Chapter 52 Arriving in kudsi

Diana Rodrigues

The plane was landing and my heart was pounding. Something I realized was that employees are employees, and bosses are bosses. I was very upset that José was together with Aslan's employees. I have a contract, and I have to fulfil it, that's what I kept repeating.

I was one of the last to get off the plane. In fact, I even thought that Aslan had forgotten me inside. I take a deep breath and get out of the plane. The first thing that strikes me is the view of the place, but when I look downstairs, several cars and men are waiting for Aslan. And I ask myself: why all this security? Could it be that it's so dangerous here?

"Girlfriend, where is your scarf?" José is waiting for me.

"I forgot it inside the plane."

"I'll get it for you." He quickly climbed the stairs of the plane.

"Where is your hijab, Diana?" Aslan asks me angrily.

"I forgot it."

"Never forget it, you know you can't show your hair," Aslan said angrily.

"I'm sorry. How am I going to live here?" The question