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FATE & DESTINY
Hours later, the truck stopped. I rolled up the canvas cover and looked around.
“Boys,” said the driver, “you are home.”
“Oh, really?” I said, glancing around at the dazzling lights. “That’s the time.”
The driver looked at his watch. “2:00 am.”
“Goodness me.” I sprawled and yawned. “Get up, Purna.” I nudged him but didn’t wake. “Captain, Purna!”
“What?” He shook him, but Purna didn’t move. “Driver, straight to the hospital, hurry!”
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