"Follow the blue line and walk straight...!" Black lady officer in US military uniform shouted me as I just missed the blue line.
I was leading from front, following the blue line. My heart was beating hard...
"Why did I come to US?" I asked the question to myself in disbelief.
It was 12:30AM on Friday night... we all family members were upset about my US trip. First time I am on excited to go US... I want to stay in Mumbai/Pune..with my family..with my parents.
"Passport" Punjabi officer standing tall in front of gate no. 7
I stepped inside the airport... and gave looked back to everyone. Everyone was waving hands... but they don't want me to go US.
"Ticket Please" Beautiful Indian air hostes requested to me show e-ticket and Passport.
"Can you please check if front sear is available" I want to strech my leg and don't want to be hurdle for any one.
"Sure" Thick layer of red lipstick smiled
"How many luggage"
"2" pulled it from trolly and kept in weight machine.
"Sir, You need to pay for extra luggage and also for extra 10kg weight " I saw her eye shadows and I lashes also painted with light blue color as she was looking into computer screen.
"Ok...How much?" I didn't surprise cause we can claim back to for extra luggage but....
"Its $250...14000 including tax"
"What??? My tone changed" I was carrying only Rs.5000 and I need another approx 10k and that is also for 10kg extra.
I can claim synechron only for extra luggage not for extra weight.
My mom and wife packed my bag with lot of food items and also cutlaries
I gave her $200 and Rs.5000..
"Sir we accept only indian currency"
Ohh no.. I dont have my card also.
"Pappa...Did you left or still somewhere near Airport" I called my dad immeditely and requested him to please give me his credit card.
I made the payment and again went out along with air hostes to give credit card back.
I got my bording pass along with the immigration form.
Finally 1st obstacle is clear... Its a beginning of obsctales.
"Is everything clear beta?" My parents called me as I completed immigration and security check.
"Yes rest everything went smooth"
Its just 1:00AM... my flight is at 2:50. Another 2 hours wait... Ohh no.
"Swap... is everythin fine na. Please arrange my ticket ASAP. I cant live without you" Heavy voice from bhagya melted my heart again.
She didn't cried in front of me..but she started with my mom.
"Yes...sure yaar. Dont be emotional.You will be in US within a month, Go to bed now Its 01:30AM" I can't talk to her for long time as My heart started melting.
I was roaming around the airport. Hoping to find some friend or familiar to me.
My efforts were null...!
Its 03:00AM now... I am sending final SMS to all loved one.
"Boarded in flight...Love u all"
Switched off my mobile... and Switched on my journey to US.
To be continued....
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