Again that smell. Cinnamon with vanilla. I check the cheesecake recipe for the hundredth time, although I know it by heart. My hands shake as I take the form out of the oven. Please, let it be perfect this time. — Masha, did you fall asleep there? — Andrei’s voice comes from the living room. … Read more
Anya sighed as she exited the office building. Today was nothing but stress. Did he really need those reports right now? She could have gotten everything done tomorrow. The day at work had been stressful, so she decided to stop by her usual café. She was already looking forward to having a Greek salad and … Read more
Svetlana indifferently pushed the plate of borscht away from her, and in a careless, almost solemn tone, announced: “Svetlana, I am leaving you!” At these unexpected words, the 45-year-old woman dropped the cup from her hands, which shattered into pieces on the floor. Svetlana looked at her husband and realized from his serious expression that … Read more
Well, son? Have you and Milana made a decision?” asked Alla Mikhailovna as she made a shopping list for the New Year’s table. “We will celebrate with you,” Roma replied. “Milana agreed.” “Excellent. Then we won’t change our tradition. We’ll welcome the New Year with the whole family,” Alla Mikhailovna rejoiced. “Are Yura and Lera … Read more
Marinochka, could you please weigh two kilograms of green apples for me,” asked a short, blonde woman addressing the saleswoman. Marina smiled at her regular customer and quickly weighed the juicy, ripe apples, then handed the woman a bag, saying: “Here you go, Inna Petrovna. These apples are very tasty, you will definitely like them.” … Read more
It was unbearably hot on the bus, and neither the open hatches nor windows offered any relief to the weary passengers angry about the massive traffic jam. Olga was returning from work, idly pondering what to cook for dinner. Of course, her imagination conjured up exclusive dishes like marbled beef or truffle ravioli. Sighing, she … Read more
Lyudmila woke up to the sound of a dog barking. She glanced at the clock with blurry vision—it was only eight in the evening. She had been fighting off sleepiness all day after her shift and had dozed off. Oh, trouble… Now she wouldn’t be able to sleep until midnight. The dog kept barking forcefully, … Read more
The wedding procession sped through the city, the driver turned on lively music and honked continuously. The bride was all anticipation, constantly adjusting her veil and fidgeting with her wedding bouquet. She was charming: light makeup, blonde curls styled into a beautiful hairstyle, and the veil added a touch of mystery. A happy smile wandered … Read more
Semyon Markovich, an elderly but very well-groomed man known as a millionaire and owner of several firms and companies, sat in the police chief’s office with his head bowed, ready to sink through the floor. He was being reprimanded like a little boy! The police chief could no longer contain his emotions: “Dear Semyon Markovich! … Read more
Maria never liked being in her mother-in-law’s kitchen. Something about the room always seemed off to her, as if the walls themselves held some secret. Perhaps it was the stern gaze of Anna Petrovna, who, even in her absence, seemed to watch every move her daughter-in-law made through old photographs on the walls. That evening, … Read more