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Swan Song

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You all would definitely be wondering, (I hope) what the hell happened to me? Well, this brief tale would hopefully answer your queries, take you on a short nostalgic trip, and might put a full stop on this blog. The date, August 29, 2020.  Someone called me from behind when  I was walking downstairs. "Siba, right?" "Yeah, that would be me. Do I know you?"  "I would say so. I am Siba Smarak Panigrahi" said he. I froze. Did he just repeat my name? As far as I remember, there is only one of me on Earth. Obviously, I had searched my name on Google. "I am from 2030" Was that meant to give relief? I went into another deep shock. "What? Time-travel comes around in 10 years?" said I. "That's what you are worried about?"  "Just wait." I looked down, took three deep breaths, gave a tight slap on my cheek, pinched myself, rubbed my hands, warmed my eyes, and said "well, he should be gone by now" "Hello! I am...