About ten minutes later, a tall young man in a black windbreaker caught Sabrina's attention. As he approached, he stopped and asked, "Sabrina?"

"Mr. Hilton?"

Once they confirmed each other's identities, Collen took Sabrina's suitcase, saying, “Here, let me help you. We'll go this way. It's closer."

“Okay," Sabrina said as she followed him out. “Thank you for picking me up this late at night."

As they walked, Sabrina observed Collen and noticed an ear stud in his left ear. He had the top button of his shirt undone, and she could see the faint trace of a tattoo on his chest.

Collen smiled. "You're welcome. Anyone who comes from the same country is like family here. If you need anything, I'm only a phone call away.”

Their shared nationality fostered a sense of camaraderie among fellow citizens who settled in Philade. This amity led to the spontaneous formation of an association, where mutual assistance prevailed.

“Okay, then I won't be too polite with you," Sabrina said, smiling and feeling at ease. "I will need your help when I rent a house in a few days."

Sabrina, having just arrived, was unfamiliar with the local housing market. She was concerned that someone might try to mislead her because she was a foreigner here.

“No problem. Call me then. By the way, are you here to continue your studies or look for work?" Collen asked casually.

"Work."

“What sort of job?"

“I'm a photographer."

"Oh!" Collen exclaimed, patting his forehead. "I forgot. Blayze told me that you were his student. Did you know one of his friends has a photography studio here?"

"Yes, Blayze mentioned that."

"You should try there. Most of the guests in the West University District are young and friendly. Many of our fellow countrymen come here to study," Collen suggested.

"Sure, I'll try there first." Sabrina nodded her head in agreement.

As they got into the car, Sabrina told Collen the address where she was staying. "I booked a room at the Ritten Hotel. It's at 1800

Mackayte Street."

"I know where that is. It's downtown." Collen started the car and headed for the hotel.