chapter 18 (VISA EXTENSION)

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Sarah stood by the kitchen counter, staring at the visa approval letter in her hand.

The sunlight streaming through the window made the official seal shimmer, giving it an almost magical quality. She took a sip of her coffee, still processing the news.

Sarah had been preparing herself for a long, grueling process. Friends had warned her about the endless paperwork, the frustrating delays, and constant back and forth with officials. But her experience had been different. Surprisingly different.

Her thoughts drifted to Mr Johnson, the visa officer who Dillan invited to helped her. When he stepped into his office, he was guiding her with a level of attention and care that seemed beyond what his job required. He had been thorough, patient, and remarkably efficient.

Sarah couldn't help but wonder. Had Dillan done something behind the scenes to ensure her application went through smoothly? She remembered the way Dillan assured her, the way he had seemed so confident that everything would be fine.

She picked up her phone, scrolling through her friends until she found his profile. With a deep breath she decided to message him.

'Hey Dillan, I just got the news that my visa was approved! I can't believe how quickly it happened. Thank you so much for all your help. Did you... do something special to make this happen?'

Sarah hesitated before hitting send, then quickly pressed the button before she could change her mind. Almost immediately, the three dots appeared, showing that he is typing.

'Hi Sarah that's amazing news, congratulations! sometimes things just got smoothly when you follow the process. Happy to help.'
Dillan's message to Sarah.

Sarah read his response, relief and curiosity settling in her mind. She wanted to believe it was true, but a part of her still wondered if he had gone extra mile for her. Either way, she was grateful.

She walked over to the window, looking out at the bustling city below. The future seemed brighter, filled with possibilitiess she hadn't dared to hope for just a few weeks ago. Whether or not Dillan had pulled any strings, his support had made all the difference.

Sarah smiled, feeling a surge of excitement. She had her visa, and with it, she can still stay here in new york and visit more places, she giggled just thinking of it. Sarah made a mental note to thank Dillan properly, perhaps she could invite him to dinner, but for now though, she would savor this moment, leting the excitement and relief wash over her.

She took a deep breath, holding up her phone to take a photo of the official document. After a few tries, she captured the perfect shot, the visa clearly visible against the backdrop of her cozy kitchen.

Opening her facebook app, she began typing a caption, her fingers dancing over the screen with enthusiasm.

"Big news" my visa extension has been approved, and i couldn't be more excited, thanks to everyone who supported me, here's to new adventure and opportunities
#VisaApproved #NewBiginnings #Grateful

Sarah attached the photo and post. Almost immediately, notifications started popping up, likes, heart, comments and messages from friends and family.

As the reaction poured in, Sarah felt a sense of pride and joy. Her phone buzzed with congratulatory messages, each one bring a smile to her face. She scroll through the comment section

Sarah's mom: "Congrats, sweetheart we're happy for you

Kaye: "Way to go, can't wait to hear about your new adventure"

Jake: "That's amazing babe, let's celebrate later, you deserve it

Amidst to the flood of messages she receive, Sarah doesn't know but one in particular stood out to her. It was from Dillan.

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