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— What about a joint account? — asked Anastasia, knowing that Viktor would likely suggest it very soon. — If you agree to a joint account, insist on separate management. And don’t sign anything without my consultation, — Elena Sergeyevna advised firmly. — That’s all; I’ll be in touch! Anastasia slowly arranged the buns on … Read more
Spring sunlight persistently broke through the tulle curtains, painting intricate patterns on the parquet floor. Olga stood in the middle of her husband’s office, armed with a rag and window-cleaning solution. Every year before the May holidays she conducted a deep cleaning—a tradition honed over years of life with Viktor. «Really, how long can you … Read more
Ksenia had an important day today – a meeting with the company’s management. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. The past few months, she had been working like crazy on a new project, and now the moment of truth had arrived. The meeting passed in a fog. Ksenia could hardly believe her … Read more
— They’re not my children,» the husband screamed, shaken to the core. «Lada, they’re… dark-skinned! Who did you have them with? Who is your lover?! Don’t ever come back to my house, not even to cross the threshold! And don’t expect any financial support—it isn’t coming! Lada had been unlucky all her life. She grew … Read more
You’re the one who brought that child into the world!» declared the mother-in-law, looking at her grandson. «My Dimochka and Olezhek were calm, but this one doesn’t seem to be from our ‘stock’.» «Breeds are for dogs or cats, Marya Gavrilovna. Children are people. All people are different. Eye color, hair, and appearance don’t necessarily … Read more
Lenochka, which swimsuit should I take?» Vitalina twirled in front of the mirror, trying on one swimsuit after another. «Any,» replied the attractive middle-aged man without looking up from his monitor. «Lenchik, you didn’t even look,» the girl pouted her already plump lips and approached Leonid with a catlike walk, placing her hands on his … Read more
Ol, your husband is on a business trip again?» Pavel, a colleague, caught up with Olga as she headed to the bus stop. «Maybe we can sit in the café? Have your favorite cocoa, talk a bit, since it’s always just ‘hi’ and ‘bye’.» «Sorry, Pash, I can’t today. Ignat promised he’d be home early, … Read more
Dina shook off her house robe, jumped into slippers on her bare feet, and rushed out of the apartment building, trying to catch up to her husband. «Pasha, come back! Where are you going?» she yelled almost in tears after him. Pavel, annoyed, responded over his shoulder: «I can’t stand being around you right … Read more
Has anyone from my side called you today?» Alexey asked his wife. «They’ve been driving me crazy all day! It’s so annoying!» «I don’t understand! What do they need from you? And why would they need to call me?» Nastya asked her husband. «Not from me, from you!» Alexey smiled. «From me?» the woman was … Read more
The customary, measured, calm life of fifty-two-year-old accountant Lyudmila Borisovna Belkina was fundamentally shattered by an impending disaster: her beloved son Vladik was getting married! Lyudmila and her son had long lived in Mytishchi, near Moscow. After the death of her parents, Lyuda, with little Vladik in tow, moved there, regretlessly selling the large, sturdy, … Read more