turned around, and it seemed that he was following me. But Misha stood on the porch and watched me go. I noticed that I was looking at him and waved his hand to me again. I also waved to him. I even decided to pretend that I would run and ran lightly. I looked at the trees without leaves, at places large puddles. Smiled to herself. Yes, I loved the little one to play with them, especially in the village with Julia. What we just did not try to do there. Even dig a groove to allow water to flow from one puddle to another. I already smiled. I was already behind the room. Now I was not visible, and I could no longer run. I tried to just go at a faster pace.

The birds were singing, the sun beautifully reflected in large puddles. It's good that there is asphalt here, otherwise I would load my knees in water and dirt. I remembered again how I was playing in the village with my grandmother and wanted to get water in a bucket and my boots were sucked, and I could not get it out. I had to go in one. I flew then from my grandmother. I just sighed. Reached the road. It was already crowded. I decided to go to one of the supermarkets. Buy yourself ready salads. One will be for today, and the second for tomorrow. And so you can cook potatoes or pasta. I walked along the sidewalk and thought. I looked at the passers-by. It was immediately noticeable that it got warmer. The girls have already begun to wear shoes and tights. Yes, in general, I myself dressed more sexually. I approached and stopped at the traffic lights. Peering into the stream of rushing cars.

- A girl. Can you tell me how to get to the Polish consulate? - distracted me from thinking a guy about 25-30 years old.

- From here it is far away. - I wondered picking how best to explain. - You will pass there he will stop on a minibus and will pass 5 stops, and there it will be a little more to pass. This is already in place ask. Otherwise, I won't tell you that exactly.

- Are you not local? The second guy of the same age asked me.

- Yes, I live in a hostel. - I smiled, caught fire green and we moved.

We crossed the road. The guys went with me. I tried to remember the name of the street, but for sure it did not immediately come to mind. I remembered exactly that the street with the consulate is called as one of the neighboring cities. I looked at the guys. I immediately determined from my hands that they were from the village. Short haircut. Outwardly, something like most likely relatives. Eyes are the same and chestnut hair color.

- You do not want to walk with us. Show the way. We chat. My younger brother is also studying now. Maybe you know him. - I tried to ring up one of the guys and so smiled.

- I would be happy. But I hurry to the guy. - I spread my hands and just smiled. - And there is a minibus ride. Sit down, she's just there.

- It's a pity. Thank. - they thanked me and went to the minibus.

I walked down the street. She turned her head slightly and saw them accompany me with appraising glances. Immediately stopped looking at them. He just shook his head, lacked only to contact them. From them so carried cigarettes, though outwardly and guys nothing. But I never liked smokers. I looked again at the warm sun. Yellow bus overtook me. Those guys stood on the back platform and both waved to me. I just smiled and waved at them. The bus disappeared into the traffic. I already saw the supermarket. A small parking lot was completely filled with different vehicles. I looked at the newer cars, passing by them.

I wandered between the counters and chose their products. There was a lot of time, and I was in no hurry. She threw several canned food into her basket, a can of peas, milk, kefir, sliced ​​bread, buns, halva, several mivins, as well as everything Marina asked for. It seems, especially nothing, but so the weight was already felt. I went to the showcase with finished products. I looked at the salads and prices. I wondered if I had enough money on the card for everything.Although only given a scholarship for the past month, but I have not yet spent anything. I looked at different salads. I noticed my reflection. The red plastic basket, my leggings, only I seemed somehow crooked, as if looking in a curved mirror. Why I remembered footage from the cartoon about the wolf and the hare. My parents loved me as a child, although I loved Tom and Jerry more.

I noticed another figure beside me. I looked at him. Standing black-haired guy about 30 years old, slim, tall. Kept a basket full of groceries. He was wearing ordinary jeans and a sporty black jacket. Our eyes met. Somehow it became embarrassing that I consider him that way. We immediately stopped looking at each other. I went to the seller and started making my choice. The man was behind me. Pretty girl in uniform began to put salads in plastic boxes.

- Excuse me. The man asked me uncertainly. - What do you think a child of 5 years will eat a vinaigrette?

- I do not know. - I already thought about it, looked at the man and blinked my eyes, I somehow did not expect such a question, he understood my confusion.

- Yes, my wife went to Poland for a month to the greenhouses. I stayed with my five year old son. - he sighed and looked at the salads. - And he eats me so badly. There was a wife preparing, I do not know how. And mayonnaise says a lot of harm.

- Well, take 200 grams, if he does not want to eat themselves. - I answered cheerfully and took my boxes and put them in the basket.

- Exactly! Thanks for the advice. - he thanked me and looked so appreciative.

- Yes, not at all. - I replied, smiled at the stranger and ran to the checkout.

Another minute stopped at the rack with seeds. If we are going to watch a movie, this obviously will not hurt Marina and me. I looked at the ratio of weight and price, threw a pack in her basket and went to the checkout. The queue was not big. I began to consider the layout of the goods on the stand. Basically every little thing, different sweets, chewing gums, condoms. I figured out how much I have left. Took one pack. I looked around a bit. Although it is no longer small, it is still somehow not smart to buy such a product. Put it so sideways in a basket near the bananas. Once again he glanced at those standing nearby, but they didn’t care about me. I sighed a little with relief.

- You already bought everything too. - I heard the already familiar voice of a man and turned to him.

- Yeah. - I rolled over and smiled.

- And then I always forget something even though I am writing a list. Then my saws, and makes once again go to the store. - he said with some sadness, I didn’t understand here just because I had to go to the store again or because there was no wife.

I didn’t answer, I just smiled broadly at him and began to lay out my goods on a black conveyor belt. I searched with my eyes where to put my basket. The guard noticed it and took it from me. I watched the fat cashier quickly break through my purchases. I took out the bag and tried to arrange everything in such a way so that it would not be beaten and would be convenient to carry. I thought that everything would fit in one package, but I had to get the second one. The man has already laid out his goods and so glanced in my direction.

I handed the card. I typed the pin-code on the terminal and then tried to put everything in packages. The cashier handed me the checks and my card. I decided not to check the list, so as not to delay the queue, I put everything in my wallet. On the top laid eggs. I tried the packages. It seems all is well. I took them in both hands and went out into the street. The bright sun blinded his eyes. I even stopped for a moment getting used to the light. I even regretted not taking the glasses. The warm spring weather so pleased. Somehow winter is already a bit tired. I wanted to wear something light. Although it is still mosquitoes and no flies. I was about to go on.

- Let's help bring. - again heard a familiar voice. - If you are in the wrong direction.

- Thank. I am not so far away and there is nothing particularly heavy. - I somehow did not know what to do.

- Can you? What is your name? - he asked me and took the package ... Read more →