Chapter 19
I booked my tickets to London today, and I am excited to set foot into my hometown after nearly a decade, seven years to be exact.
I miss the bustling of the crowds, the glittering sunlight in the river on a summer day and the familiar smells of the Kingston market.
More than anything else, I long to run into my parents’ arms and be tightly squeezed by Appa with his overenthusiastic hugs and to breathe in the smell of Mum’s rose-scented perfume.
I convinced Zara to come with me for a few days during her annual vacation.
She was going to be in Cologne, but I couldn’t sit and watch her be alone in her house the entire time.
I am going to show her around the town that raised me and take her to Cafe Leche to introduce her to mouthwatering pastries.
Darshan wanted to come too, but work has been keeping him busy.
He is so happy doing what he does best – taking care of people and finding joy in connecting with humans.
He was born to become a children’s psychologist. Everything he touches turns to magic, and he also has a boyfriend who takes care of him when he needs it the most. As much as Darshan can give to other people, he also deserves someone who pours the same amount of effort and love into him.
My body is here in Cologne, but my brain has been in Kingston ever since my flight tickets were confirmed. The days are going to be fast-forwarded in the blink of an eye, and before I know it, I’ll be sitting in the same backyard that Apollo and I used to watch the stars from.