— Irina, all your attempts are in vain,” said Tamara Petrovna, watching as the young woman braided her hair before the start of the workday. “— What exactly are you talking about?” Irina turned to the elderly nurse who had been working in the hospital for several decades. “— About your hopes for something serious.” … Read more
The morning sunbeams, breaking through the lacy curtains, formed intricate patterns of light on the oak parquet floor. The room was engulfed in absolute silence, interrupted only by the steady ticking of the old grandfather clock. Anna, a young woman with expressive brown eyes and thick hair the color of ripe wheat, stood by the … Read more
Will you marry me?» suddenly asked Stas, addressing Nadia. The girl stopped, looked at the young man with surprise. «What a silly joke,» she thought, but he immediately repeated: «Marry me.» This time his voice sounded different, and his gaze… Yes, his gaze—he wasn’t laughing, and that meant Stas was speaking from the heart. «Are … Read more
The car’s engine stubbornly refused to start. No matter how much Dmitry tried to bring it back to life, it only coughed weakly before dying again. The man had no desire to figure out the cause of the sudden breakdown—today he simply had neither the energy nor the time. Leaving the car until tomorrow right … Read more
What happened?” asked Anya, watching her husband’s reaction. Vitya, clutching his phone tightly in his hand, slowly sank onto the couch. “Mom’s house burned down,” he managed to say. “How?” Anya said, bewildered, as she sat down beside him. “I don’t know—I just got a call. She said there was a fire, and the house … Read more
— 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