A moment that changed me: I met my soulmate at Istanbul airport security

As a recently divorced British Asian Muslim, I didn't expect anyone to understand my mix of culture, faith and life experiences. But the woman who became my best friend saw past my aloof exterior

I was going to take out the wire from my bra and hand it to her!" whispers an annoyed voice from behind me. I turn to see who it is, and in that moment, my life changes.

I am at Istanbul airport. It's 2004, a few years after 9/11, and there is still heightened security around air travel.