Post-Covid Dating

Such a romantic evening Both engrossed in watching A movie in the theatre Naturally ‘together’ He occupies the aisle seat Away some 20 feet She’s on his left extreme In between He messages In response She blows kisses Movie over They head for dinner Yes, candlelight dinner Soft music and sound Perfect background Sitting across each other Lost in chewing and chomping Can’t bother Sumptuous food Getting them into the mood The long awaited date finally on Her company so captivating Four hours already gone She glances at her watch ‘Oh Gosh!’ He asks for the bill Now notices She’s dressed to kill The bill arrives Dues paid, off they drive She in her Honda City He in his dad’s Maruti Escorting her all the way Telling himself, ‘What a fabulous day!’ Reaches home Hears a ping Her message read- “Thank you for everything Wonderful time spent In this age of social distancing.”