Anna Petrovna, is it true that you and Ivan don’t have your own children?” Galina squinted, leaning over the fence. “God did not give us any,” I replied quietly, clutching the empty bucket tighter in my hands. I always hated such conversations. Every time someone in the village brought up the topic of children, everything … Read more
— Gena, are you absolutely sure about this? — Mom… — You do realize she’s only with you for the money, right? Gennady sighed softly. — Mom, you’re mistaken, but I’m not going to argue with you because it’s pointless. You can think what you want. We’re not planning a lavish wedding. — Gena, stop … Read more
If Oksana had known what would happen to her, she would have thought a hundred times before going to the village that summer. She would have surely persuaded her parents to go to the Black Sea instead, but she couldn’t. Oksana loved her grandmother Varya dearly. Varvara Alekseevna also missed her granddaughter and had prepared … Read more
The evening sun mercilessly scorched her back, and the blouse, clinging to her body, caused irritation as Yelizaveta Mikhaylovna climbed the steps to her apartment. In the entrance hall, the sweet aroma of fresh baking lingered – her neighbor Anna Petrovna, as always, spoiled her grandchildren with apple pies. This scent invariably awakened in Yelizaveta … Read more
Maybe you could go somewhere? Went fishing with your father, you always sit at home,” the mother looked at her son with concern, adjusting her apron. “I’m not idle, I washed the windows yesterday,” he replied, looking away. “I see, son. I’ve wanted to wash the curtains for a long time, but never got around … Read more
Thirty days, Pasha. That’s all you have left.” Anna stood by the window, watching the falling snow. In the reflection of the glass, she saw her husband freeze with a cup of coffee halfway to his mouth. “What do you mean thirty days?” his voice sounded bewildered. “That’s what I mean. One month to change … Read more
Recently, my grandmother passed away at the age of 96. She often told me intriguing stories, and one of them still sends shivers down my spine… Nina Arkadyevna, that was my grandmother’s name, was born in a village. Her mother, Antonina, had five children in total, and Nina was the youngest. The father of the … Read more
Dear, unfortunately, we’ll have to cancel our dinner at the restaurant,” Ivan said sadly, looking at his wife with regret. “Why?” Kira asked, disappointed. “It’s our wedding anniversary on Saturday. We’ve been looking forward to this day. What happened this time?” “I know you’re upset. Believe me, it’s hard for me too, but the boss … Read more
Touch it again, and I’ll break your fingers! Never, you hear me, never dare touch my phone!” Vadim furiously snatched the phone from his wife’s hands. “My love, forgive me, I didn’t mean to. I just wanted to look at our photos from yesterday…” Katya recoiled fearfully to the other end of the sofa. “Ask … Read more
Mom, I wanted to say that I don’t…” Alina began, but her mother immediately interrupted her. “I refuse to even listen!” Her mother slammed her palm on the countertop. “Do you understand the living conditions they’re in right now? Their windows won’t even open! Your apartment would be a real salvation for them, and you…” … Read more