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
Diana always felt that she had been incredibly fortunate from birth. She grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and never wanted for anything. After finishing school, her parents got her into a prestigious university, and then she started working at the family business. Needless to say, she had her own apartment and car right … Read more
Vera looked at Alexei in confusion. “Lyosha, you do realize you’re making a mistake, right?” Alexei 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 is completely different. She’s like a breath of fresh air for me. And you… I’m still too … Read more
Noticing that his mother was calling, Fyodor was in no hurry to answer. He already knew what she wanted to talk about – surely, it was about needing money for his younger brother, Alexey, again. There was no other reason for his mother to call her eldest, unloved son. Every time he refused to help, … Read more
I never considered myself a simpleton. On the contrary, I had plenty to be proud of in this life. I managed to escape from a tiny town, move to a big city, get a good job there, and even buy a three-bedroom apartment. Then I got married, and it seemed my happiness knew no bounds. … Read more
Oh, wait, Katya! Someone is ringing the doorbell. I’ll call you back after I find out who it is and why they’re here,” Lyudmila reluctantly interrupted her phone conversation with her old friend, who was vividly and humorously telling her about her mother-in-law’s recent anniversary. Lyudmila was laughing non-stop as if she were watching a … Read more