She had lost it all. Her family, her home and any source of financial income. There was nothing she could do and there was no where for her to go. Alisha was only 15 years of age and her family had been wiped out due to the war. An explosive was launched into her home, taking her mother, father and brother with it. As she wandered the streets looking for food and possibly some place to stay, she ran into Chandinee. Chandinee was dressed in an elegant silk outfit covered with gold embroideries. She looked like a dancer and indeed she was. Chandinee saw the condition she was in and decided to take her in. They went back to her hostel, which turned out to be a prostitute home. During the day Chandinee danced for a living and at night she sold her body to the slums. It was the only way to survive in the world. Under Chandinee's guidance, Alisha learned how to dance as graceful as her mentor. She danced for the hostiles and collected a few rupees. Enough for her to put food in her stomach. Just like Chandinee, as soon as Alisha came of age, she followed the steps of her mentor and began earning a livelihood in the slums of India...........
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