That night was one that I will never forget ! My heart filled with joy and I was beaming with happiness . Music played until dawn , people were up on their feet dancing to music . I ’ ve never been so happy ; it was an overwhelming experience . I truly felt that I was embarking on my journey . Yet as I walked back to my room , I noticed that my scarf was missing . I began to panic . This scarf was something that was sentimental to me . I rushed through the halls of the ship in hope of finding it . Whilst looking , Eli caught my eye . “ Eli ,” I screamed . “ My scarf , it ’ s gone !” As I was trying to calm myself , Eli handed me my scarf . “ No need to worry , Ms Aderman . I found this on my way to my room . I was trying find you to return it to its rightful owner ,” said Eli .
I began to feel a grin on my face . I had never before been so pleased to flee from that depressing ghetto .
A fortnight passed . So far on this voyage , I had travelled far and wide across the seven seas . I had visited places such as Italy and Spain . It was magical , to say the least . However , an eerie atmosphere was lurking ; the ship had become a lot more spacious , with many passengers departing . I shook this thought from my mind , though , and prepared for the day ahead . Today was an exciting day : the ship was arriving in London , England . I was thrilled , to say the least , to be arriving in London ; it had always been a destination I desired to visit . I looked around the ship in the hope of finding Eli . After searching for what felt like hours , I eventually found him — he had his entire luggage with him . “ Mr Bissinger , why , may I ask do you hold all your luggage ?” Eli began to frown , which , as a result , made me frown as well . “ Ms Aderman , this boat is not a boat to experience a holiday on . This boat ’ s purpose is to ship people to the western world to begin their new lives . I shall begin my new life in London , a place where I know I will be accepted ,” Eli answered .
I was shocked . Yet , suddenly this all made sense . This must be the reason Eli responded in such a depressed manner when I handed him the flyer . “ I must accompany you , Mr Bissinger ,” I uttered . Eli ’ s face began to drop . “ Ms Dalia Aderman , I ’ m afraid this place is too daunting for such a person like yourself .” “ Well , sir , you must not know me well enough , as I will take on any challenge . After all , I took the biggest risk of my life by boarding this ship . I shall come with you .” Eli and I looked at each other and exchanged smiles . I gathered my belongings , wrapped my scarf around my neck and walked out to the streets of London with Eli .
I shall never forget the sights of London . The beautiful architecture filled my mind with wonder . As I began to let the surroundings sink in , an arrogant immigration officer stopped Eli and I . “ What do you lot think you ’ re doing here ?” shouted the officer . “ Sir , we have just arrived in London . London shall become our new home .” The officer promptly pulled a disgusted face , causing me to tremble with fear . I quickly hid my Star of David necklace underneath my scarf . “ You two are Jews , aren ’ t you ?” questioned the officer . I hid behind Eli ; Eli ’ s face dropped . “ You do understand the amount of anti-Semitism in the United Kingdom , don ’ t you ? Sure , you lot could live here , but it will not be the wisest decisions . I am doing you a favour ; go back to where you came from and leave this place at once !”
I was utterly disgusted . I gathered my luggage and returned to the ship .
Once back on the ship , I began to cry . I felt defeated ; the people of the ghetto were correct , no place would ever accept me . I had never felt so beaten down . I looked up to see Eli .
“ Ms Aderman , there is no reason to sob ; there is hope . Believe in this once more , I beg of you ,”
Eli suggested . “ Mr Bissinger ,” I cried , “ how am I able to live without a home ? I have nowhere to go !” “ Don ’ t be so foolish , Dalia ! There is still hope ; I grant you this . This ship has one last destination to reach , the United States of America . We shall disembark from this boat and make America our home !” promised Eli . I looked into Eli ’ s eyes ; I could see how passionate he was about his statement .
“ I shall take your word on this , Mr Bissinger ,” I pledged . “ I will travel to America with you .”