Andrey frowned as he heard his mother’s hoarse voice over the phone. “Mom, why are you breathing so hard?” “I just caught a little cold, son. I’ve been coughing for a week — it just won’t let up.” “Then go see a doctor! At your age, you can’t take colds lightly.” “I did. The doctor … Read more
– Artyom, are you even listening to me? – Huh? Yes, yes, of course, Elina, – Artyom hurriedly sipped his tea, trying to look focused. – I’m asking, which color is better for the wedding: peach or ivory? Artyom thought for a moment. Honestly, he didn’t really understand the difference between those colors, but decided … Read more
“Oh God, I’m so fed up with everything!” — Alexey threw his keys onto the hallway table with a bang as he entered the apartment. “Lyosha, what’s wrong?” his wife asked in surprise. Masha usually came home from work earlier than her husband and managed to tidy up the apartment and cook something for dinner … Read more
“Syoma, are you sitting down?” Lida began, stepping over the kitchen threshold and pulling off her scarf. Having just returned from the notary’s office, she was still in a slight daze — her face showing a mixture of surprise and childlike joy, as if she had found an unexpected gift where she least expected one. … Read more
On Monday, the spacious, sunlit office of the agricultural company buzzed like an agitated beehive. The final meeting was taking place, but most people were already lost in their own thoughts. Suddenly, the director—a sturdy man in his fifties named Vitaly Semyonovich, always impeccably dressed in a neat plaid shirt—raised his hand, calling for silence. … Read more
Nina could not understand why her encounters with her former mother-in-law had become so frequent. She couldn’t just write it off as coincidence. Tamara Viktorovna seemed to be stalking her. Their first meeting happened a week ago. The woman herself approached her former daughter-in-law on the street when Nina was leaving the office and heading … Read more
“Zhenya, why are you lying in front of the TV again? Is there really nothing else to do? Just lying there, rubbing your belly, you lazybones,” Margarita Lvovna said in her usual manner. What lazybones? It’s Sunday today, you know? Can’t I at least peacefully lie down on my rightful day off without being disturbed? … Read more
— What is this even?! — Karina exclaimed, unable to hide her irritation, standing in the middle of the living room. Her voice trembled with outrage. She looked around the room, as if hoping to find an answer to her question among the furniture or walls. — Again?! The third time this month! How much … Read more
— What do you mean you didn’t pay? What? Why? — Svetlana looked surprised from the bathroom, where she was hand-washing her daughter’s clothes. The child needed to go to kindergarten, clean clothes had run out, and, as if on purpose, the washing machine had broken down. And there was simply no money to fix … Read more
Spring in the garden is especially wonderful. The apple trees are in bloom, the birds are singing, and the air is so fresh it takes your breath away. You hear the buzzing of bees, breathe deeply — and realize: living outside the city is a great blessing. Especially when it’s only twenty minutes to the … Read more