Read part 1 here I arrive at Bosphorous with six minutes to spare, but Adwoa and the rest are already there. The aroma of delicious food is making me hungry, and I’m grateful I already told Adwoa to order a drink for me. Since she said they were at the rooftop, I make my way to the top, looking forward to the Turkish meal I am about to devour. I see her immediately I get there, waiting for me at …
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