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
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