— I said — no, — Katya repeated, desperately trying to keep herself together. — This is my apartment. And I’m not going to… — Yours? — her mother-in-law interrupted. — What about the family? Sasha, are you hearing what your wife is saying? Katya slowly, almost reluctantly, opened the door to her apartment. It … Read more
The wedding procession sped through the city, the driver turned on lively music and honked non-stop. The bride was all in anticipation, constantly adjusting her veil and fiddling with her wedding bouquet. She was charming: light makeup, blonde curls styled into a beautiful hairdo, the veil adding a touch of mystery. And a happy smile … Read more
Mom, are you working tonight again?» Katya asked, watching her mother intently. There was worry in her voice, as if she hoped for a different answer. «Yes, sweetheart. You and Yura will behave, won’t you?» Marina gently stroked her daughter’s palm, trying to soothe her. «Of course, Mom. But you never get any rest,» Katya … Read more
— Very bright, beautiful, I would say, quite unusual, — Vadim said thoughtfully, carefully examining his wife’s drawings. — Do you like it? — Natasha asked with a smile, sitting down next to him on the couch. — Unusual, — the man admitted, flipping through the pages of the illustrations. — Children love everything bright, … Read more
Mom, are you working tonight again?» Katya asked, watching her mother intently. There was worry in her voice, as if she hoped for a different answer. «Yes, sweetheart. You and Yura will behave, won’t you?» Marina gently stroked her daughter’s palm, trying to soothe her. «Of course, Mom. But you never get any rest,» Katya … Read more
— Lida, explain to me, what have I done to you? — the dispatcher inquired, glancing gloomily at the driver. — Stop making up things that aren’t there, — Lida snapped. — What is there to make up? You’re well aware of this client. Is there no one else to serve him? You keep sending … Read more
I was just dusting the shelf in the living room when a loud knock came at the door – so sudden that the vase on the windowsill trembled and nearly fell off. I sighed, knowing that this sound was no good omen. Volodya peeked out from the kitchen, where he was washing a cup after … Read more
«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