The cancellation

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I was the one who was cancelled.

It happened in an instant. And there was no turning back. No matter how hard I tried. There was no chance. Only time could bring me back. But it’s gone.

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“Help me get off. I need to get off,” she said, grabbing my hand. I looked at Sabi. She smiled faintly and got off at the stop. I wanted to follow her, too. But what could I do? I had to help the grandmother, who had become even more clumsy. And it seemed she was deliberately delaying me. I decided to help her and then catch up with Sabi.

We somehow got off the bus. But the grandmother wouldn’t let go of my hand. She clung to it with all her might. She said something about knee pain. And loneliness. And lost relatives. I didn’t understand anything. I only knew she wouldn’t let me go. And there was no way to catch up with Sabi. I decided to walk the old lady home. I was late anyway. And she clearly needed my help.

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