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<\/p>\nI thought my big business trip to LA was going to be just another day until a mysterious request from the pilot left me questioning everything I knew about my past. The truth he shared would alter my future in ways I never imagined.<\/p>\n
My flight to Los Angeles was supposed to be a smooth one, but what happened during that two-hour journey changed my life forever. But before I tell you about it, let me share why I had to reach LA that day.<\/p>\n
So, I work as an architect at a well-known construction firm, and this is my dream job. Let me tell you, it wasn\u2019t good luck that brought me here. It was my hard work and all those sleepless nights I spent in college upgrading my skills and learning new concepts.<\/p>\n
Recently, my boss gave me an opportunity to present a big project to some of our top investors in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
It was a HUGE thing because it could lead to a long-awaited promotion, so I happily accepted the opportunity.<\/p>\n
Honestly, I felt so grateful for it because it was also a chance to make my mom, Melissa, proud. She\u2019s my best friend, and that\u2019s mainly because she has raised me as a single parent. She told me my father passed away before I was born, but she never stopped me from chasing my dreams. Mom\u2019s always been there to support me, and I love her for that.<\/p>\n
So, when I told her about the meeting in LA, she hugged me and said, \u201cGo get \u2019em, sweetie! I\u2019ll be praying for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
The time flew by at the airport, and soon I found myself comfortably seated on the plane, ready to take off. The flight attendants were all so welcoming, and I lucked out with an empty seat next to me!<\/p>\n
As the plane began to ascend, I couldn\u2019t help but feel excited. I was well-prepared for my presentation, hoping the investors would like it.<\/p>\n
A few minutes into the flight, a friendly-looking flight attendant named Bethany approached me with a tray of drinks.<\/p>\n
\u201cCan I get you something to sip on?\u201d she asked with a smile.<\/p>\n
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\u201cJust orange juice, please,\u201d I replied, raising my hand to accept the glass. As I did, Bethany glanced down at the birthmark on my wrist.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, could I have your passport, please?\u201d she asked suddenly.<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s strange, I thought.<\/p>\n
Confused but not wanting to argue, I handed it over. Bethany looked it over carefully before returning it with a nod.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust a standard protocol check. Thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n
Sounds cool.<\/p>\n
A short while later, Bethany returned to my seat.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcuse me, will you be in a rush after we land?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I\u2019ve got a connecting flight to catch and I\u2019m already running late,\u201d I explained as I subconsciously clasped my hands together.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, the pilot wants to speak with you after we land.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pilot?\u201d I asked. \u201cWhy? Can\u2019t he just talk to me now?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m afraid not,\u201d Bethany replied in a serious tone. \u201cHe wants to talk to you in person. I know you\u2019re in a hurry, but trust me, you\u2019ll want to hear this. You\u2019ll regret it if you don\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"