It was mid day and the snow had settled and was quite heavy.

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    It was mid day and the snow had settled and was quite heavy. The sky was thick and ocean grey with it. A jumbo jet lumbered out of the clouds towards Heathrow airport. It approached the runway guided by lights from the ground. Among the herd of passengers was I, a young asian girl. I sat clutching my seat, feeling scared, whilst the plane made its bumpy landing. I followed the other passengers out to the airport bus and into the entrance. I was bewildered and exhausted, and the stinging blizzard frightened me a little. I had heard of snow but never seen it; it was cold wet stuff that clung onto your hair and eyelashes. I shivered as I waited for my luggage, holding tight onto my woolen coat that my mum had bought me to wear over my shalwar kameeze. I didn’t understand the customs officer who spoke to me. His English was far too fast for me to follow. I had learned a little in school, in India, but only understood when spoken to slowly. I followed the chattering groups again, too scared to look for a trolley for my lugguage. I felt confused by the pale and indistinguishable faces of the English travellers and by the rapid prattle of their voices.

    “I must be brave,” I thought “for my family back home I must be brave”

    After all the tedious waiting and searching, I finally got through the arrival lounge. Instantly I caught sight of my auntie Selina and Uncle Tariq, waiting for me. I forced my tears to stop and cracked a smile. They greeted and welcomed me and assured me this is where I belong. They couldn’t have children so therefore fostered me. My father died a couple of years ago so my mother couldn’t financially bring all five of us up on her own. I hope I will be able to meet my mum again. I am already starting to miss her.

    “ye behtar yahan aur tum bahut khush ho gain,”  (It is better here for and you will be very happy) my uncle promised me.

    “ham aap ko school be found kiya”(we have also found you a school) smiled Auntie Selina “Ghar may kareeb hai”(it is close to our home)

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I cheered up a little auntie and uncle were thinking positive, so should I. I wouldn’t allow myself to think of India again. I had a new home and family now.

    Living here was quite the same routine, as it was back in India. This made me feel more comfortable and at home. I help auntie prepare the dinner and clean the dishes away. I have my own bedroom, which is decorated with pretty white flowers. It is beautiful, nothing like where we used to sleep in India. We had to share a bedroom with all my four ...

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