or remorse that yesterday, like this, she slept with an unknown man, suddenly, succumbing to a sudden temptation. It was as if taken for granted, right.

Vick licked her lips, which began to pinch from a passionate kiss, and buried her face in the chest of a man.

- I haven't even combed my hair yet. You came back so quickly ... I probably look terrible, and you don’t even have mirrors at home!

- They are not needed, you are lovely, the most beautiful! - and kissed her nose. - Let's go ...

They entered the house, undressed, went into the kitchen.

- I saw you have such a funny hat, - Vika suddenly remembered.

- Which one? - Stefan looked at her, not understanding. - I have one hat, the one in which I go ...

- Yes, cool, - smiled girl. - Warm, but stylish. Very similar to you ... And what kind of hat is there then? ..

The man looked at her for a long time, obviously trying to remember which hat he could talk about.

- Well, that, earflap with a visor ... - Vika helped to remember.

- Aah ... - Stefan looked away, moving to the stove to warm up dinner. - Yes, old. Gave someone ...

- I see.

Vika thought, again remembering Kostik in this hat.

“I didn't find anyone? ...” she asked almost in the affirmative.

“No ... unfortunately,” answered without turning around.

“Are they even looking for him yet? ..”

- It seems to be yes, today I saw a couple of people in the far sector.

Vika sighed heavily.

- Do not worry ... Eat, gain strength. Today is a long way to go!

The girl nodded in agreement and began to eat. From the plate again it smelled very delicious. Stephen sat down beside him.

- This man is very dear to you? - He asked, looking into his eyes.

- We Kostya studied together. We walked in the same company ...

- And met?

Vick froze, glanced at his attentive, impenetrable eyes.

- And met ...

He got up and went to the window.

- What would have happened if you had found him? ..

- I do not know. Nothing ... I would be happy that he is alive and well - she paused and added: - And I would return back to the city.

“You will see,” he turned. - He will be.

- You say so, as if you know for sure, - Vick smiled timidly.

- I am sure of it, - smiled in the answer. - That's right...

“It would have been nice,” she sighed, and shivered, rubbing her chilled shoulders.

He walked over and kissed her on the cheek.

- You are wonderful, Victoria! Pour us tea and go to the fireplace, and I will flood the stove so that after the bath it is warm ...

Near the fireplace, Vicki’s gaze fell back on that very closed book.

- What is this book, Stefan? She asked when the man approached.

“This is a very ancient book,” he carefully took the book from her hands and laid it on the shelf again. - It was passed down from generation to generation in our family.

- What is written there?

The man thought a little and looked at the girl for a long time. In impenetrable eyes mystical fire danced.

“It contains ancient knowledge ...”

- Spells? - broke the question by itself.

Stefan smiled intriguingly.

- You can say so ...

- Can I take a look? - With a reverent thrill asked the girl, breathing a little.

- Prying eyes can not see the contents of the book. Sorry ...

- I see ...

- Okay, drink your tea, beauty, and I'll go check out the bath. I think it will soon be possible to go there, ”he kissed her on the lips with a long, gentle kiss.

- Come on ...

He left. Vika finished her tea and felt warmed up. Taking the book again and twisting it in her hands, she put it in place and went to carry the mugs to the kitchen.

I came across her backpack. See what else grandma put there. And that, too, will deteriorate.

Vika found some cookies and sweets and a small thermos with herbal infusion. Grandmother always brewed various herbs instead of purchased tea, which she collected and dried in summer. It was just a great brew that I wanted to drink and drink.

Opening the thermos, she breathed in a pleasant scent. It seems to be not spoiled, it smells delicious. I took a sip to understand for sure. Vkusnooooo. She covered her eyes. And when she opened, she abruptly recoiled, crashing into the corner of the dresser — she had already seen this picture after the eaten patty: the surrounding seemed to be different, gray and faded, rippling with the imposition of another reality. What is it with her ?! Something with a head? But why then does she see it only when she eats and drinks her grandmother's products ?!

The space has returned to its former state. The girl looked around frightened. She glanced at the thermos she held in her hand. No, the infusion is not spoiled. Something else with him. Or with her? She must find out!

Taking a deep breath, as if she was about to jump off a cliff, Vika took another sip of the infusion. The space has recharged. The floor and walls are shabby, in some places sticking tow between logs. The walls are hung with some kind of strange paintings and amulets, mystical signs scribbled around. Especially stood out the book, lying as if on a pedestal and as if burning with fire. And Vika thought she heard from her the moans and cries of people, as if trapped inside.

The girl cautiously approached and looked up at the book. On the cover was a pair portrait of two people, a man and a woman, of a very beautiful, aristocratic appearance. The woman is thin, dark-haired, with large dark eyes and a mysterious smile. It was impossible not to recognize the man - it was Stefan. Vick gasped, tripped on a chair and sat in it. My head was ringing and spinning. What does all this mean? Whatever it is, she can't stand it anymore!

Vika closed her eyes, driving away a strange wraith. And opened again. Everything has returned to its place. The girl put a thermos on the floor and, staggering, walked to the exit. Need to get some fresh air.

Near the stairs to the basement, she turned her head and saw that the door below was slightly ajar. We should not miss this opportunity to look into the basement and find out what is there!

Vick confidently stepped on the stairs leading down.