– Gena, are you sure you’ve thought everything through properly? – Mom… – I know what I’m talking about. She’s with you only for your money, isn’t she? Gennady let out a heavy sigh. – Mom, I understand your concerns, but they are completely unfounded. Arguing with you is pointless; you won’t change your mind … Read more
That evening, Polina was climbing the stairs to her apartment. Her heart felt light and joyful – the renovation had finally been completed. Three months of hard work – endless trips to the stores and quarrels with the workers – were now behind her. Now, in the apartment she inherited from her grandmother, everything exuded … Read more
Darling, can’t you put more effort into this?” Rita said, watching as Stas, sprawled across the couch cushions, took long drags on his cigarette, deep in thought. He snorted irritably: “Rit, do you even realize what you’re suggesting? I have no desire to swap the comfort of this couch for a prison cell.” “Don’t … Read more
Oksana took her husband’s phone to find the photos she had once sent him on social media so they wouldn’t get lost. There were a bunch of private messages. Doesn’t he read them or something… She decided to take a look at who was writing to him. Various postcards from relatives, “good morning” wishes, congratulations … Read more
Anya sighed as she exited the office building. Today was just one hassle after another. Did he really need those reports right now? She could have managed everything tomorrow. Her day at work had been stressful, so she decided to drop by her usual café. She was already imagining herself enjoying a Greek salad, sipping … Read more
A knock on the door sounded just as I was about to toss another batch of burnt pancakes into the trash. Three in the morning isn’t exactly the best time for culinary experiments, but insomnia mixed with VK video recipes is a dangerous combination. — If it’s Petrovich again with his homemade moonshine, I swear … Read more
— “Oh, Grigory, how lucky I am to have you! I can’t imagine how we managed without your help before,” said the elderly woman, watching as the young man skillfully handled his tools. Grigory gathered the tools into his bag and smirked: — “Oh, come now, Elena Sergeyevna. It’s nothing—a mere matter of moving the … Read more
Without me, you are nothing, Anna. Remember this well,” Igor threw the last of his clothes into the suitcase and sharply zipped it closed. His words sliced through the semi-darkness of the apartment like a cold blade. Anna stood in the doorway, clenching her fists until they hurt. She was silent, not out of fear, … Read more
— “Oh, Grigory, how lucky I am to have you! I can’t imagine how we managed without your help before,” said the elderly woman, watching as the young man skillfully handled his tools. Grigory gathered the tools into his bag and smirked: — “Oh, come now, Elena Sergeyevna. It’s nothing—a mere matter of moving the … Read more
Anya sighed as she exited the office building. Today was just one hassle after another. Did he really need those reports right now? She could have managed everything tomorrow. Her day at work had been stressful, so she decided to drop by her usual café. She was already imagining herself enjoying a Greek salad, sipping … Read more