«Anya, I’m home,» called Vera as she entered the apartment. A thirteen-year-old girl emerged from the room. «Mom, you’re home early today.» «Yes, I came home a bit early. Next week I’ll need to work a couple of hours more. How are you? How’s school?» «Fine, nothing new.» «You look a bit pale. You should … Read more
Dear, unfortunately, we have to cancel our dinner at the restaurant,» Ivan said sadly, looking at his wife with regret. «Why?» Kira asked disappointedly. «Saturday is our wedding anniversary. We’ve been waiting for this day for so long. What happened this time?» «I know you’re upset. Believe me, it’s hard for me too, but the … Read more
Timur noticed a young cleaning lady sitting in the corner with a tear-stained face. «Excuse me, can I help? What happened? Did someone hurt you?» he asked quietly. The girl flinched, quickly wiped her tears, and spoke: «Sorry for the trouble. Everything’s fine.» «No need to apologize. Are you sure you’re okay?» Timur continued with … Read more
Andrey, promise you won’t leave Larisa,» his dying wife begged. «You know her health is frail. She needs constant care. I understand it’s not easy, but I’m really scared she won’t manage on her own. You’ll be her guardian for another two years. Please, do everything properly.» Andrey nodded, but deep down, he thought soon … Read more
Galina ran along the platform, gasping under the weight of her bags, afraid she might miss the last train. Jumping almost on the move into a half-empty car, she exhaled, sat down on the bench, and took a long time to catch her breath. She pulled out a small mirror from her handbag, looked at … Read more
Sitting in his office, Vyacheslav leaned back in his comfortable chair with a satisfied smile playing on his face. He couldn’t stop marveling at how his restaurant, now the pride of the entire city, had gained such great fame. The restaurant owner ordered a homeless old woman to finish her bread and leave immediately! But … Read more
My gaze was fixed on my mother-in-law, whose state resembled that of a person who had seen a ghost. A small envelope trembled nervously in her hand, and her eyes were frozen in an expression of panic. The loud music of the banquet hall in the old mansion drowned out all sounds, making our conversation … Read more
I overheard my mother-in-law talking to my husband and couldn’t believe my ears. Everything I had lived for during my marriage turned out to be a deception. I trusted him so much, and yet he and his mother chose to act so despicably. It’s decided. They will regret their actions! Something strange is happening Just … Read more
Vera, I have a big request: when I’m late at work, don’t call me every ten minutes! Okay?! – Vitia asked his wife. – You don’t let me work at all! — Okay! – Vera replied with a slightly displeased voice. – Just, Vitia, let me know when you’re going to be late at work … Read more
Dear, you can’t even imagine who I really am,» Anna whispered quietly, looking at the ceiling. «You are better than anyone for me,» Vadim mumbled sleepily, hugging his wife. If only he knew how prophetic these words would turn out to be. Anna smiled faintly, remembering how it all began. How she, the daughter of … Read more