Ira, repeat what you just said? But keep in mind, I hope to hear at the end: ‘It was all a joke!’” Yaroslav struggled to stand up but immediately had to sit back down in the armchair because his legs felt like cotton and refused to hold his heavy body. “I’m not going to repeat … Read more
I sat, my head pressed into my shoulders, listening to torrents of abuse hurled at me from both sides. Valentina Alexandrovna, the mother of my future fiancé, spared no harsh words as she accused me of all the sins imaginable. What hurt the most was that Slava, my dear fiancé, didn’t even try to stop … Read more
He’s not going to make it anyway,” the wife said in a cold, distant voice. “You come yourself and talk to the doctor if you don’t believe me. They have nurses there, all the conditions for him will be met. Well, that’s why they invented palliative care, everyone does it…” Ilya was born two … Read more
Lydia was in a hurry to get home. She had just stepped out of the house, heading to work, when she had to return — today was an open lesson at school, and she had forgotten the posters prepared for the class. High-ranking guests rarely visited the rural school. But today the deputy governor was … Read more
— Mom, how long are you going to keep complaining? Your heart hurts — but whose doesn’t at your age? — Lyudmila snapped irritably into the phone. — The more you pay attention to it, the worse you feel. You’re just bothering yourself and stressing me out. And I, by the way, have to get … Read more
Well, that’s it, guys, I’m off!” Roman shouted, jumping onto the step of the already moving train. His friends waved to him from the platform, someone tried to shout something as a farewell. He was smiling. Three years had passed since he returned from the army. During that time, he had managed to get a … Read more
About Kristina’s Kind Heart Everyone in the neighborhood knew about Kristina’s kind heart. The grandmothers on the benches would either admire her, saying, «You can’t find such people these days,» or shake their heads, saying, «This simple girl will perish—she won’t survive in our cruel world.» Her coworkers cleverly took advantage of her helpfulness, knowing … Read more
– “Sergey, please pop into the store on your way. I forgot to buy bread. We don’t eat it ourselves, but we probably need some for the guests.” – “Alright,” her husband replied cheerfully, and Asya smiled. – “Yes, and also get some milk. In case someone needs it for tea. No, better get some … Read more
Svetlana cautiously closed the door to the room. She felt an overwhelming pity for her husband. Lately, he had been so exhausted that he would fall asleep on his feet. And even now—as he rushed home from work, quickly swallowed a bowl of “navy-style” pasta, and collapsed onto the sofa—he managed only to say: — … Read more
– “Mom, forgive me, but how do you and Dad plan to dispose of the inheritance?” asked Irina, as she once again visited her parents. – “What inheritance?” her mother replied in surprise. – “Well… our apartment. After all, you’re well over seventy. It would be best to settle this matter in advance.” – “Are … Read more