I stepped out of the taxi into the warm evening air. At twenty-four, after six long years studying abroad, I was finally home . Before I could even pull my suitcase from the trunk, the front door burst open and my entire family spilled out like a wave.“Stephen! Oh my God, he’s back!” Mum cried, tears were already streaming down her face as she pulled me into a crushing hug. Her familiar perfume wrapped around me, and for a moment I felt like the little boy who used to run into these same arms. Aunt Clara was right behind her, squeezing my cheeks the way she always did, while my younger cousins and nieces and nephews swarmed my legs, shouting my name and demanding to be picked up.Everyone was laughing, clapping, talking over each other. They had prepared a massive welcome feast — roasted chicken and beef, rich stews, fresh bread, salads, and all the side dishes I used to love as a kid. The dining table groaned under the weight of the food. I smiled politely, hugging each person, an
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