— Alright, I get it. You won’t sign. Then maybe you’ll lend me money? — How much? — A million. — Are you serious? — I’ll pay it back,» Olga insisted. Alina opened the door without even being surprised. Olga stood in the doorway, shifting nervously from foot to foot, wearing a gray coat that … Read more
Nika—that’s what everyone called her, although her real name was Veronika—was just heading to her table in the café to finally have a quiet bite to eat. At that moment, she suddenly turned around—someone called her by her old nickname. Here, at the company office where she had worked for five years, no one addressed … Read more
Natalya looked at the documents calmly. For some reason, there was no anger either. “So, you’ve really decided?” Vladimir looked at his wife with barely concealed irritation. “And what now? How are we going to divide things?” Natalya raised her eyes. There were no tears, no pleas—only determination that had appeared after a sleepless night … Read more
Three years have passed since the day pain stormed into Irina’s life—not just any pain, but the loss of everything that made her life worth living. In an instant, like a snapped cable over an abyss, she was deprived of the two closest people: her husband Oleg and their little son Timur. At first glance, … Read more
The young woman quietly hummed by the dishwashing sink, lost in her thoughts and music. Every time she started to sing, time seemed to slow down. Her voice—soft, pure, sounding like a gentle breeze amid the kitchen bustle—filled the space with unexpected harmony. She had no idea that behind her stood a man whose name … Read more
Valentin carefully parked his car in the only available space near the children’s hospital. As luck would have it, the place was especially crowded today – cars filled every available parking spot. Every day, he came here almost like it was a job: taking care of some business, stopping by his favorite café for a … Read more
Tatiana adjusted the pillow behind her back and pressed the phone to her ear with a smile. Outside the window of her spacious three-room apartment, the sun was setting, painting the living room walls in warm orange tones. “Marin, I’m leaning towards Turkey,” Tatiana said, flipping through a glossy catalog. “Five-star hotel, all inclusive.” “Tanya, … Read more
— What is it again, Ivanova?! — came the displeased voice of the head nurse, Liliya Sergeyevna. Nastya sighed. She knew that as a newcomer, she would get all the unpleasant tasks. But she hadn’t expected it to be this much. —I did everything honestly! — she complained, looking at her colleague hopefully. —I can … Read more
An employee at a gas station found a box in the restroom. Inside lay a newborn baby girl and a note: «Take care of her.» The man couldn’t leave the child alone — his wife had dreamed of having children for many years, but doctors said they would never have their own. The next … Read more
Marina stood by the window, watching as the last guests settled into their cars. The festive lights in the yard illuminated their faces, still lively after the anniversary celebration for her mother-in-law. Seventy years – a significant milestone, and the whole family had gathered. And it was today that Oleg decided to «make a joke.» … Read more