“I do not go to town-side too often, but if I have to, I will not think about it twice. The security forces have done an excellent job in handling the situation,” says the Ghanian.

Both men do admit to have received requests from their families back home to return to the safety of their homeland, at least for a while.

“My family does not know too much about India and especially Mumbai, and were really worried about my well-being. They even asked me to come back immediately. But I am on a professional contract here with Mahindra and cannot return, even though I wouldn't mind going back for a few days,” says Chidi. Felix though is happy to stay back, and is desperate to start playing football again, and wishes that the people of Mumbai unite together and put up a brave front now.

The repercussions of the dastardly events that have unfolded ever since that bloody Wednesday night, will definitely be unprecedented and the wounds will take a long time to heal. But it is a positive sign that the city, including those who ply their trade here, have already woken up with their spirit intact.