Don’t start hysterics, Arina. You should have known, marrying a promising surgeon, that this would happen sooner or later. Just look at yourself in the mirror if you haven’t done so in all these years. You’re old, and I need a young wife. I’m a well-known doctor, people talk about me. People try to get … Read more
Sometimes, fate delivers such surprises that you spend your entire life marveling at how it all turned out. I still remember that chilly October day when I was returning from the market in the neighboring village. Back then, buses were rare, and I had to walk, cursing the broken road and the heavy bags of … Read more
Denis resolutely pushed the plate of borscht away from him and, with an indifferent, careless tone, as if even solemnly, declared: «Sveta, I’m leaving you!» The forty-five-year-old woman, stunned by such unexpected words, dropped the cup she was holding, which shattered into pieces upon hitting the tiled floor. Sveta looked at her husband and, seeing … Read more
Hey Dad, Dad!» The man, quietly conversing with a young woman so as not to disturb other patients, turned to his daughter. «Nastya, behave yourself.» «Dad, I’m tired of sitting here. I’ve already told Liza everything. Can I walk down the hall?» «Nastya, of course not. There are sick people here; they need peace.» The … Read more
Barbara Solovyova sat in the doctor’s office and wept bitterly. The young nurse couldn’t come to terms with her beloved husband’s betrayal: it turned out that Gena had been cheating on her for the last couple of years and was even planning to marry his mistress! «What a nightmare, oh Lord!» thought Varya to herself, … Read more
Vera looked confusedly at Alexey. «Alex, do you realize that you’re making a mistake?» Alexey waved his hand, showing his irritation. «Let’s skip the drama. I’m tired of your perpetually dissatisfied expression. It’s always the same. Milana—she’s entirely different. She’s like a breath of fresh air to me. And you… I’m still being too kind … Read more
Sergey always stood out from his peers, and his father often pondered this. Pavel Ivanovich not only loved his son—he felt a deep sense of pride for him. Whenever his wife Natasha was around, he would frequently ask her: «Why do we have such an unusual son? There has never been anyone like him in … Read more
Why Inna was knitting booties, she herself did not know… Her daughter was 40, had been widowed two years ago, and had never had children. Last year, she remarried. Her husband was younger and wanted to live for himself. Her son had long ago moved to America and had no plans to return. The nephews … Read more
Mom! Where are you?» the voice of her daughter, like the chirping of a bird, scattered throughout the yard. Valentina straightened her back with effort, leaning on the ancient wooden handle of the shovel. How old was this tool? It seems Sergey himself made it, always repeating, «With a reliable tool, any job is easier.» … Read more
Konstantin and Albina met within the walls of the Institute of Culture, although their faculties were different. From a young age, Konstantin was immersed in the world of music, which was not surprising given his background. He grew up in a family where art was not just a hobby, but a way of life. His … Read more