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From an early age, he had a close relationship with the sea and was attracted to the mystery of faraway places. He used to listen to the stories of the seamen about the women of the East. They also spoke about mysterious people, buildings, food, and plants. Their blank gaze was enough to prove they were telling the truth. It was obvious that one part of themselves had remained there forever.

He heard stories about women with slanted eyes and slanted vaginas. These stories were enough to make him want to travel to those faraway places and experience first-hand what they had to offer. Once out of high school he enrolled in an engineering school and within three years, he had already gone his first trip.

The experience of travelling over water for long stretches of time turned out to be a frustrating one. His job lacked profoundness and posed some serious challenges to the psyche. However, the material benefits were enough to make him cast aside all doubts. The money was much better than expected and he got the chance to see places that under normal circumstances he would never have the chance to visit.

The main problem was every time he fell in love with a place he would have to leave soon. The curse of the seaman. It was forbidden to grow roots anywhere. Sure, he may have slept with lots of women but his soul was emptier than ever. Up until the night he met Lily.

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