Miracle beauty

A festive table was waiting for them at home, in honor of their arrival. Everything was perfect, my aunt never blabbed about anything, and my mother never asked about anything, and did not press her advice. Marina breathed a sigh of relief and left her room with her friend. – Tomorrow is a hard day’s work, and everything will start all over again. How tired I am of my job. How I want to quit. I just do not know where.

– Now everything will be different. Do not forget. You brought new impressions.

– Yes, I think so too, I have so many emotions, such a good feeling.

– You see! Come on, see you later. The friend left, and Marina was left alone in the room. She was thinking about the upcoming working day, and mentally preparing material for work, being sure that the boss would approve it. But no matter how she occupied her thoughts, the image of the guy from the «Miracle Beauty» did not give her peace of mind. And she didn’t know what to do about it.

– Hello everyone!!! Today I’m on time like never before!!! Marina said joyfully at the entrance, and confidently walked to her workplace.

– «What’s the matter with her?» Probably, the rest was good. Marina heard the whispering of colleagues. – I am waiting for you, you know where. Juliana said softly and left.

– Why is it so quiet? – Where is our favorite chef?

– He has not arrived yet.

– Tell me, how did you rest? Marina outlined the condensed information to her colleague. Then they quietly laughed at the boss, and decided to come up with a nickname for him. The boss did not take long to wait, and went to work the next day.

– Good day to all! My wonderful team!!! Anyone who has good news for me, come up and tell me. Marina!! You are on time today, very strange, you are scaring me. What do you have for me? Marina handed over the folder with the material that she had prepared especially for him. The chief quickly left, and no one saw him during the day. The next morning, Marina heard the boss’s voice asking her to come to his office. – Your material interested our editorial office. Historical monolith, enchanted forest, etc. Now you have something to work on. Marina breathed a sigh of relief and left the office.

The work occupied Marina so much that she did not have time to go somewhere or chat with a friend. But these thoughts about work couldn’t get the thoughts of that guy out of her head. Every evening, closing her eyes, and lying in a warm cozy bed, Marina remembered that wonderful beauty. She thanked the sky for the fact that it shed a warm, spring rain, which gathered us under one roof, thanks to which she met Artem. The girl was sure that they would definitely meet again. And she remembered with warmth the sweet and kind smile of the guy whose look she could not forget.

Three inseparable friends were sitting on the beach. – Global heat is being transmitted this summer.

– Yes, the summer will be hot, the friend agreed.

– Artyom, why are you silent?

– He has been like this for a long time.

– Don’t touch him; let him come to his senses.

As usual, they gathered in the garage of one of their friends, and arranged gatherings there. – The opening of the moto season was great!!! Don’t you think so?

– Yes, it is!

– Artem, at least say a word.

– «Yes, I agree with you,» he replied. Let us drink to that. The guys drank beer and discussed pressing problems.

– Tell me what happened to you?

– I met the girl of my dreams. And missed her. I was afraid to approach her. She is not like everyone else.

– «At your age!

– Quiet, bro.

– Yes, okay, a lot of girls will come for the summer, and everyone will be beautiful in their own way!!!

– She is not everything.

– Oh, it is serious.

– «If you’d seen her.» Her eyes are bright blue. Black long eyelashes. Thin and beautiful eyebrows. Regular and strict facial features. She has long curly hair, black as pitch, and skin as white as snow. She looks like Snow White from a fairy tale. She is a goddess. She is the one.

– It is bad, we are losing a friend. – And how are you going to look for her now?

– I do not know yet. But I know that I will definitely find her.

– I will just finish the season! A friend laughed.

In a cafe, preparations were underway for the evening show. – When is the first performance?

– Officially on the twenty-fifth of June, on Kupala. One of the participants of the program answered.

– Why is it taking so long?

– Not everyone has arrived for the season yet. We are waiting for the main squad.

– OK. Do not delay with this; try to do everything on time.

Chapter 3

– How to survive these long days. Marina counted the days until her vacation, and she had exactly a month left. My God, she thought, you can go crazy for these. That is all for two weeks. Her articles were gaining momentum, and these merits brightened up her expectations, and gave an incentive to work. Marina was proud of herself, of her work, and more and more often looked at her reflection in the mirror. During a smoke break, Marina suddenly asked, «Juliana, do you believe in love at first sight?» This question shocked her colleague so much that Juliana froze in surprise.

– «I didn’t expect to hear that from you.» Of course I do. Love is love. Is someone able to win your heart? Who is this lucky guy?

– I was just asking. Now, I still have no one.

Every day Marina realized more and more that she did not want to work in journalism anymore. Her work was a success, especially new articles. And despite this, she still wanted to change the very sphere of activity, lifestyle. Work at a more interesting and quiet job. She did not yet know what field of activity she needed to retrain for, and continued to engage in journalism. In the evening, friends had fun relaxing in a disco bar. They were sitting at the bar, listening to music and discussing the upcoming vacation. – There is not much time left before our trip! Just a couple of weeks. Have you prepared everything?

– You bombarded me with questions.

– Just one.

– Yes, almost. I have prepared everything.

– What do you mean almost?! Check everything.

– OK. Do not bother me. Both her face and neck turned red. These were the first signs of anger.

– Come on, let us dance.

– Come on, a little later. I am not ready to dance yet.

– Hi girls! A guy came up to the girls and kissed them both on the cheek.

– And here is Max! Sveta said happily. – We will leave you for a while. And the couple disappeared into the noisy crowd. Marina was left alone at the bar, finishing the cocktail she had ordered. The next day, Marina received a message from Sveta. – Hi, I sent you a video, the opening of the show in the «Miracle Beauty». Come in and look. Marina continued to do work. In her spare time, she looked through her friend’s mail. What a colorful video, the world of ancient Russia. This is interesting stuff. Maybe we should dig deeper.