Despite the scheduled intercity bus not being due to arrive for at least an hour—or even an hour and a half, in case it got held up by one of the perennial village problems—a lively group had already gathered at the bus stop. The conversation began with the weather, as it so often does in […]
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— Maria, how did this happen? — the woman sighed, looking at her daughter with worry. — Mom, everything’s fine, honestly, — Maria replied calmly. — I’m on vacation, so I can work there for a month, maybe even longer. The main thing is to figure out where the quotas disappear to and how the […]
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Anna once again ran her hand over the polished surface of the table, even though it already shone with impeccable cleanliness. The clock showed four—guests would arrive in two hours. Again, her husband’s guests. She caught her reflection in the gleaming surface of the sideboard—a haggard face, hair hastily gathered in a messy bun. When […]
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Elena Sergeyevna carefully folded the documents and headed for the reception area. «Vera, I’m leaving. If anything urgent comes up, call,» she said. Vera got up from her chair. «Elena Sergeyevna, are you going back there again?» «Yes,» Elena replied shortly. Vera sighed heavily. «Give my regards to Svetlana.» Elena smiled sadly. «Certainly, dear Vera. […]
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