This day was supposed to be one of the happiest. Vlad had thought of everything down to the smallest detail. His bride deserved the best of everything. Although Alina always said that their love was what mattered most, he wanted to surround her with a real fairy tale. She deserved the best engagement and wedding. … Read more
«— You understand that I don’t need you hanging around here, right?» Maxim said to his wife. «So, I can suggest you move to the village.» «What village, Maxim? What are you talking about?» Tamara no longer cared. She had been betrayed by the person closest to her. They had started their work from scratch … Read more
My dear mother, my darling… What can I do to help you?» Alla cried. She leaned over the woman lying on a dirty sofa. «Daughter, thank you for everything,» Maria Dmitrievna replied softly, «But you’ve already done more for me than you could. See how I’ve repaid you? We now live in a dump. Forgive … Read more
We’re stuck at the crossing again,» sighed Klavdiya Petrovna, adjusting her woolen scarf. «What do you think, Anya, maybe we’ll get lucky and find a gold bar on the tracks?» «As if,» I smirked. «You’d be lucky to find a frozen crow here.» The November wind cut to the bone. I was returning from the … 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
On payday, which Valya eagerly awaited, the CEO himself—who owned a whole network of companies—came to the office. Everyone trembled before him, except for the fearless Marianna. The boss, a former military man, appreciated her sharp mind, predatory beauty, courage, and audacity. As the management toured their properties, the boss made sure to visit his … Read more
Where’s my dinner?” came the hoarse voice from deep inside the apartment as soon as Marina stepped over the threshold. She froze, still wearing her coat, and sighed heavily. The workday had been especially tough — her boss had overloaded her with reports, the bus had broken down, and she had to walk three stops … Read more
Dima had dreamed of becoming a doctor for as long as he could remember. But life seemed determined to throw obstacles in his way. First, his father died unexpectedly — a loss that knocked the solid ground out from under his feet. Then his mother fell ill: nerves and the constant struggle of working two … Read more
— Where do you think you’re going? We can manage without sour cream!” the mother-in-law tried to stop her. “Come on, I’ll be back in fifteen minutes on my bike!” Dasha was already rolling her iron horse out onto the porch. “Who eats borscht without sour cream anyway?” Anna Vasilyevna smiled, shaking her head … Read more
Anna slowly stirred her coffee, feeling the tension build in her shoulders. Familiar voices echoed from the kitchen wall—her husband Sergey was explaining something to his mother, and she, as always, interrupted him with her admonishments. “Sergey, you must control the family budget!” Valentina Nikolaevna’s voice pierced the quiet of the apartment. “The man is … Read more