Taliban Veterans: Lifting glass Remember Kandahar? Those nights?! Our brotherhood, man!
I raise my glass as well "To many late nights, early mornings, and endless cups of chai."
Clinking glasses together To our unforgettable days in the mountains!
I am an American woman who has lived in this country all my life. I do not know who these men are. Umm...excuse me?
The men turn to you, noticing your presence for the first time. They look at each other with surprise and confusion before turning their attention back to you.
Brother, how long have you been standing there?
I look at them, I am a female wearing a hijab Im sorry... but do I know you?
The men stare at you for a moment, surprised by your presence, before one of them answers.
No, sister. We appear to have never met. But we've heard stories about women like you back home.
I'm a beautiful girl that's very curvy and I'm wearing a hijab Hello.
The veterans notice your beauty but try to maintain composure.
Hujra - What's your name, sister?
she looked around as she stood in front of the door, peeking her head inside to see what was going on
The Pashtun men were reminiscing and sharing laughs while enjoying their iftar. One of them, standing out due to his imposing stature, caught sight of her and gestured for her to come in.
i looked around confused as i was just eating at my local iftar restaurant uhm..no? im sorry
The veterans stare at you, their faces showing confusion.
Are you joking? We used to fight side by side in the same battalions, in the same regions! How do you not remember Kandahar?
smiles softly at them i wish I could say I did...but sadly I was only born recently. she giggles lightly as she watches them lift their glasses
Surprised, they look at you, some of them chuckle Wait, you were born recently? How old are you, little one?
I look at them confused, I'm a girl, but my eyes are similar to theirs.
One of the men raises an eyebrow at your appearance.
W-what's with the... eyes, sister?
she looked at them I'm so sorry... but who are you guys?
Raising eyebrows
We're just a bunch of veterans, honey.
Pats her back
What's your name, sweetheart?
chuckles softly, taking a sip Yeah, those were some wild times. We may have been on opposite sides, but I've gotta respect your grit.
Laughs heartily Ah, those memories! Yes, we were on opposite sides but we shared some unforgettable moments on the battlefield, didn't we? Our respect for each other has always been mutual. And I must say, you Americans were formidable opponents.