Zoya worked her whole life as a teacher, and now, due to her small pension, was forced to sell vegetables at the market. Her son-in-law brought a new wife into his apartment, while her daughter returned to live with her mother and child. Zoya helped her daughter as much as she could. “Mom, I feel … Read more
Pathetic! Hey, pathetic!” Sasha doesn’t turn around; he knows it’s Volodya from the fifth floor. It’s better not to respond. Maybe he’ll leave him alone. “Alexander!” Volodya persists. “Look at him, so hardworking. New Year’s Eve, and he’s working. That’s right! Fools love work.” “Leave Sashenka alone! Why are you picking on him?” That’s Lenochka, … Read more
As soon as I married Dima, his mother Galina Petrovna immediately intruded into our lives. From the very first days, she began to manipulate her son, extorting money from us allegedly for medicines and housing bills. At first, I didn’t pay much attention to her antics. But over time, I realized — we were dealing … Read more
Sveta and Denis planned their wedding concept themselves. They chose the perfect venue, a beautiful date, and invited a large number of guests and relatives. Svetlana was an idealist and wanted to have the best celebration possible, and her fiancé did not argue with her. “Knowing your mother and her impulsive nature, I don’t want … Read more
Again stuck at the crossing,” sighed Klavdiya Petrovna, adjusting her woolen scarf. “Do you think, Anya, we might get lucky and find a gold bar on the tracks?” “A gold bar, yeah right,” I chuckled, “all you’d find here is a frozen crow.” The November wind was bone-chilling. I was returning from an evening shift … 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
The day turned out to be chaotic. Vera hadn’t dealt with such difficult clients in a long time. She even wanted to send him away for good, but Vera valued her reputation, and her law firm was one of the most popular in the city. She returned home dreaming of a hot shower, fragrant tea, … Read more
Larisa sat at the kitchen table, listening to a stranger’s voice on the phone deliver completely unexpected news that knocked the ground from under her feet, leaving her unsure of what to do. Thoughts rushed through her mind faster than she could process them. What should she do? One question resonated clearly within her, but … Read more
Well, what are you staring at? Drop your buckets and rags and get ready, you’re coming with me for negotiations.” Oleg casually said, approaching the cleaner in his office. “Who, me?” Christina asked fearfully, looking up at the boss. “Yes, you, who else?” Oleg looked down on her, almost disdainfully. “Do you need an hour … Read more
Larisa sat by the window. Three months in her new apartment gradually erased the painful memories of her divorce. An unexpected knock at the door made her startle. Standing on the doorstep was her upstairs neighbor, Natalya, a brunette whom Larisa occasionally met in the elevator. Usually impeccably dressed, she now looked somewhat disheveled. “Larisa, … Read more