Copying is not allowed

Realish stories are protected by copyright. They may not be republished on other websites, social networks or groups without the editors’ permission.

We report copies on Facebook: they get removed, and pages and groups can be blocked for repeat violations.

You can share a story with its link.

Shadow in the hallway: what the wife accidentally saw in the mirror

Shadow in the hallway: what the wife accidentally saw in the mirror
Part 1 of 10

— You must be joking. — Tatyana looked at Ivan Petrovich with wide eyes.

He shook his head:

— No, I'm not joking. But I'll give you time to think. Because the proposal is indeed unusual. I even understand what it's associated with in your mind. Think it over, weigh everything, and I'll drop by in a week.

Shadow in the hallway: what the wife accidentally saw in the mirror

Tanya watched him go with a bewildered look. She couldn't even wrap her head around everything he had just told her. She had known Ivan Petrovich for three years.

He owned a chain of gas stations and something else. And at one of these gas stations, Tanya worked part-time as a cleaner. Ivan Petrovich always greeted and talked to the employees with a smile. Generally, he was a good man. The salary at the gas station was decent, and many people wanted to work there.

And so, about two months ago, Tanya was sitting outside after cleaning. She had some free time — just one more clean-up before the end of her shift, and she was free. The back door opened, and Ivan Petrovich came out.

— May I sit?

Tanya jumped up:

— Of course, why are you asking?

— And why did you jump up? Sit down, I don't bite. Nice weather today.

Tanya smiled and sat back down:
How did this story make you feel?
Pick one reaction — you can change it.
Your turn

Share how the story made you feel

0

Comments appear after a quick automatic check. Please no links, ads or personal data.

Leave a commentYour icon is picked from your name — or .
No sign-up

Next to your name we show your country, determined from your IP address; the address itself is never shown, and only a hashed fingerprint of it is kept to stop spam.

Has something like this happened to you?Share your story — we will publish it on Realish, changing names and places if you wish.Share your story