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Raghu uncle, the man at the door, my father’s twin brother, was a polar opposite of my father.

The only thing they had in common was their appearance. He had seen me as a baby, but soon
after, had settled in Dubai owing to his job and could not keep in touch with us. Mum knew

about it but had never informed us.
‘I’m sorry uncle, I was never told of your existence and even when we met, I was a baby. I

overreacted and I am sorry if I hurt you in any manner.’ I apologised.

‘No need to worry. I can completely understand the suffering that you endured all those years
ago. Your reaction is totally understandable and I am not upset at all.’ uncle Raghu said

reassuringly.
I am glad this entire episode took place. Nikki finally got to know about her father, a question

she had been pondering upon since she was a child. Making my feelings and thoughts known,

somehow made me feel lighter at heart and mind, and overall made me a happier person. And
lastly, we got to meet uncle Raghu- a person, other than the three of us, that we could call

family.

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