By: Sujatha Rao
“Tested Positive? But how is it even possible?”
“Even I am shocked Prabha. But that’s what the report says.” Arun said in an apologetic tone.
Prabha continued staring at Arun as though she was still waiting for an answer to her question. The right thin line at the corner of her mouth started quivering. Suddenly she looked frail and small in the loose kaftan she was wearing.
As the silence in the room continued for a few moments, Arun felt more helpless than Prabha did. He wanted to comfort her but didn’t know-how. Earlier, whenever the words failed him, he would try to comfort her with a warm hug. But that having been ruled out under the present circumstances, he felt miserable.
When Arun had let himself into the house silently a few minutes back, Prabha was busy with her daily chores in the kitchen. As usual, both the children were totally immersed into their respective devices in the separate bedrooms, totally oblivious…