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2024-10-29 19:42:56Rajata sat on the edge of the bed looking at the passport. An empty suitcase laid open on the floor. It has been a month since Kalyana invited him on an adventure to Switzerland, and finally, like a dream, the country's visa was attached to the passport book. In all his life, he had never even imagined going on a trip to Switzerland.
The phone rings. Hurriedly he took the device. From Kalyana.
“Hello? What's up, Na?” Rajata receives a call.
“What are you doing?” Kalyana replied quickly.
“I’m admiring the Schengen visa,” replied Rajata with a big smile.
Kalyana burst into laughter. “Uh, you bumpkin!” she said jokingly.
“Let me!” said Rajata. “I've never seen a visa sticker from any country, you know!”
Kalyana continued laughing.
“Have you finished packing the suitcase yourself?” replied Rajata.
“I have!” Kalyana replied.
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