The latest international news took her back to a moment in time. The year was 2003, and she had been in direct contact with the coronavirus.
“You are under quarantine for fourteen days and not to leave your premises,” said her caller.
Cordelia cleaned her kitchen cupboards, painted her walls, washed the windows, swept the floors, familiarized herself with the names of every soap opera star, and gave her poodle a makeover.
Two weeks later, she requested a vacation. She was exhausted. It was denied.
“You are under quarantine for fourteen days and not to leave your premises,” said her caller.
Cordelia cleaned her kitchen cupboards, painted her walls, washed the windows, swept the floors, familiarized herself with the names of every soap opera star, and gave her poodle a makeover.
Two weeks later, she requested a vacation. She was exhausted. It was denied.
