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Chapter 13: Arrived

Author: Shari Vibes
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Embracing the warmth that

welcomed me into the heart of India, I stood suspended for a moment, holding

Zeehan’s hand. Our flight arrived in the morning since we took off in the

afternoon from Nigeria, and considering the different time zones. Everywhere was

bright and beautiful. I looked at Zeehan and the many other people walking back

and forth from Mumbai airport. My child is home now. No one will dare call him

albino anymore.

“I am here for you,

Sidd,” I mumbled and smiled. Walking a few steps forward, a man showed up in front

of us, smiling warmly.

“Where are you headed,

ma’am?” he asked.

“Good day, sir,” I

returned his warm smile. “I’m a foreigner, I need to lodge in a hotel close,

particularly one near the Bollywood industry,” I stated. The man suddenly wore a

confused look. “What’s wrong?” I asked sharply.

“Nothing. You mean Film City. I will take you there and help you lodge in a hotel,” he stated.

“Thank you so much. But

who are you?” I queried. That should have been my first
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