Richi was showing her photographs to
her grandchildren.
They saw many people were sitting
and eating. The younger version of their grandmother was also there.
"Now
where is this place? Looks like you are celebrating your birthday!"
"These
places are called 'restaurants'. When I was young, we used to have many such
places to hang-out and enjoy food and drinks."
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| PHOTO PROMPT - Dale Rogerson |
The
kids looked at one another.
"Why
don't we have these now?"
"In
the year 2020, there came a pandemic named Covid-19 that mandated 'social
distancing' and put an end to all such public places... Now, we just have
memories..."
100 words story for Friday Fictioneers.
I know this is a far-fetched pessimistic portrayal of the pandemic issue. I feel Covid-19 too shall pass.
Restaurants and hotels will again be open. It is a matter of time.
What do you feel? Please share in the comments below.
Stay Home. Stay Safe. Take care.
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteLet's hope this isn't the future reality.
Shalom and stay safe,
Rochelle
You're right. We'll go out to restaurants and bars again
ReplyDeleteSomehow we'll get there.
ReplyDeleteOkay, Anita, it's time to move on!
ReplyDeleteNeat but bleak and improbable view of future
Oh crumbs, I hope this isn't going to become a reality!
ReplyDeleteGuess I'll have to start looking for new employment now, then.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there will be restaurants, but I'm not so sure what they will look like in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you--this too shall pass. Already, the sleeping bear is beginning to rumble, rejecting being cooped up any longer.
ReplyDeleteWe've taken a lot of things for granted for a long time. Nothing is guaranteed. I don't think your story is outside the realm of possibility at some point.
ReplyDeleteI really hope this doesn't form the reality going ahead... It's indeed a scary reality which may just come true!!
ReplyDeleteJust think there may be restaurants but the floor space might not be so crammed... my dream.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure if there are no restaurants there will be alternatives.
At any rate we have something to tell the next generation.
It brought a smile when I read your gloomy projection.I believe we will have more commodious and well designed restaurants.All things will return quickly with improvements once the vaccine is found.
ReplyDeleteWe have enough nightmares as it is, without the banning of restaurants for ever!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is such a frightening reality!
ReplyDeleteLots of grim predictions of the future this week. Great story!
ReplyDeleteGrim scenario.
ReplyDeleteThings will undoubtedly change but I hope there are still restaurants in my future.
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