say that twenty seconds is enough to make a decision whether we like someone or not. It takes Tania twenty seconds to rush out of her small attic room down the stairs to the front door and open it wide. Vincent took twenty seconds to process the information that his test was positive. The World Health Organization recommends washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water for twenty seconds. One third of a minute was enough for Vincent and Tania to understand what it looks like when you run out of breath.
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"Tania Kaplan."
"Vincent Gaffney."
"So... You have a coronavirus too, huh?"
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[three chapter short story written for "Love in the time of tragedy" contest]
Author's note:
Let me just point out that everything in this book is a product of the author's imagination. For reliable information, look at trusted sites. The place, names and events are fictional and inspired by current world events. I don't name any hospital or health care system, only write what I hear and see. I take off my hat and shout "Hurray!" three times for doctors, nurses, cooks, street cleaners and all the people who work hard to keep our lives functioning normally. Don't be afraid, just stay safe. 💚