The scorching heat of Dubai generously welcomed me. It was thick and golden, and it pressed against my skin the moment I stepped out of the airport. The sky was stretching in an straight sheet of blue— completely in agreement with the the sun’s blazing, and sleek skyscrapers that gleamed like sharp glass.
We rode a minivan taxi to get into our hotel. On our way, I was too excited about the view outside the window car. It was indeed the city of with wealth and movement. It had this quiet of grandeur that demanded to be admired. It didn’t feel like a show-off and felt naturally attractive instead.
Abby and Alicia were talking loud on our way back. They talked about their dresses, shoes, this famous Dubai chocolate they squealed over just thinking about it, whilst I stayed silent in the bac
