December 14. 10pm. “Woke up at 5.30 this morning, washed up and was ready to wake up sir at 6.15 as he caught a flight to Delhi. Am dog tired.”

“Go to sleep early tonight.”

“Rani got her stitches removed today. The bigger wound is still raw.”

“Is she okay? I haven’t seen her and Mowgli ever since my quarantine!”

“Both are good.”

“What are they doing?”

“I have a feeling they sense when the other is not well. At the moment, the little one is sitting quietly beside Rani. They are very sensitive, you know.”

“I know they are. All animals are sensitive creatures.”

“I’m rushing because I have to cook dinner now and have my cup of tea. I’ll catch up with you tomorrow again. In the meantime, here’s a flying kiss. I can at least send you flying kisses even if I can’t kiss you on your button nose.”

“Thank you.”