The Departure Lounge_Thandi Ngwira Gatignol

The Departure Lounge

Read this advanced English short story about Grace, a Malawian student who has a life-changing experience at the airport.
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Grace is a quiet student from Malawi. She is at the airport, on her way back to Paris after spending her holidays in the village.

While waiting for the plane, she knits to pass time in the airport’s stale and poorly-furnished departure lounge.

A flail and surly-looking guard who wants his weaning authority to be felt by everyone soon breaks this monotony.

How will Grace react?

Read this inspiring short story to find out.

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About the author

My name is Thandi Ngwira Gatignol. I am a trained English teacher, journalist and writer. Malawi, the ‘warm heart of Africa’, is my country of origin.

I am passionate about Africa, teaching, learning, writing, reading, graphic designing, cooking, sewing and taking care of my family. Find out more:

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