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00:00:00Sam walked sluggishly home.

00:00:03He already knew that he was going to be punished by his father.

00:00:07The boy was angry not so much at his father William, who would punish him, but at his

00:00:11sister Nancy, who had told his father everything.

00:00:14And the thing is, Sam's dad fixed the old tape recorder, and he was very proud of it.

00:00:20William kept his rarity in his shed, which he used as a workshop.

00:00:25The man forbade the children to enter the building in his absence.

00:00:28However, as they say, forbidden fruit is sweet.

00:00:32And Sam and Nancy.

00:00:34And when dad was fishing, secretly went into the workshop.

00:00:37The boy was more interested in hooks for swimming trunks, but Nancy wanted to listen to the

00:00:42tape recorder.

00:00:43She asked her brother to help her turn it on.

00:00:46Sam complied with the request, a song came on, but after a few minutes the sound became

00:00:51disgusting.

00:00:52Nancy, nine years old, capriciously said to her brother Sam.

00:00:57Sam had already picked up his fishing gear, and wanted to run to his friend Ben's house

00:01:02sooner to go to the lake.

00:01:04But his sister wouldn't let him go and begged him to help fix the tape recorder.

00:01:09Sam realized that he could not get rid of Nancy just like that, and suggested to her

00:01:13that you can fix the tape recorder yourself.

00:01:16And after this phrase, the boy explained what parts should be greased in the tape recorder.

00:01:20Nancy, hearing her brother's words, agreed, nodded and clapped her hands joyfully.

00:01:26Sam looked at his sister with a smirk, and added just be careful not to overdo it with

00:01:31the oil.

00:01:32And don't stay here too long, so that your father doesn't catch you here, or you'll be

00:01:36full of mushrooms.

00:01:37Well, I'm out of here.

00:01:39Ben's already raising me.

00:01:42And after that, the 14-year-old boy jumped out of the barn and ran to his friend's house.

00:01:48Sam hoped that his sister would be out before his father got there, but the opposite happened.

00:01:53The guy and Ben had already been sitting at the lake for about two hours, when he saw

00:01:57Nancy walking towards them.

00:02:00Sam immediately suspected something wrong and shouted to her,

00:02:03What's wrong?

00:02:05Is your father waiting for you at home?

00:02:07Why?

00:02:08Asked the teenager tensely.

00:02:10He came in earlier than usual today and found me in the barn.

00:02:14I was just turning on the tape recorder.

00:02:17Dad got angry and asked me if you were here.

00:02:20And I said yes, you could've kept me here.

00:02:23Why did he come home so early?

00:02:25I didn't ask him that.

00:02:26And now Sam was walking home, realizing what he was about to get from his father.

00:02:32Only the teenager entered the courtyard, followed by his sister, as William raised his eyebrows

00:02:37at the sea of questions about who allowed him to enter the workshop in his absence.

00:02:42Sam quietly replied that no one had.

00:02:45And then the father asked a completely unexpected question to the teenager,

00:02:49How did you advise your sister to fix the tape recorder?

00:02:52The boy looked perplexed at his father and told William listen to his son.

00:02:57And then threateningly said that advice should be given wisely.

00:03:01And as it turned out, Nancy lubricated the tape recorder, but only with butter.

00:03:06Sam glanced glumly at her sister.

00:03:08She saw her brother's angry look and said tearfully,

00:03:11But you didn't tell me what kind of oil to use.

00:03:14My father explained to me later that in these cases they use machine oil.

00:03:19After this incident, William gave the boy a few slaps and forbade the party for three days.

00:03:24Nancy, on the other hand, received no punishment.

00:03:28Her father explained that she was not at fault in this case, as she was still young and acting

00:03:33on the orders of her older brother.

00:03:35And it happened often that Sam received more from her father than Nancy.

00:03:39Soon the summer was over and it was school time.

00:03:42Brother and sister started school.

00:03:45Sam often teased Nancy, for which he often received from his father.

00:03:49The boy was angry at his sister.

00:03:51What was she?

00:03:52I poor dad and thought all the time how to get back at her.

00:03:56And then he got his chance.

00:03:58Nancy was to have a race for a certain distance.

00:04:00And she and her friend wanted to win in this event.

00:04:03The girl turned to her brother to think of a way to do it.

00:04:06Sam thought for a while and then told his sister there was only one way to finish first.

00:04:11To do that, before the race, put red pepper between your buttocks.

00:04:15But make sure you don't start the race before the signal.

00:04:18Don't tell anyone about my advice, or you'll be the first to finish.

00:04:22The day after the race, Sam was summoned to the school principal's office with his father.

00:04:28As it turned out, Nancy shared this advice with her friend, and the two of them used

00:04:32Sam's method.

00:04:34The girls won the race, but after the finish line they ran around the school for a few

00:04:38more laps.

00:04:40Nancy did not tell her mom and dad about her brother's advice, but her friend informed

00:04:44her parents, who immediately reacted and appealed to the principal of the school.

00:04:49And naturally, after another incident Sam received a beating from his father.

00:04:54And as always, the punishment in the form of a ban on walking for several days.

00:04:59The guy after this case gave himself a vow that he would no longer tease his sister.

00:05:04Time passed, but Sam still occasionally teased Nancy, for which of course, received.

00:05:10And yet he found a way to wean his sister off.

00:05:12My poor father, when the teenager once again teased Nancy.

00:05:16And she complained to dad, that the guy early in the morning before school to blow his nose

00:05:20in the school uniform of his sister.

00:05:24Sam immediately informed the girl that he would do so every time Nancy wanted to inform

00:05:28her father about his pranks.

00:05:31And Nancy just tolerated all of her older brother's antics after that.

00:05:35Sam teased his sister until he turned 16.

00:05:39And as soon as the teenager celebrated his birthday, it was as if he was replaced.

00:05:44The guy began to carefully monitor his appearance.

00:05:47This was noticed even by his father, who casually said to his son-in-law just as if you want

00:05:52to become the first guy in the village.

00:05:54You must have fallen in love that you are always hanging around the mirror.

00:05:58Sam only wanted to answer his father.

00:06:01But then Nancy appeared, who heard his father's words and reacted immediately.

00:06:06The girl said in a sarcastic tone.

00:06:09Sam wants to show off to the new teacher who told him that he is growing up handsome.

00:06:13The years flew by imperceptibly, and soon Sam graduated from school.

00:06:18The young man already knew very well that he had a handsome appearance, as he had been

00:06:22told about it many times by his mother's acquaintances, as well as by girls from the village.

00:06:28Sam's friend, when he heard compliments in his friend's direction, wrinkled his nose

00:06:33in displeasure and said,

00:06:34You're lucky you have good looks.

00:06:37You can finish any king.

00:06:38I'm not interested in that.

00:06:40I want to live large and I'm not in danger of it, because now I'll go to college, get

00:06:45a profession and earn little.

00:06:47Is that a life?

00:06:49I want to ride on a yacht, go to restaurants, travel abroad.

00:06:52Oh, oh, oh, where are you going?

00:06:55Benjamin said with a laugh, a normal dream for a good-looking guy.

00:06:59Maybe you want to twist the tails of cows in the countryside.

00:07:02I don't like that kind of work.

00:07:04Don't get all hot and bothered.

00:07:06If you want to live a nice life, you've got a chance.

00:07:09I'll use my looks and seduce a rich girl.

00:07:12And then you'll live a good life.

00:07:14I'll have to think about your proposal, but it won't work.

00:07:17I don't intend to get married and have screaming children who need diapers changed every half

00:07:22hour.

00:07:23When Sam entered college in the city and from the village the boy left with a light heart.

00:07:28It was only difficult for him to part with his sister, over whom at one time he often

00:07:33stirred.

00:07:34The young man, though, joked about Nancy, but loved her very much, and if anyone offended

00:07:39her, he always stood up for her.

00:07:41Time flew by, and Sam graduated from college.

00:07:45The young man did not want to return home, as he did not see any prospects there.

00:07:50So he stayed in the city, rented a room for two with a student, and after that he got

00:07:54a job at the factory as a fitter.

00:07:57As soon as the guy worked for a week, he called his sister and told her how he was doing at

00:08:01the moment and asked Nancy to tell his news to his parents.

00:08:06The girl promised to let her mom and dad know everything.

00:08:09She then inquired how he was doing on the personal front.

00:08:12Sam laughed and said that, like in the village, there were girls running after him in droves.

00:08:18Nancy smiled in return and said,

00:08:20I didn't expect any other answer.

00:08:23You're a handsome boy, but be careful with your nighttime activities, or you'll be a

00:08:27father of many children at your age.

00:08:29It's too early for me to try on the role of a father.

00:08:33He said with a laugh and immediately asked his sister if she had a boyfriend.

00:08:38Nancy indignantly replied that she was being courted by a young man, but that she was still

00:08:42thinking about it.

00:08:44After working for six years, Sam sighed doomfully, for in that time he had not been able to save

00:08:50even $200.

00:08:52And all because of the fact that it was necessary to pay utilities, rent a room, as well as

00:08:57to eat and travel to work.

00:08:59And at the same time wanted to go to a nightclub to have fun.

00:09:03In this regard, Ben's suggestion popped up on the young man's mind that it was possible

00:09:08to take advantage of his appearance and charm a rich girl who would pay for his whims.

00:09:13Sam saw nothing objectionable in this.

00:09:16After all, he was not going to steal from anyone.

00:09:19The guy made a decision, and all he had to do was to find a girl from a wealthy family.

00:09:24He decided to find a rich person in a nightclub.

00:09:28Sam thought that such a contingent most often hangs out there.

00:09:31And the next day in the evening, the young man went to such an establishment.

00:09:36Sam took a not-strong cocktail and stood at the counter.

00:09:40The guy looked closely at the fair sex, as well as what they were wearing and how they

00:09:44behaved.

00:09:45He thought that if a girl was from a rich family, she should be in a strong outfit and

00:09:49behave relaxed.

00:09:51And at one point he was attracted to such a person.

00:09:54The girl was dressed in a golden top leather black skirt, with two slits on the sides she

00:09:59danced with a friend, holding in one hand a flute with a cocktail.

00:10:03The girl laughed casually.

00:10:06Guys often approached her, but she immediately opened them with a glance.

00:10:10Sam decided to try his hand at courtship and approached the stranger.

00:10:14The guy raised his glass to the top, and trying to shout over the music, said that he was

00:10:18raising a flute to the pristine beauty.

00:10:21The girl looked at him with interest, but immediately asked him to back off.

00:10:26The young man inwardly traits, but did not back off and said I understand that damn beautiful

00:10:31young ladies so and should behave towards you himself.

00:10:34And if for a moment to imagine that I am not from this contingent, and give me a chance

00:10:39to interchange with you a couple of phrases?

00:10:42I'm interested.

00:10:43Besides, you're cute too.

00:10:45What do you want to get me a drink?

00:10:47Actually, I'm used to being served by the ladies.

00:10:51But in this case, let's make an exception.

00:10:54Let's go to the bar and choose.

00:10:55Are you a ladies' man?

00:10:57The stranger said with surprise.

00:10:59Sam realized that he had said something stupid.

00:11:03He quickly realized that it was necessary to save the situation.

00:11:06Therefore, the first thing that came to mind, said to the interlocutor why so rude.

00:11:12I just have a high demand from the fair sex.

00:11:15Sometimes I'd even have to fight back.

00:11:18Now I see you are an abiryatia price.

00:11:21With a laugh said the girl and then added.

00:11:24How cocky are you?

00:11:25Come on, let's go to the bar.

00:11:27Soon the couple stood near the bar and sipped a cocktail.

00:11:30They chatted casually.

00:11:32Sam learned that the girl's name is Lily.

00:11:34She's 19 years old, studying at university.

00:11:38Her father is a big official and her mom is an entrepreneur.

00:11:42The young man, having learned the details of the internal, was jubilant.

00:11:46That he made the right choice when he approached the girl.

00:11:50Then the couple danced and already for zero o'clock left the night establishment.

00:11:55The young people went outside and the girl headed for a foreign car.

00:11:59The guy remained standing in place.

00:12:01Lily turned around and asked why he was frozen like a statue.

00:12:06Sam said he was uncomfortable with the girl driving the car by herself.

00:12:10Lily laughed and said, do you know how to drive?

00:12:14Then get in the driver's seat and I will show you where to go.

00:12:17Soon the young people arrived at the given address.

00:12:19The couple walked into the two-room apartment they had previously owned.

00:12:23Sam immediately assessed the surroundings.

00:12:26He mentally instructed himself that it was necessary to please this girl this night so

00:12:31that she would want to meet again.

00:12:33And there the guy decided that he would figure out how to manipulate her.

00:12:37Sam's plan succeeded.

00:12:39The next morning when he woke up, there was a cup of coffee and a plate of fat in front

00:12:43of him.

00:12:44A girl sat next to it and looked at him adoringly.

00:12:47The man sipped the flavored drink and immediately heard you were inimitable.

00:12:52Let's spend the whole day together, drive around the city, go to decent cafes and then

00:12:57come back to my place.

00:12:59Your offer is tempting, but I can't afford the pleasures of life.

00:13:03You know that.

00:13:04Who told you you'd be paying?

00:13:05I'm the one who proposes it, so I'm the one who finances it.

00:13:09Lily said with a smile, maybe you'll give me some cash.

00:13:13It's a bit awkward having a girl pay for you, isn't it?

00:13:16I like the way you think.

00:13:18We'll go to an ATM, I'll withdraw the money, and you'll pay for all the services yourself.

00:13:23After that day, Sam started seeing the girl a lot.

00:13:27They'd been dating for a little over two months.

00:13:29Lily gave money to the guy, but it was small amounts.

00:13:33And all because of the fact that the girl was financially dependent on her parents'

00:13:37money.

00:13:38Sam didn't like that.

00:13:39He wanted the mistress to be independent of others, and her money was managed by herself.

00:13:45That is why the young man decided to part with Lily.

00:13:48When they met again, he told her about it, which caused a flurry of emotions.

00:13:53And then the unexpected statement of the girl, you cannot leave me, as I am pregnant

00:13:57by you.

00:13:58That's a lie.

00:14:00What's the point of me lying to you?

00:14:02So you have to terminate the pregnancy because I'm not going to be a father.

00:14:06If you go against my will and have a baby, you won't get much since I have a small

00:14:10salary.

00:14:12The young man said stiffly and left the apartment.

00:14:15Later he found out that Lily had lied about the baby.

00:14:18She just wanted to keep the guy close to her.

00:14:21However, after such a statement, Sam concluded for himself that in the future it is necessary

00:14:26to use contraception.

00:14:28Now that the guy realized what kind of girl he needed, he decided that it was necessary

00:14:33to look for her not in a nightclub, but through a marriage agency.

00:14:37And soon he already had enough applicants.

00:14:40He chose a prettier woman, who was 34 years old.

00:14:44After a while, the man sat with the girl in a cafe and had a nice conversation.

00:14:49He actually liked her.

00:14:51It was a slender brunette with refined facial features.

00:14:54Her name was Betty.

00:14:56From the girl, the young man learned that she is an entrepreneur, has her own boutique,

00:15:01lives in a two-room apartment in a dormitory district.

00:15:04She has a Chevrolet automobile.

00:15:06Betty asked the young man to tell her about himself.

00:15:09The young man did not make up anything about himself and told it like it is.

00:15:14His biography, the woman after his story looked at him thoughtfully.

00:15:18And then said, and why are you so handsome?

00:15:20And do not get acquainted with peers.

00:15:23With them is not interesting.

00:15:25I am more attracted to women who are wise and like to talk to them.

00:15:29There's something to talk about and it's nice to enjoy.

00:15:32What about you?

00:15:33I see you're a frank young man.

00:15:35Well, let's try to meet you.

00:15:37Maybe we can make the perfect family.

00:15:39The couple started dating.

00:15:41Betty was good with Sam.

00:15:42He could turn an ordinary day into a holiday.

00:15:45With his noble character, the man also enjoyed socializing with the woman, and he often teased

00:15:51her like he used to tease his sister.

00:15:53Betty took no offense at Sam for this, until a certain point.

00:15:57It was when the couple was already dating.

00:16:00For the third month, Betty was at work.

00:16:02As the downstairs neighbor called and said that she was being flooded from her apartment,

00:16:07the woman immediately closed her store and hurried home, calling the plumber in advance

00:16:12to come.

00:16:13Sam entered the apartment and hurried to the bathroom, but there was no water running.

00:16:17She went to the kitchen, but it was dry there too.

00:16:20The woman shrugged her shoulders perplexedly and wanted to go to her neighbor to find out

00:16:24why she had deceived her.

00:16:27But then Sam came out of the room to her and said,

00:16:29See how great I've made your day off.

00:16:32I should call and tell her you're flooding the neighbor.

00:16:35How are you already here?

00:16:36Do you realize what you're doing?

00:16:39I called the plumber, and now I'm gonna have to pay for a false alarm.

00:16:43I got ripped out of work on a Sunday when it's busiest, which means at this time I'll

00:16:47lose the opportunity to sell something and therefore no income.

00:16:52I don't understand how a neighbor could go along with your scam and call me.

00:16:56And collect it.

00:16:57What's there to understand?

00:16:59With a smile said the guy and continued.

00:17:02Money makes everything.

00:17:03I paid my neighbor to make that call.

00:17:06You're laughing.

00:17:07I give you money and you spend it recklessly.

00:17:10You're your own beggar's brood.

00:17:12And in a way, I'm even supporting you.

00:17:15Maybe you think there's no substitute for you.

00:17:17Then you're sorely mistaken.

00:17:19Whoa, you're gonna insult me now.

00:17:21Look, I can leave.

00:17:23Good riddance.

00:17:24You weren't gonna start a family with me anyway.

00:17:27After saying that, Sam spit over his shoulder, threw the keys to the apartment and left.

00:17:32The man thought that Betty would cool down after a while and call.

00:17:36But that didn't happen.

00:17:38The young man would have called himself, but he was stopped by Betty for insults.

00:17:42Sam feared that the woman could call him a beggar one more time, and he would not be

00:17:46able to hold back.

00:17:49After the unsuccessful affair with Betty a couple of months passed, and Sam reapplied

00:17:54to the marriage office.

00:17:55But now the guy decided for himself that it is necessary to look for a woman who does

00:18:00not shine beauty.

00:18:02And come up with a legend that she gave a large sum.

00:18:05And after receiving the finances simply evaporate from her life.

00:18:09Sam soon selected a candidate named Emily.

00:18:12He met the woman in a cafe.

00:18:14As in the first case, the young man tried to be with Emily, courteous while skillfully

00:18:18giving her compliments.

00:18:20In conversation with the woman, he learned that she was 36 years old.

00:18:25She owns an atelier, lives Emily, in a two-bedroom apartment has a car, and she has a nine-year-old

00:18:31son growing up.

00:18:33Sam told a legend about himself that he's in the construction business.

00:18:37He has a brigade, although in fact he continued to work at the factory, lives in another city,

00:18:43and here he rents a room.

00:18:45And also the man told the interlocutor that he loves classical music.

00:18:50Sam specifically said this, as he read in the woman's profile, that she was partial

00:18:54to this genre.

00:18:56When the man said about his hobby, Emily looked at the young man with interest, which did

00:19:00not escape the interlocutor.

00:19:03They spent the first two weeks just spending time talking about various topics.

00:19:08And soon Emily offered Sam to stay overnight at her place.

00:19:11The man was not excited about the relationship with this woman, but he stubbornly went to

00:19:16his goal to get money from her.

00:19:18And what annoyed the guys the most was that he had to listen to classical music, which

00:19:22he hadn't liked since childhood.

00:19:25It had been more than two weeks since Sam had taken up residence at Emily's place,

00:19:29and he decided it was time to act or else.

00:19:32When the woman once again turned on classical music under the night's entertainment, he

00:19:37would just break all the discs.

00:19:39The man came to Emily in a tortured state.

00:19:42The woman immediately noticed that the lover was not in the mood.

00:19:46She asked what he had happened.

00:19:48The young man began to ask the landlady not to worry about him.

00:19:52However, Emily saw that the man was eating something, and the woman persistently asked

00:19:57her lover what happened.

00:19:59I have a little problem at work, but I do not want to burden you with them.

00:20:04You have enough worries of your own.

00:20:06Spit it out.

00:20:07How do you not realize that your problems, they become my problems too?

00:20:10Or are you saying that when you talked about living together, it was just words?

00:20:15How could you think I was lying to you?

00:20:17Of course I love you.

00:20:18I just wanted to keep you out of trouble.

00:20:21But if you insist, I'll tell you.

00:20:23Anyway, I had a little hiccup at work.

00:20:26And I pay my workers at the end of every week.

00:20:29And right now I don't have any money, and I need a lot.

00:20:32It's not much, but it's a lot.

00:20:35We're not hackers.

00:20:36The man said, and then voiced how much money is needed.

00:20:40Emily thought for a moment, and then smiled softly and said, it's not that much.

00:20:45I will give you the money, but only in a couple of days.

00:20:49Now just smile and don't be sad about it anymore.

00:20:52Thank you my sonny, smiled, said Sam and kissed the woman gently on the lips.

00:20:58And to himself mentally damned that he asked for too small an amount.

00:21:02Two days later, Emily brought the money to her lover.

00:21:05The man thanked the woman and thought that tomorrow his torment would be over, because

00:21:09he would no longer return to this apartment and would not hear this hateful classical

00:21:14music from which he was already sick.

00:21:17Sam said goodbye to Emily the next day as usual.

00:21:20He said that he would be home at the proper time in the evening, and then he discreetly

00:21:24gathered his things and slipped out of the apartment.

00:21:28Then he bought a new SM card and vanished from Emily's life forever.

00:21:33In the shower after leaving the woman, the man wished her mentally that she would meet

00:21:36a decent man who would listen to classical music with her.

00:21:40The money he had gotten was enough to live at his pleasure for three months.

00:21:45Now the young man thought that it was necessary to save up as much money as possible, in order

00:21:49to open his own business in the future.

00:21:53Sam did not yet know exactly what kind of business he wanted to have, but he decided

00:21:57for himself that he would definitely become an entrepreneur.

00:22:01When the money ran out, Sam wanted to go to the same marriage office again.

00:22:05But then he realized that it was not worth it.

00:22:08He didn't even realize why he decided that.

00:22:11And now the man was on his way to another agency.

00:22:15Sam just wanted to stop by the agency.

00:22:18How did his cell phone ring?

00:22:19It was the sister.

00:22:21The guy answered and immediately heard the happy voice of Nancy.

00:22:25Hey, little brother, I'm getting married in a month.

00:22:28I look forward to your congratulations.

00:22:31Is your beau right to propose?

00:22:33That's right.

00:22:34He came yesterday to ask me to marry him.

00:22:37So my sister will soon be wearing a wedding ring on her fingers.

00:22:40And congratulations.

00:22:41I'll be owed a tidy sum by the day of the wedding.

00:22:45And you're still living off women.

00:22:46Why have you stopped doing that?

00:22:48It's not gonna end well.

00:22:50Nancy, I'm fine.

00:22:52Don't worry about me.

00:22:53All right, I'll call you later.

00:22:55They're waiting for me at the office.

00:22:57And after that, the man disconnected the connection.

00:23:00And at the same moment, he thought that he was in time to express his desire to visit

00:23:04the marriage office again.

00:23:07After all, his sister must be given the money.

00:23:10Soon Sam was already sitting in the cafe again and got acquainted with another woman, whose

00:23:15name was Vanessa.

00:23:17The man told about the fact that he worked in a construction company and that he was

00:23:20a vegetarian.

00:23:22Sam also learned about this from the woman's profile after his story.

00:23:27Sam invited the interviewee to inform him about herself.

00:23:30The woman smiled and then looked at him with a rather frank look, as if undressing the

00:23:34man, and told him her biography.

00:23:37She said that she was 35 years old, worked as a storekeeper, and had a store selling

00:23:42cosmetics.

00:23:44She lives in a two-room apartment, where in addition to her two parrots live.

00:23:48The woman also said that she has been married twice, but life didn't work out.

00:23:53Sam noticed the look with which the woman examined him at the meeting and immediately

00:23:57realized that this lady had not been in bed with a man for a long time.

00:24:02This fact pleased Sam, as it meant that the candy-bouquet relationship would not last

00:24:07long.

00:24:08When Sam listened to Vanessa, he immediately realized that he had not heard from her whether

00:24:12she had a car, so he asked her about it under a plausible pretext.

00:24:17The woman smiled and said,

00:24:19I have a car, but I don't drive.

00:24:22The car has been in the garage for about five years.

00:24:25The thing is that my second husband and I were in an accident.

00:24:29And ever since then, I've been afraid to drive myself.

00:24:31That's okay, you'll get over it with me, and I think you will.

00:24:36But maybe we'll switch to you so it is more interesting to communicate, said the smart

00:24:40woman and threw a leg over a leg.

00:24:43As you say, my queen.

00:24:45And on the same day, Vanessa invited Sam to her home.

00:24:48The man found himself at the woman's apartment, exalted that it was so easy to charm this

00:24:53person.

00:24:54In the meantime, Vanessa offered to pass to the young man in the hall and settle down

00:24:59as at home.

00:25:00What Sam did?

00:25:02After a while entered the living room and the owner of the apartment, who had changed

00:25:06into a short silk robe of azure color.

00:25:09The woman was holding a tray with a bottle of wine, a couple of glasses and a vase with

00:25:13various fruits.

00:25:15When the man saw all this, he hurried to help Vanessa carry it to the coffee table.

00:25:20The couple then took a seat in the armchair that faced each other.

00:25:24Sam looked at the woman and once again it hit him.

00:25:27The thought that there would be a lot of money to be made out of this very spectacle, but

00:25:31it was only necessary to act wisely.

00:25:34And with these thoughts, he filled his glasses and made a toast.

00:25:37To our future together.

00:25:39And to himself, he wished himself a speedy and successful completion of the scam.

00:25:44A few days went by when Sam moved in with Vanessa.

00:25:48He had no idea that this woman was so insatiable in bed.

00:25:52It seemed to him that she was squeezing all the juices out of him.

00:25:56The man couldn't say it didn't suit him.

00:25:58He loved it, loved being with Vanessa.

00:26:01But annoying and different.

00:26:03Namely, that he had to physically work hard at his job, and then at night fulfill his

00:26:08manly duties without eating any meat.

00:26:11Sam realized that in this way he would soon die.

00:26:15That's why right after the factory he started to go to Kafe's, where he bought himself a

00:26:19meat calorie dish.

00:26:21Time moved imperceptibly and his sister's wedding day was approaching.

00:26:25Sam realized that it was time to act further, and he decided to continue in the same spirit

00:26:30as it was last time.

00:26:32The man, as always, came home from work in a dejected state.

00:26:36He tried not to speak much verbally to Vanessa.

00:26:40And naturally, the woman became alarmed and began to question him.

00:26:44Sam at first denied and said that everything was fine, but then he confessed that there

00:26:49was not enough money to pay the workers' wages.

00:26:52The woman recognized the man's amount and said that she had some savings, but it would

00:26:56not be enough to cover the wages.

00:26:59Sam replied that it would be possible to give at least some money to the workers, and

00:27:03then he would make it on his own.

00:27:06The man promised that he would pay back all the money soon.

00:27:09Vanessa withdrew the money and gave it to her lover.

00:27:13Sam thanked the woman and said that he had to go home for a few days, as his mother was

00:27:17ill.

00:27:19Vanessa sympathized with her lover and wished her mother a speedy recovery before leaving.

00:27:24Sam soon left for home, but only not to check up on his mother, as she was short, but to

00:27:30get to his sister's wedding.

00:27:32And here he is already in the registry office and watches Nancy exchanging wedding rings

00:27:37with the groom.

00:27:38And then the guests and relatives give a friendly shout to the newlyweds, bitterly and bitterly.

00:27:44Then everyone goes to the cafe, where the feast begins and the celebration is in full

00:27:48swing.

00:27:50The toastmaster announces that it is necessary to congratulate the young.

00:27:55Guests and relatives begin to put envelopes with money on the tray.

00:27:59When the turn comes to Sam, he rises and says, I do not know how to say beautiful words in

00:28:03such cases, but I would like you to use the contents of this envelope to go to a resort

00:28:08and have a good vacation.

00:28:10The man then places a rather impressive envelope on the tray and then takes a seat at the table.

00:28:15On the second day of the wedding, the sister discreetly approaches her brother and asks

00:28:20him to step aside with her.

00:28:22She whisperingly asks him if he robbed a bank.

00:28:25The man laughs and replies that he didn't.

00:28:28Nancy embarrassedly says that he gave so much money that he could go to the sea and buy

00:28:33a dishwasher to top it off.

00:28:35Sam hugs his sister and wishes her nothing but happiness in her married life.

00:28:40The next day, the man leaves the village and goes to Vnesic in the city.

00:28:44He brought some goodies from home to treat the woman and let her know that he really

00:28:48went to see his mother.

00:28:50Vanessa is happy to meet her lover and passionately whispers in his ear that she missed him tremendously.

00:28:56It was more than two months before Sam started living with Vanessa.

00:29:01The man realized that it was time to act further, but he could not think of a strategy to borrow

00:29:06money from the landlady.

00:29:08But he was helped in this by the woman herself, with an unexpected question, dear, how are

00:29:12you doing in the construction company?

00:29:15Not bad.

00:29:16Why do you ask?

00:29:17Because you borrowed money from me to pay the workers' salaries.

00:29:21So I thought if you're doing well, I could pay you back.

00:29:23I'm just saying that because you can put the money back in the bank for interest.

00:29:27It makes sense.

00:29:29You're right.

00:29:30I'm such a fool for borrowing money and not paying it back.

00:29:33And you probably think I'm a fraud now because of that, don't you?

00:29:37I didn't think so.

00:29:39Now I feel guilty.

00:29:40For asking.

00:29:42Stop saying that.

00:29:43You know, I just thank you and I need to expand our business.

00:29:47Maybe I should take out a loan to start a second construction firm.

00:29:51And then you and I can go on our honeymoon to the coast.

00:29:54I have another suggestion.

00:29:56Why pay extra interest when you can sell my car, which is worthless?

00:30:00You've got your money's worth, and we'll get you an expensive car.

00:30:04You got a point.

00:30:05Then maybe you wait with the money I borrowed from you.

00:30:08They're just in circulation.

00:30:10But if you want, I can pull it out at any time.

00:30:13You don't have to pay me back in this case.

00:30:16We just decided that we're going to move on in terms of material resources.

00:30:20Soon Vanessa sold the car and handed the money over to Sam.

00:30:24The man, as usual, thanked the woman and after three days he retreated from her apartment.

00:30:30When he left the house, he looked back at the windows of the second floor, where he

00:30:34lived for several months, and mentally wished Vanessa to find a worthy life partner and

00:30:39be happy with him.

00:30:41It was only after that that Sam went on with ease.

00:30:44This time Sam kept a small amount of the proceeds from the sale of the car to live on.

00:30:50The rest of his finances he put under interest.

00:30:53The man knew that he needed to save up a certain amount of money so that he could start his

00:30:57own business.

00:30:58A couple of months passed and Sam went to the marriage agency again.

00:31:03And again he met a woman.

00:31:04Courtship and then a short stay.

00:31:07According to the legend, that there is not enough money to pay his salary and, as a consequence,

00:31:12to get money.

00:31:13True, this time the man did not get as much money as in the case of Vanessa.

00:31:18After some time Sam visited the marriage agency again and again he had good luck.

00:31:24Sam was happy that everything was going so smoothly for him and he was going towards

00:31:28his goal.

00:31:29The man realized that he would not live like this all the time.

00:31:33That he was doing this for the sake of achieving his goal.

00:31:36But at the same time Sam somewhere in the depths of his soul dreamed of meeting the

00:31:40one and only one with whom he would like to connect his life and go through all the joys

00:31:46and sorrows with her.

00:31:47However, for so many years no woman really touched his heart and sometimes the man wondered

00:31:52if maybe he wasn't meant to truly know love.

00:31:55A few months had passed since his last relationship with a woman.

00:31:59Sam was on his way to his rented room after work when his sister called him.

00:32:04The man happily answered and immediately asked how she was doing.

00:32:08Nancy at the same moment interrupted her brother and created everything is fine.

00:32:13I am even doing wonderfully well.

00:32:15I can congratulate you as you will soon become an uncle.

00:32:18I'm pregnant.

00:32:19Can you believe it?

00:32:20I'm gonna be a mom.

00:32:22That's news.

00:32:24Sam said in a confused voice and response.

00:32:27I knew you'd be happy about it.

00:32:29You're going to be my godfather after a while.

00:32:32So try to find a bride by the time the baby is born so that my baby will have a godmother.

00:32:37After talking to his sister, Sam thought about it.

00:32:40The man involuntarily invited Nancy that she had arranged her personal life and there was

00:32:45a loved one beside her.

00:32:47But at the same moment he pushed these thoughts away from himself and began to think that

00:32:52it was time to continue the work he had started and go to the intended goal.

00:32:57The man soon went again to the marriage office, but only this time he reapplied to the agency

00:33:02where he had previously chosen Vanessa.

00:33:05He thought that in that marriage office is more promising to find a rich bride, which

00:33:09can be easily divorced for a decent amount.

00:33:13And now the young man is already sitting in the office, choosing a candidate.

00:33:17As soon as he picked up a woman, he immediately set a date with her.

00:33:21However, this time Sam's scheme failed, because on the second date with the woman,

00:33:26whose name was Valentina, he was arrested for fraudulent actions.

00:33:31The man denied the charges against him.

00:33:34Investigator Trever listened with a chuckle as Sam asked for evidence from the man in uniform.

00:33:39In response, he held out a picture of Emily and Vanessa to the detained man and pronounced

00:33:45these are just two women who have been affected by your fraudulent actions.

00:33:49But I think there are many more victims.

00:33:52These two citizens filed a police report, and after that, it was easy to track you down.

00:33:58So I suggest you now make a clean confession of all your deeds and go on with a clear conscience.

00:34:04But I didn't do anything wrong.

00:34:05I was looking for a woman to start a family with.

00:34:08But after living with these ladies for a while, I realized we weren't right for each other.

00:34:13So I left, and they offered me the money themselves as financial help.

00:34:17You believe yourself?

00:34:19You're talking nonsense right now.

00:34:21To begin with, you reminded these women that you work in a construction company and you

00:34:25need to pay your employees.

00:34:28That's the same story you told your new friend Wendy, who almost victimized you.

00:34:32I suggest you come clean, not play the groom.

00:34:36Believe me, we will find other women who have been victimized by your fraudulent schemes.

00:34:41All right, I'll tell you.

00:34:43Tell me will I get much for this?

00:34:45Sam asked me shakily.

00:34:47I'm not a judge to pronounce a sentence.

00:34:49All I can tell you is that you'll get a fine.

00:34:52In any case, a prison sentence, as the court decides.

00:34:55But I didn't do anything to get locked up.

00:34:57Yes, I've lived with women whom I've given pleasure to, and they've wanted it.

00:35:03You have to admit, they weren't forced to date me.

00:35:06So why should I face jail time?

00:35:08Sam said with fervor.

00:35:10You still present yourself to me as a hero who committed crimes for the good of the people.

00:35:15Let's not philosophize on this topic, said Traver, and immediately, smiling, continued

00:35:20to say, you must be a passionate lover.

00:35:24That one of the affected women made an ambiguous proposal.

00:35:27This is the first time in my practice.

00:35:30And I am, frankly, amazed.

00:35:32What kind of proposal?

00:35:34Sam said in a perplexed voice.

00:35:37It's better that you find out from her.

00:35:39So this proposal will sound more convincing than from my words, said the investigator

00:35:44and offered the glory to go with him.

00:35:45A few minutes later, Sam entered another office where Vanessa was sitting.

00:35:50Traver told the woman that she had 15 minutes and that he would wait outside the door.

00:35:55The visitor nodded in agreement and thanked him.

00:35:58As soon as the investigator left the office, Vanessa immediately rushed to hug Sam.

00:36:04The man stared dumbfounded at the woman.

00:36:07He couldn't understand how this lady could hug him after all that had happened.

00:36:11Sam expected from Vanessa reproaches, insults, but not this.

00:36:16The young man pulled away from the embrace and politely said, I'm embarrassed in front

00:36:20of you.

00:36:21I deceived you.

00:36:22But let's get to the point.

00:36:24The investigator said you have something to offer me.

00:36:28I want you to tell me now.

00:36:29Vanessa looked affectionately at her lover and said that she was ready to withdraw her

00:36:34application if you would fulfill her request.

00:36:37And then the woman said that she wanted Sam to legalize the relationship with her and

00:36:41also to write a receipt that he would live with her forever.

00:36:45She would then take it to a notary together with him.

00:36:48Afterwards, the visitor added that if he agrees, he will probably be given a suspended sentence

00:36:54and she would help to pay the fine.

00:36:56The man looked at Vanessa in bewilderment and the latter looked at him with adoration.

00:37:02Sam didn't know what to say.

00:37:04And at that moment, the investigator came into the office.

00:37:07He said that time was up.

00:37:09The woman turned to her lover for an answer and he categorically and unexpectedly said

00:37:14no way in hell.

00:37:16And after these words, the young man got up and went to the exit.

00:37:19And immediately he heard from Vanessa in reply, but then don't expect any mercy.

00:37:25I'll ask that you get the full measure of it.

00:37:28As soon as Sam and the investigator left the corridor, Traver turned to the man and

00:37:33asked why he had refused a lucrative offer.

00:37:36Sam turned to the man in uniform and seeing a smile on his face, asked are you kidding

00:37:41me?

00:37:42No, just curious.

00:37:44Then you have no idea what it's like to work hard and then come home, eat vegetarian food

00:37:49and then make love to a woman at night.

00:37:52But that's the way you chose to make your money.

00:37:55And as they say, every job has its flaws.

00:37:58It's been a while.

00:38:00Sam was waiting for his trial in the detention center.

00:38:03And then his sister came to check on him.

00:38:05She was crying and scolding her brother that he had jumped to his feet with his relationships

00:38:09with women.

00:38:11The man asked his sister not to worry and told her that he would not do it again.

00:38:16Nancy countered by taking him at his word that he would keep his word.

00:38:20Sam reluctantly promised his sister.

00:38:23He thought he would be given probation for his fraudulent actions.

00:38:27Soon the trial took place.

00:38:29The man's expectations were not met.

00:38:32Sam was sentenced by the judge for his deeds, fined and imprisoned for one year and four

00:38:37months.

00:38:38The man could not believe that he would have to spend so much time in confinement.

00:38:43Soon Sam was already serving his sentence.

00:38:46He often reflected on his life, analyzed where he had made mistakes, that he ended up behind

00:38:52barbed wire.

00:38:53And also the man dreamed that as soon as he was released, he would start a new life.

00:38:58After all, he promised it to his sister.

00:39:01Time flew by and Sam was released.

00:39:04His sister met him with her husband and baby.

00:39:06Sam, while still in prison, knew that Nancy had given birth to a baby girl who was named

00:39:12Kelly.

00:39:13So as soon as he stepped outside the prison gates, he first hugged his sister and then

00:39:18asked to hold his niece in his arms.

00:39:21Sam gently took the baby girl in his arms and looked at her face and then said she's

00:39:25as beautiful as you are, Nancy.

00:39:28Now you and your husband need to think about making sure she has a protector.

00:39:33So start working on a baby brother for Kelly.

00:39:36Let your daughter grow up to at least two years old.

00:39:39And then my husband and I will consider your proposal, Nancy said with a laugh, and immediately

00:39:44asked her brother what he was going to do next.

00:39:48Sam looked at his sister seriously and replied that he was going to live and earn an honest

00:39:53living.

00:39:54Nancy nodded contentedly and said that she loved him very much and welcomed his decision.

00:39:59After his release, Sam took a job as a laborer on a construction site, renting a room in

00:40:04advance.

00:40:05His sister gave him money for the first time.

00:40:08The man promised Nancy that he would soon pay her back.

00:40:11The young woman laughed in response and said that there was no need to do that, as the

00:40:15money was a gift to him for deciding to live like a human being.

00:40:20It has been two years since Sam was released.

00:40:23All this time the man felt that he was living like a robot.

00:40:26He went to work after going straight home, where he cooked a meager dinner, which he

00:40:30consumed alone.

00:40:32And after eating, the man sat down in front of the TV and watched all the programs indiscriminately.

00:40:39Glory was often approached by women who worked at the construction site for this or that

00:40:43help.

00:40:44The man was well aware that they did this for a reason, but in order to capture his

00:40:49attention.

00:40:50However, Sam was indifferent to them, as no representative of the fairest sex interested

00:40:55him.

00:40:56And if he met with girls, it was a short-term relationship.

00:40:59And from this circumstance, the man was also not easy on his soul as outlet.

00:41:04There were only conversations with his sister on the phone.

00:41:08And here in one of the days when Sam came home after work, the cell phone rang.

00:41:12It was his sister calling.

00:41:14He gladly answered and the first thing he did was to ask how she was doing.

00:41:19The young woman told him about her daughter and also about her parents.

00:41:23Then she added that she had news for him.

00:41:26Sam was intrigued.

00:41:27Asked if the news was good.

00:41:29You asked me once about your friend.

00:41:31Well, he's in the village to visit his parents.

00:41:34He came by and asked how you were doing.

00:41:37Now your friend has become a rich man.

00:41:40And grandfather drives a foreign car so much.

00:41:43I wanted to give him your phone number, but then I thought, what if you don't want me

00:41:46to?

00:41:47You should have.

00:41:48I'd love to talk to him.

00:41:50It's an easy fix.

00:41:51I can see him through the window, walking down the street with his wife and kid.

00:41:56I can call him over and you two can talk.

00:41:59You want to.

00:42:00Go ahead.

00:42:01And within minutes, Sam was on the phone with his friend.

00:42:04They talked for a while.

00:42:06From Benjamin's words, the man learned that he had married a woman with a child, who was

00:42:10an entrepreneur.

00:42:12And now he and his wife had opened another store where Benjamin was already the boss.

00:42:17And also the friend added that soon they are expecting a child together and that he is

00:42:21happy in life.

00:42:23After the conversation with Benjamin, Sam became upset.

00:42:26He remembered the conversation with his friend when they graduated from high school.

00:42:31After all, then the friend did not even dream about a good life.

00:42:35But Sam had dreamed of it.

00:42:37And now it turned out so that Benjamin lives happily.

00:42:40And he is satisfied with a meager salary and still has not settled his personal life.

00:42:45And yet he's approaching 35 years of age.

00:42:48The realization of this darkened the man's mood, and he decided to go to a cafe to unwind.

00:42:54Sam, not thinking long, got ready and left the apartment.

00:42:59The man walked down the street and kept thinking how lucky his friend was in life.

00:43:04He didn't notice that he had walked a few blocks.

00:43:07And then Sam saw a restaurant in front of him.

00:43:10Initially, he thought that he should not come here, because the prices would be huge.

00:43:15And at the same moment, the man mentally scolded himself, saying not loudly, out loud, once

00:43:20a year, I have the right to relax in an expensive restaurant.

00:43:24And with these words, he entered the establishment.

00:43:27The man ate dinner, and then, when the waiter came up with the bill, he was suddenly horrified

00:43:32when he saw the amount.

00:43:34Sam could hardly suppress a sigh of disappointment.

00:43:37He took out his wallet and counted out the required amount.

00:43:41And as soon as he left the restaurant, he regretted that he had entered this place at all.

00:43:46Sam came home in a disgusted mood.

00:43:49He still had a residue from the conversation with his friend.

00:43:52The man couldn't understand why Ben, who looked unattractive, had managed to settle down so

00:43:57well in life.

00:43:58But he himself, with his charming looks, can't find a well-off girl to love.

00:44:03And Sam was also nervous that today he had given a lot of money in a restaurant, and

00:44:07all because he wanted to feel like a rich man.

00:44:11Time slowly moved on and another year flew by unnoticed.

00:44:14Sam took a vacation and went to the village to visit his relatives.

00:44:18As soon as the man entered the house, he saw his mother crying.

00:44:22Sam frowned and asked what happened.

00:44:25The old woman said Kelly had fallen ill.

00:44:28She was admitted to the regional hospital.

00:44:30The doctors say she has something serious and will soon need an operation, which is

00:44:35better done in big cities.

00:44:37Nancy can't find a place to be.

00:44:39She roars like a beluga.

00:44:41Day and night.

00:44:42Why didn't she call me and tell me about this?

00:44:45I thought you knew everything.

00:44:47Crying, the mother said.

00:44:49Where is Nancy now?

00:44:51She should be back from the hospital, the old woman said mournfully and cried again.

00:44:56The son hugged his mother and asked her not to worry, saying that he would think of a

00:45:00way to help his sister.

00:45:02Sam after talking to his mother went out into the yard.

00:45:06The man was angry at this point at his sister for not calling and telling him everything

00:45:10earlier.

00:45:11Sam was anxiously awaiting Nancy's return so that he could talk to her about his niece's

00:45:16illness.

00:45:17It was a little over half an hour later when the man saw his sister approaching the gate.

00:45:22Sam hurried over to Nancy and first asked the young woman why she had hidden about Kelly's

00:45:27illness.

00:45:28Nancy looked at her brother and immediately flooded with tears.

00:45:32Sam put his arms around his sister.

00:45:35His anger at the girl had already passed at that very moment.

00:45:39The man realized that if he himself was so worried about his niece, what state of mind

00:45:44was the mother in now, thinking about her child?

00:45:47Sam asked his sister to sit down on the bench and tell him everything.

00:45:52Nancy complied with her brother's request and consistently informed him about Kelly's

00:45:56illness.

00:45:58As soon as the man knew all the details, he hugged his sister and told her that they still

00:46:02had time to get money for the child's surgery.

00:46:06Nancy looked sadly at her brother and said,

00:46:08My mother-in-law has given a small amount, and so have our parents, but these finances

00:46:14are like a drop in the ocean.

00:46:16My spouse tried to take a loan from the bank, but he was approved a small amount, not what

00:46:21he asked for.

00:46:22We are now waiting for the time to take this loan.

00:46:25Closer to the time the doctors will say the exact time as our little one will need surgeries.

00:46:30Well, that's good.

00:46:31A little bit of everything, and we'll raise the capital.

00:46:35But I will ask one thing of you, that you don't do this again.

00:46:38You've never hidden the fact that you're in trouble from your own brother.

00:46:42Do you understand me?

00:46:43Yes, thank you for your support, Nancy said quietly.

00:46:48All evening Sam, after talking to his sister, sat in thoughtfulness.

00:46:52The man absent-mindedly answered his father's or mother's questions.

00:46:57He wondered where he could get money.

00:46:59Sam realized that if he took a loan from the bank, he would not be approved for a large

00:47:03sum either.

00:47:05He also realized that it was unrealistic to borrow such a large amount of money.

00:47:10And then he remembered the struggle.

00:47:12Sam immediately went to his sister to get the number of his friend from her.

00:47:17Nancy looked at her brother with surprise and said,

00:47:20Ben is your buddy, not mine.

00:47:22And I don't have his number.

00:47:23Go to his parents and get his phone number there.

00:47:26Do you want to ask him for money?

00:47:28It doesn't matter.

00:47:30Thanks for the tip, the man said and quickly left the house.

00:47:34Soon Sam went to the parents of a friend, where he learned the number of the buddy and

00:47:38without wasting time.

00:47:40The man immediately called Ben.

00:47:43Sam in a nutshell outlined the situation to the interlocutor and immediately asked to

00:47:48lend him a decent amount of money.

00:47:50When Benjamin heard how much he wanted, his friend even whistled and said,

00:47:55Do you realize how much you are asking for?

00:47:58I can't lend you that much, as my wife, and I have all the money in circulation.

00:48:03And to be honest, even if I had finances, I wouldn't give you such a sum, because you

00:48:08wouldn't have anything to pay back later.

00:48:10Nancy tells me you're struggling to make ends meet.

00:48:13You're a friend, but don't take offense to what I said.

00:48:16Ben's not a friend, you're more after what you said.

00:48:19Please don't do that, I'm even bitter that I turned to you, I'm even bitter that I turned

00:48:23to you.

00:48:24Go on living and enjoying life, I'll never bother you again.

00:48:28And I hope I will never see you again.

00:48:31He said, and immediately disconnected the connection.

00:48:35The man felt an unpleasant residue from his conversation with Benjamin.

00:48:40He forced himself not to think about this conversation.

00:48:43And his thoughts were directed to where he could get money.

00:48:47Sam went to his parents' house.

00:48:49His sister came up to him and asked if he had called a friend.

00:48:53The brother responded by lying that he hadn't gotten through.

00:48:56The man did not want to discuss with Nancy at the moment, the conversation about Benjamin

00:49:01and his rejection.

00:49:03Sam walked to the kitchen, sat down at the table and thought about it.

00:49:07He realized that money would not come into his pocket on its own, but finances were necessary.

00:49:13The man realized that he could get the money only in the way he used to do.

00:49:17That is, by seducing a woman and getting her to pay him a large sum of money.

00:49:22Sam remembered that he had given his sister his word not to engage in this business anymore.

00:49:27But now there was no other way out.

00:49:30And at the same moment, the man thought of another option how he could get a tidy sum

00:49:33of money and keep his promise to Nancy.

00:49:37Sam decided that he would seduce a rich woman and marry her and thus in the future he would

00:49:42not be in the dock for a swindle and would always have money.

00:49:46The man rubbed his hands together with joy that he had found such a good option.

00:49:51He immediately decided that he would look for a future bride in the capital.

00:49:55Sam believed that there are more opportunities to find there and faster wealthy woman.

00:50:00The next day, the man notified the household that he was leaving.

00:50:04He told his sister that he would definitely get her money within two months.

00:50:09Nancy looked at her brother suspiciously and asked him if he was thinking of scamming women

00:50:13for money again.

00:50:15Sam gently kissed his sister on the cheek and replied that he had no intention of doing

00:50:20so.

00:50:21Soon, the man arrived in New York.

00:50:23He rented a room and then wondered where exactly to meet a rich suitor.

00:50:27Initially, Sam wanted to go to a dingy office, but something stopped him from that.

00:50:32And at the same moment, the man's stomach sounded strongly.

00:50:36He immediately felt incredibly hungry.

00:50:39On the man's mind came the decision that first it is necessary to eat, and already

00:50:43on a full stomach to act.

00:50:46Next, Sam did not delay the planned action and soon left the rented room and went outside.

00:50:52The man decided that today he would definitely visit a restaurant.

00:50:56Perhaps there he would get acquainted with a woman.

00:50:59And here Sam already sat at the table and dictated the order to the waiter in uniform.

00:51:04As soon as the man dictated the dishes, he began to look around the restaurant.

00:51:09Sam noted with admiration that everything here is decorated exquisitely and without

00:51:14unnecessary decorations, as is usually done in cheap cafes.

00:51:18A few minutes passed and the waiter brought part of the order, saying that the hot dishes

00:51:23would be ready a little later.

00:51:25Sam nodded in agreement and prepared to start tasting the exquisite appetizer.

00:51:30But then his attention was attracted by a lush lady who sat at the table opposite.

00:51:35The stranger was looking sadly out the window while mixing a straw in her glass.

00:51:40She was a full woman of about 50 years of age who was dressed in a coffee-colored pantsuit.

00:51:45Sam looked at the stranger and the woman, as if sensing the gaze, turned to the man

00:51:50and looked at him questioningly.

00:51:52Sam involuntarily caught himself thinking that this woman was quite unhappy and obviously

00:51:57lonely.

00:51:59And he also realized that this lady was not poor.

00:52:02This conclusion appeared to him intuitively.

00:52:05And Sam got up from the table and approached her, and then politely said, I see you are

00:52:09bored.

00:52:11Maybe I could keep you company.

00:52:13If you don't mind, I don't know what to tell you.

00:52:16On the one hand, you're a man with a strong-willed face, but no wedding ring, which suggests

00:52:20certain thoughts.

00:52:22On the other hand, I'm really bored.

00:52:25I'm curious to know the first side of your definition that brings you to mind.

00:52:29I'll answer.

00:52:30You're an interesting man to pay attention to a bun pulling up a cocktail.

00:52:34You're more likely to be interested in being with a hottie who has legs growing out of

00:52:38her ears and to be half my age.

00:52:41You're an interesting person.

00:52:43I'll be honest.

00:52:44It's not your looks that attracted me to you.

00:52:46It's your demeanor.

00:52:48But if you don't want to socialize, I'll be right back.

00:52:51Or rather, back to my table.

00:52:53Interested, young man, join us, we'll talk.

00:52:57Just tell me what exactly you are interested in my behavior.

00:53:01The man sat down next to me.

00:53:03He mentally realized that this woman was obviously a rich lady, but now Sam didn't know how

00:53:08to talk to her.

00:53:10Sam hadn't come up with a cover story for himself and was therefore a little nervous

00:53:14about it.

00:53:15The man didn't know what to tell the woman about himself, so he decided to act according

00:53:19to the circumstances.

00:53:21Sam offered to tell the woman about himself.

00:53:24The woman grinned back and said carelessly,

00:53:26You're fast.

00:53:28Do you really think that I will tell the first person I meet everything about myself?

00:53:33Maybe you should tell me at the first meeting what my annual income is?

00:53:37You have pleased me now with your words, namely that you called our sit-downs with you the

00:53:41first meeting.

00:53:42I conclude from this that we will have more meetings, and not one, and not even two.

00:53:48And you are also a self-confident type with a laugh, said the woman.

00:53:52Maybe just a little.

00:53:54Let me start our dialogue differently.

00:53:56I would like to know your name and immediately suggest that we switch to the first name.

00:54:01It will be easier to talk that way.

00:54:03Well, we'll follow your plan.

00:54:05My name is Adriana.

00:54:06I'm 49 years old.

00:54:08I come here often because the food here is excellent.

00:54:12This is the first time I've seen your personality.

00:54:15Hence the conclusion that you're a stray pigeon.

00:54:18That's a pretty name you have.

00:54:20By the way, I want to say that you ensured, madam, because I am actually a visiting pigeon

00:54:25here.

00:54:26I just got here today, decided to conquer New York.

00:54:30After losing business in my hometown, Sam said, and went on to tell the woman what his

00:54:34name was and how old he was.

00:54:37The woman listened attentively and then carelessly remarked that such a handsome man should definitely

00:54:42be married.

00:54:43Sam proudly took out his passport and held it out to the new acquaintance and said, you

00:54:48can familiarize yourself with the document where there is not a single stamp that I used

00:54:53to have the status of a married man.

00:54:56Adriana looked at the passport with interest and then asked the interlocutor in surprise

00:55:00why he was not married.

00:55:03And then, without waiting for an answer, she said, you don't have to answer that, as I

00:55:07have already guessed why you have never been married.

00:55:11You are obviously of a different orientation.

00:55:14Sam hearing the words new acquaintance, laughed and only after a while answered that his person

00:55:18does not attract the male sex at all.

00:55:21And then he added that he liked mature women with whom he could talk about various topics.

00:55:27Adriana after these words already looked at the man more interested, which did not hide

00:55:31from Sam.

00:55:33Then the couple started talking about New York.

00:55:36Sam tried to compliment her as often as possible under a plausible pretext.

00:55:41The woman heard beautiful words from the new acquaintance and tried not to react to

00:55:45them.

00:55:46But Sam saw perfectly well that she was pleased with these compliments.

00:55:50It took about two hours for the couple to communicate with each other.

00:55:54During this time, Sam learned that the interlocutor lives in a three-room apartment, has a dacha

00:55:59in the Moscow region and a car.

00:56:02The owner of the travel agency was married.

00:56:04But life did not go well and she and her husband separated.

00:56:09There is a child, a son, who is currently studying abroad.

00:56:13Sam listened to all this information carefully and he was satisfied that he had sat down

00:56:18with this woman.

00:56:19The man realized that Adriana, like no one else, was very suitable for the role of a

00:56:23wife and now Sam was thinking how to charm this lady even more.

00:56:28Meanwhile, the woman called the waiter and asked him to bring the bill.

00:56:33Sam realized that now the new acquaintance would pay and leave and this was not in the

00:56:37plans of the man.

00:56:40That's why he said, and you just like that you will leave now.

00:56:43I was hoping we could still have a good time and talk.

00:56:46I would suggest you to come to my place.

00:56:49But you realize that I will not surprise you there, because it is a rented room, where

00:56:53there is only one bed and a desk with two chairs.

00:56:57Are you asking me to visit?

00:56:59Are you in no hurry with your socializing?

00:57:01I thought we were modern people and you obviously liked me.

00:57:05Why deny yourself the pleasure if we both don't want to part?

00:57:09I can't argue with you.

00:57:10Okay, let's go to my place, but we'll get some champagne on the way.

00:57:15Soon the couple left the restaurant and the woman hailed a cab.

00:57:19Sam was surprised to ask why she did not drive her own car.

00:57:23Adriana said with a smile that if she goes to a restaurant for dinner, she allows herself

00:57:28not to drink a strong cocktail.

00:57:30But if she does it, she does not get behind the wheel of a car in an angry state.

00:57:35Sam listened to the interlocutor and said and you are not only a beautiful woman, but

00:57:40also wise.

00:57:42You will be lucky to have a man who can capture your heart.

00:57:45Today you have showered me with compliments from head to toe.

00:57:49That's how you should be complimented.

00:57:51You are a worthy woman, to whom I want to say only beautiful words, quietly said the

00:57:55man and in one movement attracted the new acquaintance to himself.

00:58:00And then Sam embraced the woman and kissed her passionately on the lips.

00:58:05That night the man spent at Adriana's place.

00:58:08Early in the morning Sam got up, while his partner was still asleep and went to the kitchen.

00:58:13The man wanted to make coffee and so opened one of the cupboards as from behind, he heard

00:58:18the voice of the landlady of the apartment who said.

00:58:22And you're looking for something to eat.

00:58:24You don't hide jewelry and money in the kitchen.

00:58:26And you might have thought that about me, the man said glumly and turned to the woman.

00:58:31He came close to Adriana and said, I wanted to brew the most beautiful lady a fragrant

00:58:36drink and serve it in bed.

00:58:37But I don't know where to find a pot and coffee.

00:58:40I like your coffee idea.

00:58:42The woman said with a smile and reached up to Sam's face to kiss him.

00:58:47The man at the same moment embraced his partner and nestled his lips on hers, and then abruptly

00:58:52pulled away and mumbled, I don't think we need coffee now.

00:58:56We need to continue the night's fun, while go to bed.

00:59:00After a while Sam was lying on his back and breathing heavily.

00:59:04Adriana sat next to him and ran her finger over the man's face.

00:59:08The woman looked at the guest and thought about something.

00:59:11Sam hugged the landlady and said that it was time for him to look for a job.

00:59:16Adriana grinned and said that today was Sunday and it was unlikely to find a job on that

00:59:20day.

00:59:21Then the woman offered the man a few days to get settled in New York.

00:59:25The man gladly accepted.

00:59:27Two weeks had passed since Sam had met Adriana.

00:59:31All this time he was staying with her.

00:59:33The man complimented the woman every day when she arrived after work.

00:59:37Always made sure to cook delicious meals.

00:59:40And Adriana loved it.

00:59:41It seemed to her that the man really loved her.

00:59:44And so one day she struck up a conversation.

00:59:47I know you're looking for a job, but you're getting a lot of bad ones.

00:59:51Maybe let me talk to my cousin and he'll come up with something decent for you.

00:59:55You don't have to talk to anybody.

00:59:57I'm a man and I have to take care of myself.

01:00:00If I don't find one in two weeks, I'll go to my homeland.

01:00:03Are you saying you'll leave me?

01:00:05I thought so.

01:00:06The man said disappointedly, who told you I'm quitting?

01:00:09I'll work shifts.

01:00:11I'll live with you one month and work the next.

01:00:13I'd ask you to marry me.

01:00:15But you'd refuse to marry an unemployed man.

01:00:18And you first offer and then already think.

01:00:21The woman said slyly.

01:00:23Sam mentally rejoiced because that's what he wanted.

01:00:26The man knelt down on one knee in front of the landlady and quietly made her a marriage

01:00:31proposal.

01:00:33Adriana hugged the head of her lover and happily mumbled that she agreed to become his spouse.

01:00:38And immediately added that they would go to the registry office tomorrow.

01:00:42Sam didn't argue.

01:00:44He asked only one thing.

01:00:46Let's not organize a lavish celebration.

01:00:49Let's just sign everything and that's it.

01:00:51We're not 18 years old enough to have a big party.

01:00:55If you say so.

01:00:56But I have a little condition that you let me talk to my cousin about the job.

01:01:01You know it's not gonna work if you just sit at home and do nothing.

01:01:04We'll talk about it later.

01:01:06Soon the couple filed the registry office application.

01:01:10Sam knew he was getting married.

01:01:12He hid it from his parents as well as his sister.

01:01:15He thought that it could be announced after a while.

01:01:17The man himself did not realize why he made such a decision.

01:01:21And soon the couple signed.

01:01:23They celebrated the ceremony in the same restaurant where they met.

01:01:28Adriana sat and admired the white gold wedding ring.

01:01:31Across from her sat her already legal husband, who leisurely sipped champagne from a glass,

01:01:37looking at his wife.

01:01:38It had been a week since Sam had married Adriana.

01:01:41And then the man received a phone call from his sister, tearfully and through sobs, informing

01:01:47him that her daughter had gotten worse.

01:01:50An operation was required as soon as possible.

01:01:53Sam asked Nancy to calm down and said the money would be there within a few days.

01:01:58Mail

01:02:00After his sister's call, he paced nervously around the apartment, thinking about how to

01:02:04ask Adriana for money.

01:02:07Sam did not know how his spouse would react to his request to borrow money.

01:02:11And when the wife came home, the man asked her to sit down to talk.

01:02:16Adriana saw that her husband was worried about something.

01:02:19So she patted him on the arm and spoke softly.

01:02:21You don't have a face on you.

01:02:23Tell me what's wrong.

01:02:25My sister needs money and a lot of it.

01:02:28How much and for what purpose?

01:02:30Sam said the amount and then told him about his niece.

01:02:34Adriana listened attentively to her husband.

01:02:37And when her husband was silent, she sat silently for a while and looked at the floor.

01:02:42At that moment, the man sat with his hands clenched in a fist and waited for his wife's

01:02:47decision.

01:02:48Adriana, after some thought, said that the sum was very large and she could not give

01:02:53it so easily.

01:02:55Then the woman added that she had not lived with Sam long enough to trust him with everything.

01:03:00The man did not like the words of his wife.

01:03:02And he nervously said, Will you help me or not?

01:03:06If you write a receipt that my sister will give me these finances within a certain time.

01:03:10But I can't give you a receipt instead of my sister.

01:03:14The man said in a perplexed tone.

01:03:16Then we are obliged not to give the money to your wife.

01:03:19I realize it sounds absurd.

01:03:22But you also understand me correctly, we have not had time to get together.

01:03:26How do you need a certain amount of money?

01:03:29What if in a couple of weeks you come and divorce me?

01:03:32If you want to take offense, this is the only way I'm going to give you the money.

01:03:37You write a receipt that's notarized.

01:03:39I didn't expect that from you.

01:03:41Okay, I agree to your terms, but then let your brother find me a job and high paying.

01:03:47The man said.

01:03:48He immediately called his sister and told Nancy that tomorrow he would transfer the

01:03:53required amount of money to her in the evening.

01:03:56The next day Sam and his wife visited a notary.

01:03:59The man wrote a receipt and then received the money, which he immediately transferred

01:04:03to his sister.

01:04:05Nancy, as soon as she received the money, then called her brother and wondered where

01:04:09he got so much Sam.

01:04:11He hastened to reassure his sister and told her that he had been approved for a loan from

01:04:15the bank.

01:04:16Nancy thanked her brother and said that she and her husband would pay back the debt whenever

01:04:21possible.

01:04:22Sam chimed in in response.

01:04:24Let me go on about this nonsense.

01:04:26You don't have to give me anything.

01:04:28I gave the money gratuitously.

01:04:30The most important thing now is for my niece to get well as soon as possible.

01:04:35A month passed after Sam transferred the money to his sister.

01:04:39During this time, Nancy and her daughter had an operation in St. Petersburg and the girl

01:04:44was on the mend.

01:04:46Adriana introduced her husband to her cousin Mark.

01:04:49The man was the director of a furniture factory.

01:04:52Sam immediately approached his new relative with a request to get him a job.

01:04:56Mark Markovich answered.

01:04:58I'll take you to my factory.

01:05:00I'll give you the position of a small supervisor.

01:05:03But in fact, you won't have to do anything.

01:05:05In principle, you will be introduced to all the subtleties.

01:05:09Your companion.

01:05:10Let's just say that you'll only work your ass off and get paid for it.

01:05:14If you want to go deeper into the labor activity and promote yourself, then you'll have to

01:05:18take more responsibility and learn a few things.

01:05:22What do you think of my offer?

01:05:23I'm in.

01:05:25I'm tired of sitting at home and staring at the TV all day long.

01:05:29It will give me some variety in my life.

01:05:32Soon Sam went to work, and in fact, the man was explained his duties, told what he had

01:05:37to do.

01:05:38Sam was well aware that the position was a fictitious one, and in fact, he did not have

01:05:42to do anything.

01:05:44After the first day of work, the man called his wife and asked her for a festive dinner.

01:05:49Adriana readily agreed and suggested celebrating the first day of work in a restaurant.

01:05:55Sam gladly agreed.

01:05:57And now the couple is sitting in the restaurant and having dinner.

01:06:01Sam enthusiastically tells how the first day of work went.

01:06:04The woman listens to her husband and thinks how good it is that Mark helped her husband

01:06:08with his work.

01:06:09It had been a month since Sam had gotten a job.

01:06:13The man felt as if life was passing him by.

01:06:16He was bored with his life.

01:06:18He didn't want to go home because he didn't want to see his wife's face.

01:06:22After all, he understood perfectly well what he had married this woman for.

01:06:27Work also did not bring joy.

01:06:29And the man went to the furniture factory only for a tick and often left work, not waiting

01:06:34for the end of the working day.

01:06:36And so Sam decided to leave the factory early to go for a walk in New York.

01:06:41The man packed up and left the factory.

01:06:44He walked down the street and looked at passersby.

01:06:47And then his attention was attracted by a girl who was standing and feeding birds with

01:06:51a mud of bread.

01:06:53The man approached the stranger and politely inquired,

01:06:55Can I keep you company?

01:06:57The girl looked at the man and smiled coquettishly at him.

01:07:01And then she handed Sam a piece of bread and offered to help her in this business.

01:07:06In a few minutes, the couple were talking animatedly about the girl.

01:07:10The man learned that her name is Lola.

01:07:12She is 24 years old and works as a nurse in a hospital.

01:07:16She lives with her mom in a two-room apartment.

01:07:19After the couple ran out of bread, the man suggested that the girl go to a cafe and continue

01:07:24the conversation.

01:07:26Lola did not refuse, and soon they were already sitting in the institution and drinking coffee.

01:07:32The man looked at the interlocutor and imagined how with her he could have fun in bed.

01:07:37The girl, as if reading his thoughts, said, Probably, anticipating that very soon you

01:07:42and I will make love.

01:07:44How did you guess that?

01:07:46Sam said perplexed.

01:07:47Yes, I could tell from the look in your eyes.

01:07:50You're undressing me with your gaze in the cafe, so I want you so much if you understood

01:07:55everything from my look.

01:07:57Then offer me a place and let's go.

01:07:59Why waste precious time if our desires coincide?

01:08:03The man laughed and then asked the girl to wait for him, and he quickly left the cafe.

01:08:08Sam hurried to the kiosk where they sold the press.

01:08:12He bought a newspaper.

01:08:13He found an ad for an apartment for rent and quickly called it.

01:08:17The man agreed with the landlady on his cell phone and then returned to Lola.

01:08:21And soon the couple was already at the rented apartment, where they made love.

01:08:25It took about three hours before the man lay on his back in satisfaction.

01:08:30He felt good with this girl, who did not ask unnecessary questions.

01:08:34At this moment, he imagined that very soon he would have to get dressed and return home

01:08:39to his hated wife.

01:08:41And at the same moment the phone rang.

01:08:43It was his wife, who capriciously mumbled, where the hell are you?

01:08:48The working day is long over and you are not home yet?

01:08:51Don't worry, darling, I just decided to take a walk today.

01:08:54I'm going home to warm up dinner.

01:08:57After these words, the man turned to Lola and asked the girl if she liked everything.

01:09:02The young woman replied with a nod and immediately asked if they would meet again.

01:09:07Sam kissed his partner with a passionate kiss on the lips and replied that they would definitely

01:09:12see each other more than once.

01:09:14And then the man asked Lola to dictate his phone number.

01:09:18The girl complied with Sam's request, and after that the couple parted.

01:09:23Soon the man came home, where a disgruntled Adriana was waiting for him.

01:09:27The woman, not hiding her bad mood, asked Sam next time he wanted to go for a walk to

01:09:32put her on notice.

01:09:34The man shrugged in response and only asked I will be fed in this house.

01:09:39After meeting Lola a few days passed, Sam again wanted to meet the girl.

01:09:43He called her, made an appointment.

01:09:45And as before, the couple again rented a one-room apartment, where they had fun.

01:09:51And then the man, as always, promised the girl that this meeting would not be the last.

01:09:56And after that he gave the young woman a gold chain, which he had bought especially for

01:10:00her.

01:10:01A month flew by as Sam secretly met with Lola.

01:10:05He enjoyed seeing this girl.

01:10:07He enjoyed giving the young woman inexpensive gifts, which she gladly accepted.

01:10:12Sometimes Sam even wondered whether he would be able to start a family with Lola.

01:10:16However, he did not ask the girl a direct question.

01:10:20And so Sam wanted to see Lola again.

01:10:23The man, as always, called the young woman and scheduled a date at a rented apartment.

01:10:29Sam had left work on his lunch break that day.

01:10:32He wanted to spend as much time as possible with the girl today.

01:10:36Before the date, the man stopped by the store and bought Lola.

01:10:40Expensive perfume.

01:10:41And already soon Sam was in the nude in bed with a young woman.

01:10:45Suddenly the phone rang.

01:10:47The man, without looking, pressed the answer button.

01:10:50And hearing the greeting of his wife, quickly replied, I'm not comfortable talking I'm

01:10:54in a meeting.

01:10:55I'll call you back later.

01:10:57And only the man wanted to disconnect the cell phone, as he heard the angry speech of

01:11:02his wife.

01:11:03At the meeting, you say, isn't that brunette you're reading the report now?

01:11:07Rose eyes.

01:11:08I'm calling you via video link.

01:11:10Okay, honey, we're gonna have a short conversation.

01:11:14And not over the phone, but in person.

01:11:16I'll meet you at home immediately.

01:11:19The man looked at the screen of the phone perplexed.

01:11:22He was cursing himself for not looking at the cell phone when he turned it on.

01:11:26In the meantime, Lola got up and started to get dressed.

01:11:29Sam was now looking at the girl, who was almost dressed.

01:11:33The man called out to the young woman and suggested that they stay a little longer to

01:11:36talk.

01:11:38Lola glanced at her partner.

01:11:40She sat down next to him, asking him, what do you want to tell me?

01:11:45You understand everything perfectly well.

01:11:47The wife is now obviously going to ask for a divorce.

01:11:51And I want to ask you if you want to marry me.

01:11:53No, I was just seeing you for fun.

01:11:56I don't plan on getting married.

01:11:58At least not at the moment.

01:12:00Do you mean to say that you have no feelings for me and you are writing from a girl's answer?

01:12:05The interlocutor said surprised.

01:12:08If you mean love, then I can say that I do not love you.

01:12:11I just feel good with you in bed.

01:12:13I like it when you give gifts, and that's all that keeps us together.

01:12:17In that case, it was the last time we'd see each other.

01:12:20I thought you loved me.

01:12:21Okay, go on, go, and I won't detain you any longer.

01:12:25As soon as the girl left the apartment, the man put his hands around his head and thought.

01:12:30He understood perfectly well that now a rather unpleasant conversation was waiting for him

01:12:35at home.

01:12:36Sam felt that he was in prostration.

01:12:39On the one hand, he was glad that everything had happened this way.

01:12:43After all, now he did not have to pretend to be a man in love with his own wife.

01:12:47But on the other hand, now meant that going to restaurants, trips to the racetrack, as

01:12:52well as visiting theaters, all this stops.

01:12:55The man sighed sorrowfully.

01:12:58After these reflections, he quickly gathered himself and then hurried home, where his angry

01:13:02spouse was waiting for him.

01:13:05And as soon as Sam entered the apartment, he saw that in the hallway there was a bag,

01:13:10and next to it a small package.

01:13:12The man passed into the living room, where the spouse was sitting in an armchair.

01:13:17The woman gestured to the second chair.

01:13:19The man sat down and looked at his spouse.

01:13:22And the woman coldly said,

01:13:24You are an excellent lover.

01:13:26Nothing can be said here.

01:13:28But that's your value.

01:13:29You do not need to explain popularly that after your treason, I'm not going to live

01:13:34with you.

01:13:35And I didn't find myself in a dumpster to be treated like that.

01:13:38And especially you, who's a real pauper.

01:13:41I'll file for divorce.

01:13:43You don't have to worry about that, do you?

01:13:45You'll have the state tax deducted from your paycheck, although you can't expect to get

01:13:49a paycheck.

01:13:50I hope you haven't forgotten I have a receipt in which you agree to pay me the money.

01:13:55From now on, you are no longer my husband, but only a man who owes me money.

01:14:00And one more thing.

01:14:01You no longer work for my cousin.

01:14:04He'll fire you for cause.

01:14:06That's a little favor from me to you.

01:14:08Now you're free to go on your way, rolling around in bed.

01:14:11The man stood up.

01:14:13He wanted to answer the woman rudely, but he forced himself not to say any nasty words.

01:14:19Sam looked at the landlady and then put his hand in his jacket pocket and wanted to go

01:14:23to the exit.

01:14:24But then his palm fumbled for a small box.

01:14:27The man took out the object and was surprised to notice that it was perfume, which he intended

01:14:32to give and forgot.

01:14:34Sam turned to his wife and handed her the box and said,

01:14:37It's been a long time since I gave you a gift.

01:14:40Let this perfume be a parting gift from me.

01:14:43I beg you, do not hold a grudge against me.

01:14:45I wish you in the future to meet a worthy man who will love you with all his heart and

01:14:49never hurt.

01:14:50Don't worry about the money.

01:14:52If I owe you, I will give it to you.

01:14:54I will warn you right away that perhaps the next payment can be a little delayed, because

01:14:59I will still have to find a job.

01:15:01After all, you said yourself that I'm not working for Mark anymore.

01:15:05Now I'm leaving and I wish you happiness.

01:15:08Sam picked up his bag and bag and left the apartment, never to come back here again.

01:15:13He walked for a while and then turned into a public garden, where he sat down on a bench

01:15:18and thought about what he should do next.

01:15:21Sam did not want to stay in New York, as he realized that it was a really expensive city.

01:15:27The man pondered for a while as his sister called him.

01:15:30Sam picked up the phone and greeted Nancy, and she quickly spoke to Sam.

01:15:35Come to the village at once.

01:15:36Mom had a heart attack.

01:15:38She has been taken to the district hospital.

01:15:41How is she doing?

01:15:42What do the doctors say?

01:15:43We won't know until tomorrow.

01:15:46What kind of day is this?

01:15:48Only trouble, the man said glumly, and immediately added that he was going to the train station

01:15:53to buy a ticket for the nearest flight.

01:15:55The man only wanted to disconnect the connection when Nancy spoke again.

01:16:00What happened there?

01:16:01What kind of trouble?

01:16:02I'm fine.

01:16:03Without thinking, I said, and after these words, I immediately disconnected the connection.

01:16:09Sam now realized that as soon as he appeared at home, his sister would not give up on him

01:16:14until she knew the whole truth.

01:16:16A day later, Sam was already in the village.

01:16:19He learned from Nancy that his mother was better and could be visited.

01:16:23The man went to see his mother.

01:16:25The very next day after his arrival, Sam bought some fruit and soon went to the hospital.

01:16:31He came to the post, where a small girl was sitting and writing something in a journal.

01:16:35The man walked to get her attention, and then he heard from the nurse.

01:16:40You don't want to spread infection around here.

01:16:42If there's anything you want to ask me, I'm listening.

01:16:45And I'm not used to talking to a man who's busy doing something else.

01:16:49Why don't you at least look at me?

01:16:51Man, what do you want?

01:16:53Talk fast, because I have a lot of things to do.

01:16:56The girl said and looked at the visitor point blank.

01:16:59Sam looked at the nurse and immediately mentally thought it is necessary to be born so scary.

01:17:05But aloud, the man said that he wanted to visit his mother, and he needed to know the

01:17:09room number.

01:17:10The girl, having heard Sam's surname, immediately told him in which ward the elderly woman was

01:17:16lying.

01:17:17The visitor thanked the medic and went further down the corridor.

01:17:21Sam stayed with his mother for about an hour and then left the ward.

01:17:25The man was walking towards the exit when the same nurse he had seen at the post came

01:17:30out to meet him.

01:17:31Sam thought again how unlucky this girl was with her looks.

01:17:35And then he noticed that she was limping on her right leg.

01:17:38The man mentally and thought that such things happen in life.

01:17:43Not only that this girl was born, not pretty, but also the Lord awarded her with a limp.

01:17:48Soon Sam came to the village, his sister immediately came to him, and began to ask about the trouble

01:17:54he had in New York.

01:17:55The man refused for a long time, but Nancy was adamant and demanded to tell her everything.

01:18:01Sam couldn't stand it and said in his heart,

01:18:03You are a pain in the ass, my sister, as only your husband tolerates you.

01:18:09If my niece will go to you in character, then definitely can communicate with you will be

01:18:13only on the phone and only 10 minutes.

01:18:16Don't leave.

01:18:17Tell me what happened.

01:18:19After all, know that I will not leave until I know the truth.

01:18:22Sam sighed sorrowfully and told his sister about his marriage, and where he got the money

01:18:27for Kelly's surgery.

01:18:29The man also informed her of his infidelity.

01:18:32Nancy listened to all this news with her eyes wide open.

01:18:36And as soon as her brother fell silent, she slammed her fist into his chest and spoke

01:18:40angrily.

01:18:42You married this Adriana just to get money out of her.

01:18:45How could you do that?

01:18:46In fact, you promised me that you wouldn't get your finances that way.

01:18:50How could you even keep this from me?

01:18:52Stop raging.

01:18:53It's all in the past.

01:18:55I'm gonna live here with you guys now.

01:18:57I don't know if we're all living together, though.

01:18:59Of course we will.

01:19:01When you get a job, we'll all work together to pay off that debt to your ex-wife.

01:19:06All that matters now is that mom gets better.

01:19:08You're right about that, Nancy.

01:19:10Sam's mom was in the hospital for 10 days.

01:19:13The man visited the old woman every other day and often met a nurse who was still limping.

01:19:19When Sam saw the girl, he always saw her as an angry nurse.

01:19:23The man himself did not understand why he thought so about her.

01:19:27And before the mother was discharged, he asked her a question.

01:19:30There's a nurse who works here who has a limp.

01:19:33I think she's angry because it's written all over her face.

01:19:36You shouldn't say she's mean.

01:19:38She's a kind soul.

01:19:40She will find for each patient affectionate words and no stranger to help nurse to change

01:19:45diapers, seriously ill people.

01:19:48And also when she has a night shift and she reads books to us.

01:19:51I didn't expect you to praise her so much.

01:19:54After the man's mother was discharged, Sam went to the city and got a job at a factory

01:19:59in a specialty.

01:20:00He decided that he would live his life as he could and no longer looked for rich women.

01:20:06Sam no longer dreamed of a life where he could go to expensive restaurants and drive a cool

01:20:10foreign car.

01:20:12Two months passed as the man worked at the factory, and one day he was returning home

01:20:16to his rented apartment.

01:20:18After a day of labor, as he noticed a girl who was limping, she took a couple of steps

01:20:23and suddenly fell on the path, which was covered with ice.

01:20:27And at the same moment two guys laughed nearby, and one of them said not only that it was

01:20:31scary and how the earth bears such persons.

01:20:36Sam was well aware that this phrase was heard by the girl.

01:20:39The man immediately jumped up to the guys and asked them to apologize to the girl.

01:20:45The young men wanted to answer the glory rudely at first, but seeing his angry look, quietly

01:20:50said that they apologize.

01:20:52And after these words, the boys hurried away.

01:20:55Meanwhile, Sam gave his hand to the girl and asked her softly, are you not mistaken?

01:21:00No, but you shouldn't have stood up for me like that.

01:21:03I'm used to such words long ago.

01:21:06And then the girl looked at her savior and said in surprise, I know you, you visited

01:21:11your mother in the hospital.

01:21:13I wonder if you memorize all the visitors as you do me.

01:21:16If I'm not mistaken, your name is Helen.

01:21:19No mistake.

01:21:20Not all the visitors.

01:21:22It's just that you look like a subject.

01:21:24Well, I won't keep you.

01:21:26I should get home.

01:21:27Why are you running away from me so fast?

01:21:30Let me walk you out so you don't run into guys like that.

01:21:33You gotta be kidding me.

01:21:34Thanks for your help, but you don't have to walk me home.

01:21:37I'd just like to talk to you, but I can see you're being belligerent toward me.

01:21:41All because you think I'm cute.

01:21:44What's the resonance?

01:21:45But it turns out being beautiful isn't always a good thing in life.

01:21:49So what are we gonna talk about?

01:21:51I'll find things to talk about.

01:21:53The man said happily.

01:21:55He didn't know, but he really wanted to talk to this girl.

01:21:58The couple walked down the street for a while and talked peacefully.

01:22:02Sam mostly told about his childhood, how he used to joke about his sister.

01:22:07Helen listened to him.

01:22:08I laughed heartily.

01:22:09Soon the young people approached the house.

01:22:12And the girl announced that they were there.

01:22:14The man sighed disappointedly and immediately offered the new acquaintance another walk.

01:22:20However, the girl refused, saying that she had more important things to do.

01:22:24Sam once again sighed disappointedly and said well at least give me your phone number to

01:22:29call you and invite you for a walk.

01:22:31I have a free day will be on Thursday, we'll call in the morning and talk about it.

01:22:36And soon the girl left, and the man still stood for some time and thought a new acquaintance.

01:22:41Sam was at this time ready to do anything, only if Helen would be with him a little longer.

01:22:47The man glanced at the house and then turned and went to his room.

01:22:51A few days passed and it was Thursday.

01:22:54Sam dialed Helen's number on his lunch hour and greeted the girl and then asked her if

01:22:58she would be willing to go out with him today.

01:23:00The girl said yes and told him where to come over and what time.

01:23:05Sam walked to the date, visibly nervous.

01:23:08The man came to the meeting as much as half an hour before the appointed time.

01:23:12He stood and moved from foot to foot, looking for Helen.

01:23:16And soon Sam saw the limping girl.

01:23:19He hurried to meet her and as soon as he was near her, he took out a small bouquet of flowers

01:23:23from his pocket and handed it to Helen.

01:23:26The girl embarrassedly said we'll freeze them now.

01:23:29It's not the month of May.

01:23:31I suggest that we go to the cafe and warm ourselves and we will not let the flowers die.

01:23:36It's a waste of money.

01:23:38I don't think you're a millionaire's son to spend money left and right.

01:23:42Let's go to my place.

01:23:43Grandma will enjoy the company of a handsome man.

01:23:46That's the thing.

01:23:47But let's stop by the store so I can at least buy a cake, because it's uncomfortable to

01:23:52go empty-handed.

01:23:53You'll be holding flowers.

01:23:55So present them to my grandmother.

01:23:57But I gave you the bouquet.

01:23:59Again in inconsistency, it comes out, said Sam embarrassedly.

01:24:03The girl laughed in response and said that if they continued to argue, she would change

01:24:08her mind about taking the man to her house.

01:24:11After these words of Alina, the interlocutor raised his hands above his head and said that

01:24:15he was giving up.

01:24:17The couple soon continued on their way.

01:24:19Sam asked the interlocutor to tell about herself.

01:24:22Helen looked at the man and said that she was 24 years old and lived with her grandmother.

01:24:28She also said that last year she entered the medical school on a correspondence course.

01:24:33The girl said that in the future she dreams of becoming a doctor orthopedist.

01:24:37Helen did not tell anything about her father and about her mother said that she lives in

01:24:42another city.

01:24:43Soon the man was already sitting at the girl's house and talking nicely with the elderly

01:24:48woman.

01:24:49And Helen was setting the table to treat the guest with tea and cakes that the grandmother

01:24:53had baked today.

01:24:55Nicol.

01:24:56After that Sam began to call the girl often as well as to visit her.

01:25:00The man felt that he was incredibly attracted to Helen.

01:25:04He wanted to protect her and see her as often as possible.

01:25:08Nicol saw that the man liked her granddaughter.

01:25:10And once, when Sam came to visit, and the girl was not at home at that moment, the old

01:25:15woman turned to him.

01:25:17Are you serious about hitting on my granddaughter or do you want to stroke your ego?

01:25:22There are plenty of available girls for that.

01:25:24And if we are having a serious conversation right now, I can tell you that Helen I have

01:25:28fallen in love.

01:25:30I've never had feelings like this before.

01:25:33And would you believe me, I've been with a lot of women.

01:25:36If you're in love, why did you ask her to marry you?

01:25:39You know, I think I might do that tonight.

01:25:42When Helen gets here, I'll tell her about it.

01:25:44But I'll tell you right away, I'm not going to give you the Goldilocks.

01:25:48You know all about me.

01:25:49But will she agree to marry me?

01:25:52Well you ask her now.

01:25:53Helen just got home.

01:25:55Idea groom, meet your beloved.

01:25:57Sam happily nodded to the older woman and followed her into the hallway.

01:26:02The couple chatted privately for a while, and then the young people made their way into

01:26:06the hall.

01:26:08Nicole looked at her granddaughter and realized that the girl had accepted the man's proposal.

01:26:13The old lady smiled at the couple and proposed to celebrate the engagement.

01:26:18After these words of the old woman, everyone in the room laughed.

01:26:21Soon the trio sat down at the table.

01:26:24Helen poured tea for everyone and put a vase with jam and dried fruit on the table.

01:26:29The girl watched with delight as the chosen one took a few sips and looked at her.

01:26:34And then he looked at Nicole and softly said,

01:26:37My future spouse is the most beautiful in this world.

01:26:41And if anyone wants to dispute that, they'll have to deal with my fist.

01:26:45Your future wife is not only beautiful, she's also rich.

01:26:49I know I didn't tell you that, Helen, and I was right to.

01:26:52But there's no point in keeping it a secret now.

01:26:55Her mom lives abroad and has a business there.

01:26:58She offered her daughter to move in with her, but Anishka refused.

01:27:02She said she wanted to do everything on her own, which in fact she does.

01:27:07However, her mother transfers her money every month, which has been accumulating for years,

01:27:13and now there is a very decent amount.

01:27:15You'll have enough for a wedding and a trip, and even to start your own business if you want.

01:27:21After these words, Sam stood up, walked over to Helen, hugged her tenderly, and said to

01:27:27To hell with money, money isn't what makes you happy.

01:27:30I found my diamond in Helen, and I don't need anything else, but only in the future.

01:27:35A couple of screaming kids.

01:27:37To call us daddy and mommy.

01:27:56You begin to appreciate every happy moment, every new opportunity, and those who love you.

01:28:02Sincerely and freely.

01:28:04Camille's life was difficult from the very childhood.

01:28:07Despite the fact that the girl was born into a family, quite a successful entrepreneur,

01:28:12Stephen was quite successful in pharma.

01:28:15He worked with large chains and supplied medicines to pharmacies.

01:28:19But in those days, the competition was tough.

01:28:23As a result, the family constantly lived in fear.

01:28:27The production was often attacked and ruined by people dissatisfied with the quality and

01:28:31cost of medicines.

01:28:33Even the workers themselves went on strike, demanding that they be given free products.

01:28:38Stephen struggled to control the state of his business and the company's quality, productivity,

01:28:44and profitability.

01:28:46At times it was easy enough to do so, and in those intervals, the family could afford

01:28:51a life of luxury.

01:28:52But the moment the mass strikes started again, and there was damage to equipment, components

01:28:57for the creation of medicines, and so on, life became difficult.

01:29:02Not only had to cut all possible expenses, but also had to hide from disgruntled people.

01:29:08After all, the threat was for each member of the family entrepreneur.

01:29:12In general, by the standards of the nineties, the family lived quite well.

01:29:17They had their own housing.

01:29:19They could afford to buy clothes every season, and had no need for food.

01:29:23But that was only until Stephen's business went bankrupt.

01:29:27As much as the man tried to rehabilitate himself in his direction, find new suppliers and investors,

01:29:33it was never possible to restore the former company.

01:29:37Hard times began for the family.

01:29:39Stephen had a wife, Emily, and a daughter, who was 16 years old at the time, Camille.

01:29:45The woman did not work, but only took care of the household, doing her best to make sure

01:29:50that her daughter received a decent education and grew up to be an excellent hostess.

01:29:56She taught Camille how to serve her properly.

01:29:58Table server to a huge number of dishes told about the history of the country and the world

01:30:03helped in solving homework, and supported in all endeavors.

01:30:08The relationship between them was trusting.

01:30:11The girl told about all the joys and worries of them.

01:30:14Customers tried to buy Camille the most fashionable outfits, various scientific books and magazines

01:30:20that were interesting to her.

01:30:22They often took the girl to new cities and gave her to all kinds of circles so that she

01:30:28could find her vocation in life and decide on her favorite line of work.

01:30:32By the age of 16, Camille already knew for sure that she wanted to become a famous chef.

01:30:38That after the last year of school, she would definitely go to university and get the desired

01:30:43profession.

01:30:45But life has arranged otherwise.

01:30:47It was in the year when the girl was to finish school.

01:30:50Her father's business was completely destroyed.

01:30:53The family did not have any means of subsistence left, and the possibility of sending her daughter

01:30:58to another city to study at the best university.

01:31:01Not anymore.

01:31:03Parents did not say anything to Camille about plans for the future, and every time tried

01:31:08in every possible way to postpone this conversation.

01:31:12But the girl once found herself in the right place at the right time, and was able to hear

01:31:17that conversation, which not only shocked her, but made her horrified by the indifference

01:31:22and hypocrisy of her parents in relation to herself.

01:31:25We had a life to come back to, Camille's father said, glaring menacingly at his wife.

01:31:32It was obvious that she did not particularly like the man's proposal and that she strongly

01:31:37doubted the necessity of agreeing to it.

01:31:40Nothing terrible will happen.

01:31:42She'll love him and everything will be fine.

01:31:45You'll see.

01:31:46And we'll go on living our lives without denying ourselves anything.

01:31:50And we're not eating the last of the pasta.

01:31:53How can you do that?

01:31:55Camille's mother said sadly, we can't just decide her fate on our own.

01:31:59What if he's not as good as you say he is?

01:32:02What if she just doesn't like him?

01:32:04And then she'll have to live her whole life with a man she doesn't like.

01:32:09Emily looked at her husband with some pain in her eyes.

01:32:12He looked completely calm and determined.

01:32:15It was obvious that the man was determined and that no amount of persuasion would change

01:32:20his mind.

01:32:21Camille, who stood quietly outside the door, did not yet realize that she was the one in

01:32:27question, although she had an inkling of it.

01:32:30The essence of the problem was also unclear.

01:32:34All that was clear was that her parents were talking about some guy she should like.

01:32:39The girl began to listen carefully to the further conversation of her parents.

01:32:44Everything would be fine.

01:32:45She was old enough and independent enough to start a separate family life.

01:32:49They would live like this for a couple of years, and then they could get married.

01:32:54If they do well, the man said, and then poured himself something into a glass at the table.

01:33:00But what makes you so sure our daughter will like that guy?

01:33:04And we don't know him at all.

01:33:06What if he turns out to be just a cruel tyrant who will just abuse her?

01:33:11We from the whole family know only his father, and that's it.

01:33:15Emily was outraged by her husband's cold and indifferent attitude towards her daughter.

01:33:20If the father is normal, the son will be normal too, answered Camille's father.

01:33:25We have no other choice anyway, either to die in poverty or to give my daughter in marriage.

01:33:31The second option is much better.

01:33:34Then Camille will live in luxury and will be able to afford an excellent education in

01:33:38the future, and we will not need anything, because we will get a part of the Voloshina

01:33:43family business.

01:33:45There was silence in the kitchen.

01:33:47It was clear that everyone was thinking about something else.

01:33:51And at the time when Stephen was already thinking about how best to play the acquaintance and

01:33:56quickly play the wedding ceremony, his wife was thinking.

01:34:00How could one so easily dispose of another person's life?

01:34:03And how would their daughter be accepted in her new family?

01:34:06Camille stood in utter shock after hearing what she had heard and could not believe that

01:34:11her parents were willing to give her in marriage to an unloved man whom she had never even

01:34:15seen simply for money.

01:34:17In order to get a piece of some company and improve her financial situation, she went

01:34:22to her room, thinking over what she had heard and not understanding how to behave and what

01:34:27to do in the situation.

01:34:29Should she refuse her father's plan or agree to his proposal?

01:34:34After all, they had done everything possible to provide her with a carefree life for so

01:34:38many years.

01:34:40Should she sacrifice her own happiness for the benefit of her parents, or should she

01:34:44refuse to sacrifice and build her life according to her own decisions?

01:34:49On this day, her parents did not say anything to Camille, but she was already thinking over

01:34:54all the advantages and disadvantages of each of the options.

01:34:58As a result, coming to a final decision was not as easy as it seemed initially.

01:35:04The girl was panicky and constantly pensive, and it was difficult not to notice it.

01:35:10So it went on for several days.

01:35:12And then Emily did not endure and decided to talk to her daughter heart to heart.

01:35:17The dream is the beginning.

01:35:19She opens the door to Camille's room.

01:35:22Did something happen to you?

01:35:23You've been sad lately.

01:35:25Is there a problem at school or did you have another fight with your girlfriend?

01:35:29She sat down on the edge of the bed, clearly indicating that she was expecting an answer

01:35:34from the girl.

01:35:36Camille hesitated for a few moments.

01:35:39Should she discuss her worries with her mother?

01:35:42After all, they hadn't told her anything about a fiancé or marriage.

01:35:46Perhaps they would decide everything on their own, and they would give up the decision and

01:35:51find another option to get back on track financially.

01:35:55Besides, there was still hope that the conversation was not about her, although exactly the opposite

01:36:00was clear from the dialogue of her parents.

01:36:04The girl decided to deal with the situation on her own for the time being, trying not

01:36:09to involve her parents, so that the decision would be made exclusively by her, and for

01:36:14all the consequences she was also responsible for herself.

01:36:17No, I'm fine.

01:36:19It's just that I've already started to prepare for the exams, and I'm very tired

01:36:24of it all.

01:36:25The girl shifted her gaze to the woman, who looked no less worried and loaded than she

01:36:30did.

01:36:31What's wrong with you?

01:36:32You've been kind of sad lately, too.

01:36:35The question clearly took Emily by surprise.

01:36:38She wasn't ready to discuss her husband's plan with her daughter.

01:36:42And so, just like Camille, she decided to keep her problems quiet and divert the conversation

01:36:48away from her daughter, so as not to arouse any suspicion.

01:36:52You know my father's out of work.

01:36:54It's made life a lot harder.

01:36:56You've got debts.

01:36:57You've got to eat.

01:36:59And you'll be graduating soon, and you'll have to continue your studies.

01:37:03And our situation leaves much to be desired.

01:37:06The woman took a deep breath, and it became clear how worried she was about her daughter's

01:37:11future.

01:37:12I think maybe I should get a job.

01:37:15I have a degree in seamstressing.

01:37:17I can take orders or go to the sewing shop.

01:37:20I'll get the hang of it.

01:37:22And I'll be good at it.

01:37:23Emily smiled, looking at her daughter.

01:37:25Who's going to take care of the house then?

01:37:28You won't have time to do everything yourself after work.

01:37:32And Dad's hardly ever home now.

01:37:34He's always looking for ways to start earning again and get back to his own business.

01:37:39It turns out that the house will not look so well-maintained and attractive.

01:37:44And the flower garden will have to be abandoned.

01:37:47There would be no one to take care of it.

01:37:49Camille looked at her mother.

01:37:51She looked at her mother, looking away from another Russian test.

01:37:55The woman said nothing.

01:37:57She just sat with her head down and did not understand what she should do in this situation.

01:38:03On the one hand, there was really not enough money to live on.

01:38:07And on the other hand, so much time and effort had been invested in the garden to achieve

01:38:11the result that is now, and therefore Emily could not just give it up.

01:38:16Come on, Mom, the girl muttered.

01:38:19Seeing how hard it was for the woman during this period, we will solve everything.

01:38:24You do not worry.

01:38:25And I can also go to work after school, and then everything will be fine.

01:38:30And university, I'll finish a little later, when I have some free money.

01:38:35Or I'll just take night courses.

01:38:38They've become very fashionable lately.

01:38:40Yes, honey, everything will be all right, said the girl's mother, still in the same

01:38:46depressed and frustrated voice.

01:38:49The main thing is to believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams.

01:38:54And then everything will be fine.

01:38:56The woman was about to leave the room, when she stopped and added, saying each word in

01:39:01a barely audible voice.

01:39:03The main thing is to make all decisions thoughtfully.

01:39:06Otherwise, you can lose all the joys of life.

01:39:10Remember that the most precious thing you have is yourself, and other people should

01:39:14be responsible for their own life and fate.

01:39:17After that, the woman left the room, barely leaving her all alone, without waiting for

01:39:23an answer.

01:39:24This only made it worse.

01:39:26After all, the girl was already sure that she would agree to a relationship with a strange

01:39:32guy just to help her parents establish their condition and affairs.

01:39:36But now, after her mother's words, there were again doubts about how Camille's life would

01:39:41turn out if she could not fall in love with a guy.

01:39:44A few days flew by.

01:39:46The weekend was approaching.

01:39:48Camille was studying hard to pass her final exams at school.

01:39:52Her mother was tending to the house and garden as usual, while her father was always looking

01:39:57for a job that would bring the family back to its former prosperity.

01:40:01Emily never went to get a job.

01:40:03Her husband was adamantly opposed to such an idea.

01:40:06And after a brief argument, the woman still yielded to him.

01:40:11In addition, she herself married quite early and never worked.

01:40:15Therefore, she is possessed by fear and worries about the success of work in her direction.

01:40:21Although by the way, she has perfectly graduated from a specialized secondary school and even

01:40:27had some awards for professionalism.

01:40:30Friday evening, Stephen returned home a little early and from the doorstep announced to his

01:40:35wife about tomorrow's important dinner.

01:40:37Tomorrow we are to have some very important guests.

01:40:40Christopher and his son.

01:40:42They'll be here at six o'clock and everything should be ready by then.

01:40:46Today I helped him find a new area of distribution and now he wants to discuss further business

01:40:52matters that might help us become business owners again.

01:40:56Co-owners to be exact.

01:40:58The man was very happy about this arrangement and it was obvious that he was already looking

01:41:03forward to tomorrow, or rather tonight.

01:41:06Is this the guy we discussed?

01:41:09Emily asked with some sadness, looking at her husband.

01:41:12Yes, yes, that's the guy.

01:41:15He's very bright and I had a personal interaction with him today.

01:41:19Polite, courteous.

01:41:21I told you it was gonna be great and you were worried and stressed out.

01:41:26And now all you have to do is say, Camille, no, no, no, no, what?

01:41:32The woman's making a fuss.

01:41:34She can't just walk in and say her future husband is coming over tomorrow.

01:41:39It would cause her great psychological trauma.

01:41:42She has to love him and we're just gonna help her love him.

01:41:45It's better for everyone.

01:41:47And she won't blame us in the future for choosing the wrong husband in case of any problems.

01:41:52Jesus, Emily, we don't have time for all this planning and games.

01:41:57Camille, grown-up girl, she must realize that sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the

01:42:03greater good.

01:42:05Besides, the guy's normal and he really likes her.

01:42:08I showed him the pictures today and he really wants to meet her.

01:42:13And it will all work out, Stephen replied.

01:42:16After that, he headed towards his daughter's room in high spirits.

01:42:20Wait, wait, I'm telling you.

01:42:23Emily rushed after him, stopping him abruptly with a jerk of her arm.

01:42:27I'll talk to her about everything myself.

01:42:30Okay, not you.

01:42:32You're not gonna be able to properly explain to her what's going on.

01:42:37And we'll end up without a daughter.

01:42:39The woman looked anxious and worried.

01:42:41Okay, the idea is you talk to her, but no games.

01:42:45She should understand perfectly well that this guy is our salvation and they should

01:42:49be fine.

01:42:51Let her do whatever it takes to get him to like her and build a happy future with him.

01:42:56If the fool doesn't, everything will work out just fine.

01:43:00The man looked troubled to some extent, but also as relaxed as possible.

01:43:05He did not even doubt that everything should go the best way, that his daughter would agree

01:43:09to marry the guy, and that they would subsequently get a part of a very profitable and prosperous

01:43:15business.

01:43:16The man had no conscience for pursuing his own selfish goals, for possibly ruining his

01:43:22daughter's future.

01:43:23Emily slowly made her way up to Camille's room.

01:43:26She didn't know how to properly present all the information and how to make sure her daughter

01:43:31didn't think she was just being used as a source of income.

01:43:35Although in fact, she was.

01:43:37Despite the fact that the woman was strongly opposed to this arrangement and the development

01:43:42of her child's life story, she simply could not cross her husband.

01:43:46She could not say anything in response, so as not to end up with nothing on the street,

01:43:51no job and no loved ones around.

01:43:54And here she is already knocking on the door, still not realizing exactly what to say.

01:43:59On the one hand, she blamed her husband for trying to get money any way he can, even to

01:44:05the detriment of the dearest person in his life.

01:44:08On the other hand, she consoled herself with the fact that her husband was doing all this

01:44:13only for the sake of improving their welfare, so that they would not starve and would not

01:44:18need anything.

01:44:20After a brief lull, Camille's voice was heard, which was calm and at the same time sad and

01:44:26depressed.

01:44:27Are you coming in?

01:44:29Or should I come out to you?

01:44:31Why just stand outside the door?

01:44:33Emily opened the door and headed towards her daughter's bed, which she sat on every time

01:44:38she talked.

01:44:39There was complete silence in the room for a few minutes, and then the girl couldn't

01:44:44stand it.

01:44:45Mom, did you want something?

01:44:47Or did you just come to watch me study for the exam?

01:44:50I don't think it's very interesting.

01:44:52Besides, I'm distracted by you, so I can't concentrate on my assignments.

01:44:57Camille was somewhat tense and frustrated.

01:44:59Lately, she had been having some difficulties in her studies, which she tried to solve in

01:45:04every possible way.

01:45:06Without tutors, it was proving difficult to understand new topics and continue to do well

01:45:11in school.

01:45:13But the family could not afford their services.

01:45:16Therefore, the girl tried to learn new topics by any means and sew on them as many assignments

01:45:21as possible.

01:45:22Yeah, honey, I wanted to talk to you.

01:45:26I just don't know how to start.

01:45:28The conversation was spoken by Emily, and lowered her head, wrinkled my nose.

01:45:34But whatever it is, it still has to be said.

01:45:37Camille answered her, that's right, Papa has invited a good acquaintance of his to

01:45:42dinner tomorrow, and he's coming with his son.

01:45:45The boy is very nice.

01:45:47Father says he's very polite and courteous, but tomorrow we'll know exactly how he is,

01:45:53and Dad and I need you to be at dinner too.

01:45:55It will not be nice that on the one hand, the child showed respect, and on the other

01:46:00hand did not come.

01:46:02The woman was silent, trying to find the right words to continue the conversation.

01:46:08She didn't know how she could make her daughter understand that she would have to get along

01:46:12with the guy who was coming to dinner, and that she would have to build a very successful

01:46:16love relationship with him in the future.

01:46:19The guy's name is John, Emily continued.

01:46:22He's only a couple years older than you, and already works for his father's company.

01:46:27He's an engineer.

01:46:29He is a very handsome young man, who is working hard to develop in his direction, and is ready

01:46:34to start a family.

01:46:36After this phrase, the woman raised her head to assess her daughter's reaction, but she

01:46:41just kept on solving the study option, not reacting in any way to the woman's words.

01:46:47And Dad says that he really liked it.

01:46:50He showed pictures of you, and the guy was really into you.

01:46:53He really wants to meet you.

01:46:55Camille's mother was silent, not knowing what else to add to her speech.

01:47:00She couldn't tell her directly that she would have to marry a man of convenience and live

01:47:05with a complete stranger.

01:47:07She wouldn't even wish such a life on her enemy.

01:47:10And to be pushed into such a difficult decision.

01:47:13Her own daughter.

01:47:15Camille understood perfectly well.

01:47:17She remembered the conversation between her parents.

01:47:20And right after her mother had mentioned the dinner with her father's friend and his son,

01:47:25everything had become clear.

01:47:27The parents had found no other way to fix the financial situation and return to normal

01:47:32life.

01:47:33And so the only option left was to form an alliance between her and a strange guy to

01:47:38get a piece of the other family's business.

01:47:40Camille did not know how to react to the words of her mother, who was so carefully trying

01:47:45to tell her not the most pleasant news.

01:47:48She took a few minutes to go through her thoughts and mull over everything that was going on.

01:47:53After which she spoke calmly, I hope that we'll get along well with him.

01:47:58Maybe we'll even have a good conversation, if he's really a good person.

01:48:03Camille mouthed.

01:48:04Once without even taking her eyes off the book, she was reading while sitting at the

01:48:08table.

01:48:09I hope I'll make a good impression on all of them, too.

01:48:14Quite a good impression.

01:48:15I'll try my best to do so.

01:48:17The girl continued reading, in no other way, not responding to her mother's words.

01:48:22She could sense how difficult this conversation was making her feel, and so she made the decision

01:48:27to just sweetly agree to dinner and give hope that she would like the guy.

01:48:33And he would like her, and then everything would be just fine.

01:48:37Despite the fact that Camille has never met John yet, she already disliked him.

01:48:42On the one hand, there is the possibility that the guy himself is not in the best situation,

01:48:49and just has to get married to somehow improve his family's condition.

01:48:53But on the other hand, how could he say he liked her if they'd never met in their lives?

01:48:58So he judged a girl solely on her looks, which is the worst trait in a man.

01:49:03In Camille's opinion, she herself never judged anyone by their clothes and appearance, but

01:49:09by getting to know the person, and only after that to draw some conclusions about him.

01:49:14For her, the soul, behavior, and character were more important than mere rags, which

01:49:19would not reveal a rotten soul.

01:49:22The girl had no choice, because she had already agreed to dinner, and therefore she could

01:49:27only hope that she could get along with the guy, and he would be a very adequate young

01:49:32man who would treat her with respect.

01:49:34Otherwise, to build a relationship with him will be as difficult as possible.

01:49:39After all, the girl was used to independence and normal relations with her surroundings

01:49:44to mutual respect.

01:49:46In addition, she had a very high self-esteem.

01:49:49She evaluated herself and realized that she would not allow anyone to treat her as a servant,

01:49:55as one who owed something to someone.

01:49:57She is above it all, and would rather go to work to earn her own living than to grovel

01:50:02before someone, to tolerate disregard for her feelings and emotions.

01:50:07But only time would tell what her future husband would be like.

01:50:10Camille began to prepare for dinner several hours in advance.

01:50:14She wanted to make a positive impression on important people, and therefore she was responsible

01:50:19for the choice of outfit and image in general.

01:50:22It was decided to dress quite discreetly and laconically.

01:50:26Thus elegantly classic black dress, curls and minimal makeup looked perfect, although

01:50:31it added visual age to Camille.

01:50:34By the time she was just about to sit down and read a book, the doorbell rang.

01:50:40Voices were heard on the first floor.

01:50:41It became clear that it was the guests who had been invited to dinner.

01:50:46Camille, we have guests coming downstairs.

01:50:49The father's voice came from downstairs.

01:50:52The girl looked at herself in the mirror once more, fixed her dress curls, and headed

01:50:57for the first floor.

01:50:58She felt a terrible excitement, and worry about what her potential future husband would

01:51:03be like.

01:51:04After a few seconds of confusion, she headed to the first floor where Emily was already

01:51:09telling the guests to come to the table.

01:51:12Camille stopped on the threshold to assess the situation.

01:51:16At the table sat her father, a grown, solid man who was his buddy, and a young guy who

01:51:21was staring intently in her direction.

01:51:24She made her way to the table, and the moment the girl was almost seated at the well he

01:51:29said,

01:51:30Honey, this seat is for your mother.

01:51:32Please sit down in the other empty seat.

01:51:35I would like her to sit next to me.

01:51:38Father smiled.

01:51:39The only free seat left was next to the boy.

01:51:42He still continued to stare at the girl, making her uncomfortable, but the moment she sat

01:51:47down next to him, John just shifted his already bored look to his father, making it clear

01:51:53that he wasn't very interested in this dinner.

01:51:56There was an immediate conversation between the fathers.

01:51:59The young men just sat silently.

01:52:01No one dared to start a conversation.

01:52:03So, you are still a little schoolgirl.

01:52:07Suddenly the boy asked, without even turning toward Camille,

01:52:10I thought you'd be older.

01:52:12Yes, the girl replied.

01:52:14I'm finishing my last year of high school this year.

01:52:17If it works out, I'll go to college.

01:52:20And if not, I can work.

01:52:23At that moment John turned towards the girl and said,

01:52:26A girl doesn't need an education to be a great housewife.

01:52:30Your mother should have taught you everything.

01:52:32School.

01:52:33Okay, to have something to talk to a girl about.

01:52:37It's worth finishing.

01:52:38And the rest is a man's prerogative.

01:52:41And I don't think girls should be allowed to go to university at all.

01:52:45If you can't find a normal husband, then work as a servant, and that's it.

01:52:51Don't get involved in men's professions.

01:52:53All this sounded quite aggressive, and even angry.

01:52:57Camille was silent for a couple of minutes, thinking about what she had just heard.

01:53:03After that she answered to the guy saying with confidence,

01:53:06I do not think that a girl should not study.

01:53:10Education plays a huge role in everyone's life.

01:53:13And if there is an opportunity to get it, you should hold on to it.

01:53:16Otherwise, you could just be left with nothing, and really only work as a servant.

01:53:22The girl was silent for a few seconds, and then added,

01:53:26What about marriage?

01:53:27Well, if a girl is lucky enough to get married,

01:53:31and there is no need for additional sources of income in the family,

01:53:34if her husband fully provides and satisfies all her needs,

01:53:38then you cannot work, and just do the house, keep cozy and order.

01:53:43But it happens that for one reason or another money is needed,

01:53:47and one husband cannot earn it in large quantities.

01:53:51And then the wife can also go to work, so that their joint life became much better.

01:53:56The girl finished her thought.

01:53:58After that she was silent again.

01:54:00For a few minutes the boy did not react to Camille's utterances,

01:54:04but just listened attentively to the conversation of the fathers,

01:54:08who were discussing business and further development in this or that direction.

01:54:12And only at the moment when the conversation of the parents came to the usual worldly questions,

01:54:18he again turned towards the girl, and in no less rude and arrogant manner spoke,

01:54:23If a girl is not a fool, she will not marry a man who cannot provide for her and fulfill all her financial needs.

01:54:30And in case money is scarce, the husband should look for additional ways to earn money.

01:54:36But certainly not the wife.

01:54:38And if a girl starts working, she loses all her attractiveness and sexuality,

01:54:43and just becomes a worn-out workhorse, living with whom is boring and unbearable.

01:54:50The guy looked at the girl, gauging her reaction and waiting for an answer.

01:54:55What about love?

01:54:56After all, not everything in this world is decided by money.

01:55:00It sounded in some way even childishly naive and stupid,

01:55:04but at the same time the girl was completely sure that her position was correct.

01:55:09Can one live with a man without love?

01:55:12It would be a kind of violence against oneself.

01:55:15And besides, you'd have to spend an inordinate amount of time to get accustomed and get accustomed without love.

01:55:21I think it would be more violence to yourself than any relief in life.

01:55:26I'd rather work than live like that with someone I don't love.

01:55:29Love is something made up by sentimental poets.

01:55:32Nonsense, it doesn't exist.

01:55:35There is only the satisfaction of physical needs.

01:55:38And all these stories about the soul, about love, falling in love, affection, all this nonsense,

01:55:45replied the boy and turned away to his father's.

01:55:49The conversation between the young men was definitely not going well.

01:55:53Despite the fact that the boy was outwardly attractive enough, kept his posture and looked decent,

01:55:58Camille did not like him at all, mostly because of his manner of speaking.

01:56:03She didn't agree with such a life position,

01:56:06and therefore she couldn't imagine how this guy was going to find a girlfriend and a future wife.

01:56:11Although, on the other hand, provided that love does not matter to him.

01:56:16And the most important thing is looks and fulfillment of physical needs.

01:56:20Special problems with finding a girl should not arise,

01:56:24especially he is ready to fully provide all her requests and desires.

01:56:28And therefore she can even not work and do not go to university.

01:56:33Such a future Camille clearly did not want for herself.

01:56:36She had goals and ambitions.

01:56:39She strived for education and development in the chosen direction.

01:56:43Therefore, life with such a man will definitely bring her disappointment.

01:56:47But there is a possibility that he will change.

01:56:50People change in the name of love and the person they love, or it's not him.

01:56:55And the guy really rejects all feelings.

01:56:59For the rest of the dinner, the guy and the girl never spoke again.

01:57:03Their life positions were completely opposite,

01:57:06and therefore there was simply no point in continuing the dialogue.

01:57:10In addition, John devoted a huge amount of time exactly to the dialogue of fathers,

01:57:16trying not to miss a single detail.

01:57:19It was obvious that the guy was much more interested in work and career advancement,

01:57:24options for developing his own business,

01:57:26than the potential development of a love relationship with Camille.

01:57:30Toward the end of the dinner, when the guests were about to leave,

01:57:34Christopher spoke after shaking hands.

01:57:36Now we're expecting you for a return dinner.

01:57:39You'll get to meet my wife.

01:57:40She couldn't make it with us tonight.

01:57:43She had a bad day.

01:57:45But I'm sure she'll be glad to get to know your family a little better,

01:57:49especially since we plan to be in-laws soon.

01:57:52Emily didn't expect such a statement from her guests.

01:57:56Therefore, she expected a mixed reaction from Camille.

01:58:00But the girl stood completely, calmly restraining her emotions,

01:58:04and not giving the impression that what she said had hurt or shocked her in any way.

01:58:09Not once at dinner had anything been said about John's future,

01:58:13and therefore the girl assumed that it was just an acquaintance,

01:58:16after which everything could still change.

01:58:19But judging by the behavior and utterances of the guy,

01:58:23he did not care about feelings.

01:58:25The main thing for him was to get a girl and his wife,

01:58:28who will not work and study, and will just follow all his whims.

01:58:33After the guests had left, the father turned to his daughter and said,

01:58:37But what do you think, John?

01:58:39He's a smart guy who knows his business well enough to be serious and responsible.

01:58:44I'm sure you like him.

01:58:45How could a girl not like him?

01:58:48His father says the crowds hang on him,

01:58:50but he thinks only about the future of the company,

01:58:53and devotes all his free time to education and development in his chosen direction.

01:58:58That's great, isn't it?

01:59:01I think you two get along great,

01:59:03and will make a great married couple where you will have quite a bearable relationship.

01:59:07My father smiled as he looked at Camille,

01:59:10who was listening attentively without showing any emotion in response to his words.

01:59:15It seemed to me that he was just a sensual robot

01:59:17who was only looking for his own benefit and wanted to be in charge of the family,

01:59:22to make all the decisions himself and completely limit his wife's will.

01:59:27He said that the girl should not study and work,

01:59:30that her place at home is as a servant,

01:59:33and that's all there is to it,

01:59:35and the man should already earn and independently solve all the rising issues.

01:59:40Is this normal for a family relationship?

01:59:42She asked, looking intently at her father.

01:59:46Emily, all this time just stood and listened attentively to her husband and daughter.

01:59:51She couldn't believe that she was always so emotional and testy.

01:59:55Camille calmly talking about a potential marriage to a man

01:59:59she was seeing for the first time in her life.

02:00:02That she wasn't in front of the reading,

02:00:04but just calmly voicing her opinion,

02:00:06backing it all up with arguments and reasoning is unquestionable.

02:00:11The woman did not know whether to add something in this situation,

02:00:15on whose side it is better to stand.

02:00:17So she just kept quiet.

02:00:19But you know, there are different families.

02:00:22The father shrugged indifferently,

02:00:24making it clear that this situation is as calm as possible.

02:00:28The guy just has such a worldview that he wants to completely relieve his future wife

02:00:33of all worries and troubles and fully provide for her.

02:00:37This is the dream of almost every girl.

02:00:40So I honestly don't understand what exactly you're unhappy with.

02:00:43You won't have to spend a few more years on your education.

02:00:47You'll never have to work and scrape pennies for bread.

02:00:50You won't need anything.

02:00:52It's a great marriage that will make your life just perfect.

02:00:55The father looked reproachfully at his daughter,

02:00:58who was still standing calmly in front of him,

02:01:00waiting patiently for the answer to his question.

02:01:04I believe that such a marriage can bring nothing but indifference and disappointment and love,

02:01:09replied Camille.

02:01:10A husband should be chosen so that you want to spend every minute of your life with him,

02:01:15not so that you can hope that he will stay at work late at night again.

02:01:19Stephen was silent for a few moments.

02:01:21It was evident that the man was thinking over what he had said,

02:01:25that he had some doubts.

02:01:27But afterward, he said indifferently,

02:01:29you can get used to any man.

02:01:32And if you want it badly enough,

02:01:34not just affection,

02:01:35but love will appear.

02:01:37And the other person can be convinced of this too.

02:01:40If you put enough time and effort into solving the problem and misunderstandings,

02:01:44marriage isn't always about love.

02:01:47Sometimes it's just cold calculation.

02:01:50And sometimes people, only after some time in the role of husband and wife,

02:01:54realize how dear they are to each other

02:01:56and how much in love with each other.

02:01:58It's not for nothing that they say that from love to hate is one step.

02:02:02So you can take it backwards and just love a person who at first glance seems just hateful.

02:02:08The man shifted his eyes to his wife,

02:02:10perhaps expecting some support.

02:02:12But the woman didn't utter a word,

02:02:15just lowered her eyes and remained silent to everything he said.

02:02:18He looked at his daughter again.

02:02:21Camille pondered over everything her father had said.

02:02:24On the one hand,

02:02:25she hoped that love could indeed appear in the most unexpected ways.

02:02:30And she believed that a person could change a great deal.

02:02:33But on the other hand, she realized that this was very, very rare.

02:02:37She looked up at her father for a few minutes and said indifferently,

02:02:41love can appear in a week, in a year, and in 10 years.

02:02:46But how can you live with a man until it appears, especially to be his wife,

02:02:50if he will not respect and appreciate you,

02:02:53if you will be just a servant for him?

02:02:55Is it worth to regard such relations as high and sincere?

02:02:59Or is it just a mutual satisfaction of needs,

02:03:02which may not suit one of the parties?

02:03:05Camille crossed her arms on her chest,

02:03:07making it clear that she was not going to accept her father's position

02:03:11and would stand her ground to the last.

02:03:14Sometimes you can be patient for the good of yourself and others.

02:03:18This conversation is over.

02:03:20I advise you to think about what you can occupy yourself with until love appears.

02:03:24What can you focus your attention on so that you don't have to think about such nonsense?

02:03:29You're just too naive for this cruel adult world.

02:03:32You don't realize how complicated life can be

02:03:35and how much effort you have to put in to get even the slightest chance of getting a good job.

02:03:40Someday you will realize that everything you do is for the good

02:03:44and that every decision you made was right and led to positive results.

02:03:49After saying this, Stephen headed for the kitchen

02:03:52and only the daughter's mother remained in the hallway.

02:03:55They stood in silence.

02:03:56No one started a dialogue.

02:03:59Do you think so too?

02:04:00Suddenly Camille asked her mother,

02:04:03Of course not, my dear.

02:04:04The woman said, clearly not expecting such a question from her daughter.

02:04:09But on the other hand, love does come quite unexpectedly.

02:04:12Try to just give the relationship a chance and maybe you'll do just fine.

02:04:18The mother lowered her eyes, clearly feeling guilty for accepting her husband's position,

02:04:23even though she strongly disagreed with it.

02:04:26And if love doesn't come, what can you do?

02:04:29Then something will have to be done.

02:04:31In our time with this, all became easier.

02:04:34Now you can just divorce without much trouble and judgment of society.

02:04:38And then you can start building your life completely differently.

02:04:42Mom, you realize that love doesn't matter to this guy.

02:04:46He himself personally said that it doesn't exist

02:04:49and that the only thing a woman does is stay at home.

02:04:52And if I want to develop, if I want to study or somehow realize myself in life,

02:04:58then what?

02:04:59No one can forbid you anything.

02:05:01Honey, Emily replied.

02:05:04You are a completely free person who can decide for yourself what to do and how to do it.

02:05:09Do you want to study or work?

02:05:11Or just sit at home and enjoy the privacy and silence?

02:05:16And you can also completely change your life at any time to leave that person you don't love.

02:05:21Give up a job you hate.

02:05:23Drop out of university in any course.

02:05:25Just because you are disappointed in your chosen direction.

02:05:29Remember that you are a completely free person and no one should limit your life.

02:05:33But sometimes you have to think about the consequences of your decisions.

02:05:37They could be disastrous.

02:05:39The woman lowered her head.

02:05:42I have to go and clean the table and water the flowers on the second floor.

02:05:46Emily went about her business and Camille was left standing all alone.

02:05:51What am I going to do?

02:05:53The main question that tormented her to the point of madness.

02:05:56She did not understand how to act.

02:05:58What decision to make in favor of her own happiness and future

02:06:02or in favor of the happiness and well-being of everyone else?

02:06:06Any decision will affect not only her, but also her surroundings.

02:06:11Therefore, it must be made in a balanced and responsible manner.

02:06:15Meanwhile, John and Christopher, who were on their way home,

02:06:19were also discussing the dinner they had just finished.

02:06:22But, and what do you think of their daughter?

02:06:25The man asked his son.

02:06:27I think she's just another naive girl who doesn't realize

02:06:30how complicated and unfair life can be.

02:06:33She tried to tell me throughout the evening about love,

02:06:36about light pure feelings, about how important it all is,

02:06:39just some childish babble.

02:06:42The guy rolled his eyes and pointedly poked,

02:06:45making it clear that such behavior does not suit him at all.

02:06:49He wants to see as his wife a girl who will perfectly understand

02:06:52and accept all his aspirations and desires,

02:06:55who will put the maximum amount of effort to maintain home comfort,

02:06:59to be an ideal wife, and remain as beautiful over the years.

02:07:03Moreover, the guy was not even thinking about marriage.

02:07:07In the near future, he was going to develop exclusively

02:07:10in the professional direction.

02:07:13About the need to get married, stated already directly by his father.

02:07:17Christopher knew about the fact that his father, Yuka Mills,

02:07:20certainly had a burgeoning business,

02:07:22after which there was a considerable amount of production facilities.

02:07:26He wanted to get them into his ownership

02:07:28and completely remodel them to maximize the profitability of his business.

02:07:33However, he couldn't say it directly,

02:07:35not until the most favorable conditions were present.

02:07:38Similarly, Camille's father did not tell anyone but his wife

02:07:42about his desire to get a part of the business,

02:07:45so as not to make a fuss or alarm anyone with his decision.

02:07:49Both men believed that after family unification,

02:07:52it would be very successful to improve their position

02:07:56and get an opportunity for a new impetus for development and self-realization.

02:08:01After all, it is much more difficult to refuse relatives,

02:08:05especially considering that it is not accepted in society.

02:08:09But you know, she is still quite small, spoke Christopher,

02:08:13which means that it will be possible to bring her up

02:08:15completely under your needs and preferences,

02:08:18and as a result, you will have a wife.

02:08:21A behavior and character that is completely in line with your preferences.

02:08:25Of course, you will have to spend some time and effort to get an excellent result,

02:08:30but the effort is definitely worth it.

02:08:32And here you are right, John replied and smiled wryly.

02:08:36It remains only to understand how to re-educate her

02:08:39and make her a docile wife who will sit at home

02:08:42and wait for me like a faithful dog.

02:08:44I don't want anything else.

02:08:46All these high relationships are definitely not for me.

02:08:50The only thing I want is to develop our company

02:08:52and earn so much that I don't even have to look at the price tags in the stores

02:08:57and immediately buy everything I want.

02:08:59A guy turned to the window, looking at the passing neighborhood.

02:09:03That's exactly the main job.

02:09:05You will still have time to fall in love.

02:09:07There will be money.

02:09:09There will be love and more than one.

02:09:11Trust my experience.

02:09:13All that's left is to get you married as soon as possible

02:09:16and move on to discussing issues that have to do with our business plan.

02:09:21And then everything will be just fine.

02:09:23And we'll deal with Camille later if she can't be rehabilitated.

02:09:27She won't play such an important role in your life, Christopher said.

02:09:32Then he grinned at how much of a responsibility ordinary girls sometimes took on,

02:09:37who, in fact, had no value at all.

02:09:40An ordinary girl can act like she's more important than everyone around her.

02:09:45As if everyone should reckon with her opinion and respect her every word.

02:09:50But while hard on her, not forever.

02:09:52We'll do the wedding and then do whatever you want.

02:09:55It's a deal.

02:09:57The father looked toward his son.

02:09:58All right.

02:10:00But if there's a lot of smartassery, I won't be quiet either.

02:10:04Soon it was planned to attend a dinner to which Stephen and his family were invited.

02:10:08The man had already started to think over the concept of the wedding,

02:10:13to consider possible variants of events,

02:10:15to discuss all the issues with his wife.

02:10:18Emily was extremely reluctant to discuss all the moments,

02:10:22realizing that this decision could simply break their daughter's life.

02:10:26But she did not argue with her husband and agreed with everything he suggests and says.

02:10:32This time Camille decided to dress more brightly and defiantly,

02:10:36make a full evening makeup and put all her hair in a tight bundle.

02:10:40Her choice fell on a red dress,

02:10:43which immediately caught the eye and attracted a lot of attention.

02:10:47Such an image in no way corresponded to John's idea of an ideal wife,

02:10:52who should sit at home and obey her husband.

02:10:54It was with such a bright and defiant style.

02:10:57She wanted to push the guy away from herself by showing her independence.

02:11:01But she didn't know about his family's plan,

02:11:04that she was to be his wife anyway,

02:11:06that her behavior and appearance were unlikely to influence the decision.

02:11:11The dinner was to be at six o'clock.

02:11:13But suddenly Christopher called his companion

02:11:16and postponed the meeting for a couple of hours, citing business.

02:11:20In fact, his son was just late after another quick date,

02:11:25which he often went on,

02:11:26and it would be wrong to start dinner without him.

02:11:29After all, the plan was to discuss the future of John July.

02:11:33The evening began exactly the same way as last time.

02:11:37A certain seating of the guests and a competently set table,

02:11:41table, outfits and costumes stood out strongly.

02:11:45Only Camille, who looked bright and defiant,

02:11:47and definitely attracted a lot of attention.

02:11:50Of course, she had counted on just such an effect.

02:11:54Counted on the disapproval of her potential fiance's family.

02:11:58But instead Christopher complimented her.

02:12:00And John simply smiled as he met her with an appraising six-eyed glance over her body.

02:12:06It turns out that the change in style didn't help at all.

02:12:09The guy is attracted not only reserved and quiet girls,

02:12:13but also sexy and lecherous.

02:12:15Moreover, John liked Camille's image much more than at their first meeting.

02:12:20After all, now he saw at least some advantage in making their union.

02:12:25He realized that she had a very interesting style

02:12:28and that it could be left for going out with her to friends or to public places.

02:12:32Going out together would still be necessary so no one would suspect anything.

02:12:37And he didn't want to be everywhere with a girl who looked more like a nun.

02:12:41It turns out that the girl's actions only fueled the guy's interest

02:12:45and made him more determined, which did not play into her hands.

02:12:49After a while, lively conversations at the table began.

02:12:54The parents were talking among themselves.

02:12:56And the guy and the girl just sat and silently listened to numerous stories and plans for the future.

02:13:03Exactly until the talk was about their future and their upcoming marriage.

02:13:08So asked Evelyn, who was John's mother,

02:13:11when do we plan to play the wedding?

02:13:13She was clearly happy with this arrangement

02:13:16and wanted to have the celebration as early as possible.

02:13:19But when Camille turns 18, Emily replied,

02:13:23how can we have a wedding when we have a legal age requirement for each spouse?

02:13:27Our daughter hasn't reached that age yet,

02:13:29so we will have to wait a little for that day.

02:13:32There was complete silence at the table.

02:13:35Everyone understood that the woman was right in her decisions,

02:13:39but certainly no one planned to wait two years.

02:13:42The only one who was happy about this was Camille.

02:13:45After all, for such a long period of time,

02:13:48it would be possible to understand without problems

02:13:51whether there was love between them and a chance for its development or not.

02:13:56And then Christopher's voice suddenly sounded.

02:13:59But why put off the wedding ceremony for so long?

02:14:02It's an eternity.

02:14:04There are workarounds for every law,

02:14:06and those are the ones we're going to use.

02:14:09He smiled and looked in the direction of Camille's father.

02:14:12But the only reason to get married early is pregnancy.

02:14:16Emily said, shocked at the thought of her daughter

02:14:19having to become a mom at such an early age.

02:14:22I don't agree.

02:14:23Camille stood up sharply at the table,

02:14:25making it clear that she was not happy with this arrangement.

02:14:29I'm not going to be a mom at 16.

02:14:32I don't want to get pregnant by a guy.

02:14:34I don't even know.

02:14:35She felt a tug on her arm to sit up.

02:14:38It was John who had made the decision to make Camille calm down and shut up

02:14:43so that the situation could be discussed further.

02:14:46I'm not going to become a father at such an early age either.

02:14:49I have a career to think about, not diapers and diapers, after all.

02:14:55Camille's mother and the girl herself breathed a sigh of relief.

02:15:00Camille was genuinely glad that her potential husband at least

02:15:03has an understanding of the situation and realizes

02:15:06that everything in life is not so simple.

02:15:09But right after she thought about it, the guy

02:15:12added, we're just doing a pregnancy certificate.

02:15:15And then we can just and quickly get married and not have to do any baby

02:15:20and then just as easily go and do a certificate that she had a miscarriage.

02:15:25That's it.

02:15:26That's how we're going to do it.

02:15:28And we don't have to explain anything to anyone.

02:15:31John said it as calmly as possible without showing any emotion.

02:15:35But the girl was extremely indignant at what she heard.

02:15:39Of course, such news will spread throughout the neighborhood

02:15:42as quickly as possible.

02:15:44And they will go not the best reputation, which would not be desirable.

02:15:48In addition, it can negatively affect the possibility

02:15:51of enrollment in the university.

02:15:53After all, there is a risk that information about early pregnancy

02:15:57will reach the commission at admission.

02:16:00And in this case, you will have to try by all rights and wrongs

02:16:04to cleanse your honor and dignity.

02:16:06That's not a good option, Camille said.

02:16:09I won't be able to go to university.

02:16:11And my fame would spread at the speed of light.

02:16:14I don't want that to happen.

02:16:16Don't ruin my life and deprive me of opportunities just because of your wishes.

02:16:21The father looked menacingly at his daughter, then with a smile on his face

02:16:25said, she is so fiery often.

02:16:28But she quickly withdraws, he said, and looked at his daughter again.

02:16:33Let's not postpone the wedding celebration for long.

02:16:36Let's have it as soon as possible.

02:16:38You won't have to study after you get the certificate.

02:16:41John said confidently.

02:16:43Looking at the girl, all you need is to clean and cook at home

02:16:47and keep yourself in order.

02:16:48You don't need an education for that.

02:16:51Besides, we'll need a real baby soon to strengthen our union.

02:16:55And in that case, you just won't have time for a stupid education

02:16:59that won't be useful in life.

02:17:01You should be reading books on how to take care of a baby.

02:17:04To make a normal mother out of you, he indifferently

02:17:07continued to eat, despite the silence at the table.

02:17:11Everyone was completely shocked by what they heard.

02:17:14It is clear that the wedding was planned and discussed on both sides.

02:17:19But the child's such a development was definitely not part of the plans.

02:17:23Although the guy has long ago decided that in order for the union

02:17:26to be strong and long, in any case, we'll have to become a father,

02:17:30despite the fact that he does not want it.

02:17:33So it will be possible to strengthen the union between families

02:17:36and reduce the likelihood of disagreements in business.

02:17:39After all, it is simple to divide it and continue to live as before.

02:17:45When taking into account the presence of a grandson or granddaughter

02:17:48will be extremely difficult.

02:17:51Of course, the child was planned not immediately after the wedding,

02:17:55but soon, in order to eliminate all possible risks.

02:17:59This news he previously wanted to discuss with his father

02:18:02to weigh the pros and cons.

02:18:05But as a result, since there was such a situation at the table,

02:18:09he decided to inform everyone about his decision at once.

02:18:12He had fought it over several times.

02:18:14And he was completely sure that it was the most correct

02:18:17in the current situation.

02:18:19And no one would oppose his decision.

02:18:21For the rest of the evening, the atmosphere was as tense as possible.

02:18:26No one dared to start talking about the baby.

02:18:28And Camille remained silent the whole time.

02:18:31Clearly shocked by all that she had heard,

02:18:34she had almost agreed to become John's wife in order

02:18:37to improve her family situation and solve some financial issues.

02:18:42But to become a mother and to make a child with a man whom she did not like,

02:18:47but even rather disliked, she was not ready.

02:18:50That's why such news shocked her.

02:18:53Camille's parents were also in a stupor.

02:18:55Father, of course, wanted to improve his welfare

02:18:58and get the opportunity to manage part of the business,

02:19:02but not to become a grandfather.

02:19:04And Emily thought only about the fact that after the birth of the child

02:19:07her daughter would have minimal opportunities to develop and study.

02:19:12It would be harder to find a decent man and go back

02:19:15to the life she had before marriage.

02:19:17Despite the fact that the dinner was intended to discuss a future wedding,

02:19:21the matter was never resolved.

02:19:23It was soon decided to split up and discuss things a little later

02:19:27in a couple of days.

02:19:29No sooner had Camille entered her room on her return home

02:19:32than she heard her mother's exclamation of displeasure.

02:19:35It was addressed to her father.

02:19:37What child?

02:19:39She's a child.

02:19:40You realize she can't drop everything and just give birth to a baby,

02:19:44to a strange guy, so we can live in peace.

02:19:48I can't forgive myself for that.

02:19:50The woman was clearly angry at the situation

02:19:53and did not understand what to do.

02:19:55How to influence her husband and his decision

02:19:58to play a wedding that would ruin the life of their common daughter.

02:20:02I didn't know about any children, Stephen replied.

02:20:05In fact, I'm just as outraged as you are.

02:20:08I'll make up my mind.

02:20:10There will be no child.

02:20:12This is just out of line.

02:20:14You should be thinking about work, not about how

02:20:17to make babies as fast as possible.

02:20:19And he seemed like such a reasonable guy to me.

02:20:22The man sighed, and then he spoke.

02:20:25We'll meet again in a couple of days and discuss everything.

02:20:29I'm sure that everything will be decided in our favor,

02:20:32and no children will be out of the question in the next few years.

02:20:36It's just absurd.

02:20:38After the last sentence, Camille closed the door.

02:20:41Anxiously, she exhaled.

02:20:43She was glad that at least in this matter,

02:20:46her parents were completely on her side.

02:20:48It turns out that no one will force her to give birth to a child.

02:20:52And in any case, she will enter the university

02:20:55regardless of whether her future husband wants it or not.

02:20:59She is not going to give up her dream, and therefore,

02:21:02will definitely put the maximum amount of effort

02:21:04to stand on her own and achieve her goals.

02:21:07But now, the main thing is to solve the issue of the wedding

02:21:11as soon as possible, so that it is possible to get a divorce

02:21:14as soon as possible in the future.

02:21:17Yes, the girl did not plan to fall in love with a young man

02:21:20and try to change him under herself.

02:21:23She just wanted to improve the state of her family,

02:21:25to give her father the opportunity to restore the former business,

02:21:29after which she will be able to leave the guy with peace of mind

02:21:33and start living in her own pleasure.

02:21:35For that reason alone, she didn't try to find options

02:21:39to postpone the celebration.

02:21:41She just wanted to do everything with minimal damage to herself

02:21:44so as not to harm her future and stay with a good reputation.

02:21:49A few days later, it was decided to reconvene with the families

02:21:52to revisit the issue of discussing the wedding ceremony.

02:21:56The first to put forward a proposal was John's father.

02:21:59Regarding the date of the wedding,

02:22:01I suggest we organize everything next month.

02:22:04There will be a free window of time to prepare for everything

02:22:08and have the best ceremony possible.

02:22:10I think that we should not be in a hurry,

02:22:13so that our children will remember this day for a lifetime,

02:22:16so that there will be no unpleasant rumors

02:22:19and certainly not a bad reputation about families.

02:22:22Christopher looked carefully at his wife, who agreed,

02:22:25nodding at everything that was said.

02:22:28The woman in general was not much of a talker.

02:22:31In meetings, she rarely voiced her opinion

02:22:34and always simply agreed with what her husband said.

02:22:37One would have thought that she simply had no say in the family.

02:22:41Actually, that's what Camille thought

02:22:43and was worried that after the wedding,

02:22:45she would also have to sit silently and just nod.

02:22:49I think it's too late, the boy muttered.

02:22:52We can have everything fully organized

02:22:54in just a couple of weeks.

02:22:56I don't see any point in delaying the celebration.

02:22:59All the more so, everyone realizes that the wedding

02:23:02is for business purposes only,

02:23:04so there is no point in waiting for love

02:23:06and affection to appear.

02:23:08They can appear in a year or two,

02:23:11and we just don't have that much time.

02:23:13Besides, when we start together,

02:23:16it will be much easier to get used to each other,

02:23:19and therefore the relationship will develop

02:23:21much better and faster.

02:23:23The guy looked in the direction of Camille,

02:23:25who was clearly loaded with numerous thoughts.

02:23:28I think it's too fast, Emily replied.

02:23:32We just can't get ready for the wedding

02:23:33in such a short period of time.

02:23:35Not only do we have to find dresses and various attributes,

02:23:39but we have to coordinate everything.

02:23:41She did not have time to finish,

02:23:44because Camille intervened in the conversation

02:23:47and said confidently,

02:23:48we can do everything in a couple of weeks.

02:23:51That's why I agree with John,

02:23:53we should do it as soon as possible.

02:23:56Otherwise, it could take a long time.

02:23:58We don't want to put off the preparations.

02:24:01Let's start making the guest list now,

02:24:04and tomorrow we will prepare for the ceremony itself,

02:24:07decide all the organizational issues and so on.

02:24:10To say that everyone was surprised by the girl's answer

02:24:13is an understatement.

02:24:15No one expected such behavior from Camille,

02:24:18who just a couple of days ago

02:24:19completely rejected the idea of marriage

02:24:22until the age of 18,

02:24:23so as not to spoil her reputation.

02:24:26And now she agrees to any conditions,

02:24:29so also takes the initiative

02:24:30to spend everything in the minimum time.

02:24:33John was pleased with such behavior

02:24:35on the part of the girl.

02:24:37He thought about the fact that she began to change

02:24:39under his influence,

02:24:40that she accepted her position,

02:24:43and now will constantly agree with him.

02:24:45He didn't even think about the fact

02:24:47that she could pursue her own goals and aspirations,

02:24:50that she could do it all

02:24:51just based on her own interest and preferences.

02:24:54But all in all, it didn't matter much to him.

02:24:58The main thing is to quickly organize the wedding

02:25:01and then begin the process of her upbringing under himself.

02:25:04John did not even doubt

02:25:06that he could without much trouble to break

02:25:08and completely change the girl's behavior

02:25:10to suit his needs.

02:25:11Preparations for the wedding took place

02:25:13as quickly as possible.

02:25:15Invitations were sent out

02:25:16and literally the next day after the ceremony was discussed.

02:25:20And in a few days,

02:25:21the room was already being prepared

02:25:23and outfits for the bride and groom were chosen.

02:25:26All the bills were paid by the groom's side.

02:25:29So Camille decided not to deny herself anything.

02:25:32She chose the best outfits,

02:25:34included in the menu very interesting and not cheap items,

02:25:38insisted on decorating the hall

02:25:40with fresh flowers and so on.

02:25:42The girl decided to organize everything

02:25:44as much as possible under her taste

02:25:46so that this event brought her some joy, albeit fleeting.

02:25:50Despite the huge expenditures,

02:25:52Christopher did not refuse anything

02:25:54in the organization of the celebration

02:25:56and did not show anyone his dissatisfaction

02:25:59with the situation.

02:26:00Camille's parents did not even try to stop her

02:26:03or change her mind about this or that decision.

02:26:06After all, she immediately made it clear

02:26:09that everything will be either the way she wants or nothing.

02:26:13Everything was ready by the day of the registration.

02:26:16The result exceeded all expectations.

02:26:19It seemed that the wedding was planned for months.

02:26:22There was a thorough preparation on all issues

02:26:25and a considerable amount of time was given

02:26:27to each element of decorative design

02:26:29of the hall and restaurant.

02:26:31Everything was combined and perfectly harmonized.

02:26:34John's side invited a lot of guests.

02:26:37Camille decided to invite a minimum number of people

02:26:39so as not to provoke gossip.

02:26:42Although, of course, they will appear in any case.

02:26:45After all, everyone invited perfectly understood

02:26:48that the wedding will be held only

02:26:50because of the interesting position of the bride.

02:26:53After all, there were no other options for its organization.

02:26:57The celebration was quite noisy and fun.

02:27:01Camille Otreveiazzi, a fool on this holiday,

02:27:04in anything did not deny herself

02:27:06and behaved not in the best way.

02:27:08Especially considering that according to legend

02:27:11she was pregnant.

02:27:12To suspect that the wedding ceremony was not real,

02:27:15it was as difficult as possible.

02:27:17The only thing that caused some whispers

02:27:20was the kisses of the bride and groom,

02:27:22which were quick and cliffy.

02:27:24It was as if the young people

02:27:25were just uncomfortable kissing each other.

02:27:28All blamed on the bride's shyness

02:27:30and her pregnancy hormones.

02:27:33After the end of the marriage ceremony,

02:27:35the young people went to the apartment that belonged to John

02:27:39and now became their home.

02:27:41It remained only to come to terms with the new situation,

02:27:44settle in a new place,

02:27:46and wait for the improvement of the state of their family.

02:27:49After which Camille will be able to return to normal life.

02:27:53But everything turned out to be not as simple as she wanted.

02:27:56Soon after the wedding ceremony,

02:27:58the girl learned that Christopher refused

02:28:00to formalize her father's valley.

02:28:02Consequently, the opportunity to become a manager,

02:28:06Stephen simply did not have.

02:28:08However, another development was proposed.

02:28:11It was decided that the man would be hired

02:28:13as a manager to oversee work processes,

02:28:16but only on the condition that a general power of attorney

02:28:19was granted for his business in the name of John's father.

02:28:22This was necessary in order to begin restoring the facility

02:28:26and refurbishing it in a different direction.

02:28:28This was the only way to get production back up and running.

02:28:32Another nuance was that once the company was rebuilt,

02:28:35Stephen Christopher would be entitled to a portion

02:28:38of the income that would go to him

02:28:39for the rest of the company's life.

02:28:42The arrangement turned out to be completely different

02:28:44from what the girl's family expected,

02:28:47and therefore had to urgently think about what to do

02:28:50and how to act to give her father

02:28:51the opportunity to rehabilitate.

02:28:54After a few days, Camille still made

02:28:56a difficult decision for herself.

02:28:58She is staying with John until her father

02:29:01is able to continue running his business on his own.

02:29:04Yes, he will have to give a portion

02:29:06of the profits to Christopher,

02:29:07but he will also be able to provide

02:29:09for himself and his mother.

02:29:12And that's the whole point of this plan.

02:29:14All that's left is to wait for this change to happen.

02:29:18Immediately after the wedding,

02:29:20the guy began to make efforts to bend the girl under himself

02:29:23and change her character and behavior.

02:29:26But Camille was not going to give up so easily

02:29:29and turn into a doll, which could be easily controlled

02:29:32at the slightest desire.

02:29:34She continued to show her character

02:29:36and that she was not going to obey anyone

02:29:38and change for anyone.

02:29:40In this way, several months passed.

02:29:43Corals were in the Young family all the time.

02:29:45The guy and the girl just did not find common ground

02:29:49because they had completely different goals in life,

02:29:52different views on the proper position of the family,

02:29:55the duties of men and women,

02:29:57the rights of me, rights and opportunities,

02:30:00but no one talked about divorce.

02:30:03After all, everyone understood perfectly well

02:30:06that the set goals have not yet been achieved

02:30:09and therefore divorce was not an option.

02:30:12Moreover, John was still completely sure

02:30:15that Camille was not going anywhere from him now,

02:30:17just like her family,

02:30:19that she will fully fulfill all the wishes

02:30:21of the guy will obey him and in the end

02:30:24will become an ideal wife in his understanding.

02:30:27The girl successfully passed all school exams

02:30:31and received a certificate.

02:30:32Without hesitation, she went to the university

02:30:35and applied for admission in the direction of a chef.

02:30:38She realized that her independent decision

02:30:40could be the cause of another coral

02:30:42with her newly married husband.

02:30:45But that was of little concern to her.

02:30:47Camille thought only about her own future and wellbeing,

02:30:50completely disregarding all the guy's past statements

02:30:53about education, girls and their jobs.

02:30:56She understood perfectly well

02:30:58that she just needed to get a higher education

02:31:00so that in the future she wouldn't have to worry

02:31:03about finding a job that would allow her

02:31:05to fully satisfy all her natural needs.

02:31:08Camille returned home in a great mood.

02:31:11After submitting her documents,

02:31:13she met a friend and spent a few hours with her in a cafe.

02:31:17This arrangement did not suit her husband.

02:31:20And every time after such situations at home,

02:31:23she was expected another lecture

02:31:25that normal wives sit at home

02:31:27and wait for their husbands from work.

02:31:30They hang out in cafes and parks

02:31:31with their girlfriends all day long.

02:31:34But today she was waiting for another conversation,

02:31:37even more unpleasant and complicated.

02:31:40Immediately after the girl returned home,

02:31:42she saw John who stood in the hallway

02:31:45with the most displeased expression on his face.

02:31:48I do not think that your next moralizing

02:31:50will lead to a positive outcome,

02:31:52Camille said from the doorstep,

02:31:54not even listening to the guy.

02:31:56What you're telling me doesn't matter

02:31:58because I'm not going to give up my friends.

02:32:01I'm still going to hang out with them.

02:32:03I'm still going to spend time with them.

02:32:05So get used to it, sweetie, the girl muttered.

02:32:09She was about to go into the room

02:32:11when the guy stopped her abruptly, grabbing her arm.

02:32:14The grip was strong enough that Camille even shrieked

02:32:17and tried to pull her hand out, but to no avail.

02:32:21And we'll talk about your girlfriends later.

02:32:24There are more serious things

02:32:25to talk about right now, John said.

02:32:28Then with a sharp movement, he turned his wife to face him

02:32:31so that she was as close as possible.

02:32:33I don't remember that I allowed you

02:32:35to apply to the university.

02:32:37The girl was extremely surprised

02:32:40that her newfound husband already knew about it.

02:32:43She hadn't shared this moment with anyone in particular,

02:32:46but most likely his family just had too many acquaintances

02:32:49who liked to discuss everything that just got in the way.

02:32:53The matter of her admission

02:32:54had apparently been discussed as well.

02:32:57Camille fought for a few moments

02:32:58about what exactly to say to the boy.

02:33:01Then she spoke angrily.

02:33:03No one asked you.

02:33:04I make my own decisions about my life

02:33:07and I'm certainly not going to discuss them

02:33:09with someone who doesn't respect my opinion.

02:33:12If I said I'm going to go to university,

02:33:14then I'm going to do it.

02:33:15And no amount of excuses will work on me.

02:33:18She gave her hand another tug,

02:33:20but it had no positive effect.

02:33:22The grip didn't loosen.

02:33:24It even seemed to have gotten stronger,

02:33:27so much so that the bone at Camille

02:33:29and surrendered a strange creak.

02:33:31It hurt.

02:33:32Let me go, the girl said loudly.

02:33:35The bruise will remain for the whole arm.

02:33:38And if you break it, what will you do?

02:33:41Then maybe you'll become more difficult.

02:33:44Since you don't understand Russian.

02:33:46As if the guy hissed through his teeth.

02:33:48Then he added,

02:33:50I'm telling you for the last time

02:33:52that you will not enter anywhere.

02:33:54And therefore I advise you to come to your senses

02:33:57or am I going to make you do it?

02:33:59You're acting like a little kid.

02:34:01You should be thinking about your family

02:34:03instead of your own.

02:34:05You're not just a girl now.

02:34:06You're a wife.

02:34:07You have to fulfill all your duties to the fullest.

02:34:11I'm doing mine.

02:34:12We don't need any money.

02:34:14Neither does your family,

02:34:15whose father is incapable of anything.

02:34:18If he can't provide for his wife on his own,

02:34:20so stop it and think about your behavior.

02:34:24The guy let go of Camille's hand

02:34:27and headed for the kitchen

02:34:28to finish the coffee he'd left behind.

02:34:31He didn't want her to go to school,

02:34:33to get an education or develop in any way.

02:34:36It was always compared to his mother

02:34:38who had given up everything and married Christopher

02:34:42and had never known any need for anything in her life.

02:34:45Her father provided for her completely

02:34:47and covered all her expenses.

02:34:49And so she could live simply for her own pleasure.

02:34:52And the secret of their happiness lies in the fact

02:34:55that Evelyn never argued with her husband

02:34:57and always listened to his opinion.

02:35:00At least John was sure of that.

02:35:03He made efforts day after day to reeducate Camille

02:35:07and make her like her mother,

02:35:09but it didn't work very well.

02:35:11In turn, Camille was well aware

02:35:13that Evelyn's life was far from the best.

02:35:16After all, she had no opinions of her own.

02:35:19She could not afford to fully socialize with other people

02:35:22and even leave the house without her husband's permission.

02:35:26A woman always asked permission

02:35:28before buying something or doing something.

02:35:30Never allowed her feelings to come out

02:35:32and seemed disconnected from the world.

02:35:35Such a young, ambitious and purposeful girl

02:35:38was certainly not going to become.

02:35:40Therefore, all the stories about the happy life

02:35:42of her husband's parents, she simply passed by her ears.

02:35:46Despite the conflict that had just occurred,

02:35:49Camille did not plan to refuse to enter the university.

02:35:53Moreover, she went to prepare for the entrance exams,

02:35:56which were to be held from one day to the next.

02:35:59There was a lot to learn.

02:36:01So she was glad that John would be at work all day

02:36:04and she would be able to enjoy the quiet

02:36:06and immerse herself in studying.

02:36:08The next few days were particularly noisy and anxious.

02:36:12The couple were constantly squabbling

02:36:14regarding the girl's admission to university.

02:36:17Every night, John became more and more aggressive and rude

02:36:21and even swung at Camille a couple of times,

02:36:24but never touched her.

02:36:25However, this did not help him to achieve the desired result

02:36:29and his wife successfully passed all the entrance tests.

02:36:33The only thing left to do was to come back in a week

02:36:35and sign the admission papers.

02:36:38And from September,

02:36:39she would start studying in her chosen field.

02:36:42She had no doubt that by the time she returned home,

02:36:45her hubby would already know about her success.

02:36:48So she could enjoy her success

02:36:50and his defeat in his attempts to thwart her enrollment.

02:36:53But this evening, the girl will definitely remember

02:36:56for the rest of her life.

02:36:58After all, it was he who had a huge impact

02:37:01on her future fate.

02:37:02She wasn't even surprised to see John

02:37:04right after she opened the door.

02:37:07The guy looked particularly angry and excited.

02:37:10And in such a situation, the girl's feelings were mixed.

02:37:15On the one hand, she realized

02:37:17that she made her own decisions

02:37:19and was responsible for all the consequences

02:37:22that she had every right to manage her life on her own.

02:37:25But on the other hand,

02:37:27every time she saw a guy in such a state,

02:37:29she could not even imagine what to expect from him.

02:37:33And that's why every time a feeling of fear came up

02:37:36that she couldn't control her neighbors, she didn't know.

02:37:40And therefore, the opportunity to seek help

02:37:43in case of anything she had no,

02:37:45she had to solve all conflict situations on her own

02:37:49and only hope that she would not have to call the police

02:37:51or lie in the hospital after another trial.

02:37:54And this evening, the girl was not just worried.

02:37:58What the hell are you doing?

02:38:00From the doorstep, the guy started yelling.

02:38:03Before the girl could even close the door,

02:38:06I told you that you would stay home and be a model wife.

02:38:10Why the hell did you go to university to take exams?

02:38:13Do you think with your head who'd want you like that?

02:38:17You want to cook.

02:38:18You're welcome.

02:38:19The kitchen is all yours.

02:38:22That's where you belong.

02:38:23The guy grabbed the girl's arm

02:38:25and pulled her into the kitchen,

02:38:27then shoved her in and stood in the aisle.

02:38:30You're the smartest one there.

02:38:31That's where you belong.

02:38:33And don't you dare cross your husband anywhere else.

02:38:36You make me the laughingstock of my friends.

02:38:39How dare you act like that?

02:38:41Didn't your parents teach you any sense at all?

02:38:44Then I will.

02:38:46The girl didn't have time to get a word in edgewise.

02:38:49She just watched him get angrier and more aggressive

02:38:52with every word he said.

02:38:54She watched his pupils change and his fists clench.

02:38:57This had never happened before.

02:39:00And so she felt an unprecedented fear.

02:39:02She felt that there was a very serious threat to her life,

02:39:06which she would not be able to cope with on her own.

02:39:09The most correct decision she made was just to keep silent

02:39:12and wait for the end of the guy's monologue,

02:39:15after which he should calm down.

02:39:16But that wasn't happening.

02:39:18He waited a few minutes with all the hatred and anger,

02:39:22looking at his wife,

02:39:24after which he continued to speak

02:39:26in the same aggressive and angry manner.

02:39:29Why did we stop talking?

02:39:31Hearing suddenly activated.

02:39:33Or brains appeared.

02:39:34Usually you can't shut up.

02:39:36She speaks her mind.

02:39:38Look at her every time.

02:39:40It's over.

02:39:41Her own opinion.

02:39:42What you'll always do now.

02:39:44Is that what you're supposed to do now?

02:39:46Yes, to behave normally and know your place in the house.

02:39:50So that's how it's always gonna be from now on.

02:39:53The guy grabbed the girl by the arm

02:39:55and dragged her to the opposite side of the house.

02:39:59Let's go.

02:40:00I'll show you another one of your places

02:40:02where you should be spending your time

02:40:03instead of hanging around parks and universities.

02:40:06He dragged her into the bathroom,

02:40:09even though her clothes were always clean and laid out.

02:40:12Camille was well aware of the urgency

02:40:14to do something to keep herself safe.

02:40:16There weren't too many options.

02:40:18And so the moment John dragged her past the front door,

02:40:22she just jerked her arm sharply.

02:40:24Then without looking back, she ran in an unknown direction.

02:40:28She could hear the guy yelling something back at her.

02:40:31But any stop, any confusion

02:40:33could cause very dire consequences.

02:40:36She ran for a few minutes until she realized

02:40:38that no one was running after her

02:40:40and that she could breathe out and catch her breath.

02:40:43Camille looked around.

02:40:45The place was completely unfamiliar to her.

02:40:48She didn't understand which direction to go

02:40:50to get to any familiar house where she could feel safe.

02:40:54Her phone had been left at home in her purse,

02:40:56which had been successfully placed by the front door.

02:40:59She didn't even think to grab it as she ran out of the house.

02:41:03All thoughts were only about running away

02:41:05as soon as possible to feel completely safe,

02:41:08to get rid of the potential threat.

02:41:10For over an hour, the girl walked around the neighborhood,

02:41:14trying to figure out exactly where she was.

02:41:17During this time, it had gone completely dark

02:41:20and it became much more difficult to navigate.

02:41:23Soon she was completely exhausted

02:41:26and had no idea what to do in the situation.

02:41:29The only option was to wait until morning,

02:41:32but she couldn't just go to sleep on the bench.

02:41:35That way she could be found without a problem.

02:41:37Husband, when he will get to work in the morning.

02:41:40This option seemed to the girl the most delusional

02:41:43and therefore it was decided to look for a place

02:41:46where it would be completely safe

02:41:48to spend at least one night

02:41:50and then decide what to do next.

02:41:52To find a decent option was not possible.

02:41:55Soon there was no strength at all

02:41:57and therefore had to go down into the cold basement

02:42:00of an abandoned house,

02:42:02which looked absolutely terrible and even dangerous.

02:42:05But there was no choice.

02:42:07In the basement, the girl saw an old mattress,

02:42:10which was shot with something like a light blanket.

02:42:13She was surprised and frightened at the same time.

02:42:16After all, if a full-fledged sleeping place

02:42:19was organized here,

02:42:20it was very likely that at any moment

02:42:22the tenant of these apartments could come

02:42:25and then the situation could become much worse.

02:42:28But there was no strength to look

02:42:29for a new temporary shelter.

02:42:31So Camille decided to try her luck.

02:42:34Sleeping in the cold basement was not easy.

02:42:37Not only that the temperature around

02:42:39did not allow to fully relax and felt a strong dampness.

02:42:42The girl still could not calm down

02:42:44after everything that had happened

02:42:46and did not understand what she should do next.

02:42:49Her father had not yet had time

02:42:51to fully restore the business.

02:42:53Yes, and the idea with the wedding

02:42:55did not bring the expected result.

02:42:57And to get a part of the company as a gift

02:42:59for such a momentous occasion did not work out.

02:43:03Yes, Christopher had put a lot of effort

02:43:05into remodeling her father's old company

02:43:08and starting a new production facility,

02:43:10but he did it mostly for his own benefit.

02:43:13After all, part of the profit will come to him in any case

02:43:16after all the work processes are set up.

02:43:19So there's no need for marriage or is there?

02:43:22And as soon as Camille went to file for divorce,

02:43:25her father would be left with nothing again

02:43:28and their family would be on the brink of poverty.

02:43:31Anxious thoughts were weighing on the girl

02:43:34and made her feel the heightened anxiety of the experience.

02:43:37She did not understand what decision

02:43:39would be the most correct.

02:43:41Is it worth it to continue to tolerate

02:43:43such an attitude in his address?

02:43:46Or is it time to get rid of the man

02:43:47who brings only negativity into her life?

02:43:50How to apply and where to go after the divorce?

02:43:54Will John not do something to her or her loved ones

02:43:57in the event that she makes such a decision?

02:44:00After all, as time has shown,

02:44:02the guy is completely insane

02:44:04and obsessed solely on himself and ego.

02:44:07It turns out that the decision may provoke him

02:44:10and then the consequences will be completely unpredictable.

02:44:14And maybe it's just worth going to his parents

02:44:17and try to talk about everything that happened.

02:44:19It's unlikely that his father would approve

02:44:22of this attitude towards women.

02:44:24But on the other hand, it is completely unclear

02:44:27how exactly he influenced his own wife

02:44:29to become so malleable and agreeable to everything.

02:44:33Maybe she wasn't like that.

02:44:34So one should go to her parents and tell them everything.

02:44:39They would definitely be on her side

02:44:41and wouldn't allow her to be treated like this.

02:44:44But her father had married her off to a man she didn't love.

02:44:47Maybe he would just force her to go back to him

02:44:50to continue rebuilding his company.

02:44:52With such quiet thoughts interrupting each other,

02:44:55Camille did not notice how she fell asleep.

02:44:58The sleep was shallow and very disturbing.

02:45:01She woke up literally from every rustle.

02:45:04So when she heard footsteps early in the morning

02:45:06and jumped up, feeling how hard her heart was beating,

02:45:10she expected to see anyone,

02:45:12a man of no fixed abode or her husband, but not her.

02:45:16The little girl of about five or six years old

02:45:18was slowly descending into the basement.

02:45:21She took her steps as carefully as possible

02:45:23so as not to trip and fall.

02:45:25Among the debris of old wood and destroyed parts

02:45:28of the house, suddenly she looked up and saw Camille,

02:45:32who was sitting on the mattress and looking

02:45:34with bated breath at the little girl

02:45:36who was coming downstairs.

02:45:38There was an awkward silence,

02:45:40which was interrupted by the little girl.

02:45:43Hi, I'm Jenna.

02:45:45Don't you have anywhere else to hang out during the day?

02:45:49Asked the girl and continued downstairs,

02:45:51slowly approaching the girl.

02:45:53To say that the picture shocked Camille was nothing to say.

02:45:57She just didn't know how to react to the appearance

02:45:59of a child in this place.

02:46:01Didn't understand what she was even doing here

02:46:04or how she was being let off by her parents alone.

02:46:07The girl looked tidy enough.

02:46:09It was obvious that she didn't live on the streets.

02:46:12She talked well and was neatly forbidden.

02:46:15Yet she went down into the basement of the abandoned house,

02:46:19completely alone, not scared of a stranger in the place.

02:46:23The girl walked over to Camille

02:46:25and sat down next to her on the mattress.

02:46:27She started to look at the toy she had brought with her,

02:46:30then turned around and pulled out another one,

02:46:33which was lying right behind the mattress.

02:46:35How could Camille not notice a child's toy

02:46:38in such a gloomy place?

02:46:40Baby, what are you doing here?

02:46:42All alone?

02:46:43Or did you come here with your parents?

02:46:46The girl asked, staring at Jenna.

02:46:48No, I came here by myself, she answered.

02:46:52I come here often during the day to play.

02:46:54Sometimes I even sleep at night.

02:46:57The little girl, without much interest in the conversation,

02:47:00began to play with her toys

02:47:02while making the characteristic funny noises.

02:47:04She did not look in Camille's direction.

02:47:07Camille looked at the little girl

02:47:09who was sitting next to her.

02:47:10Aren't you scared to sleep here alone?

02:47:13And why don't you sleep at home?

02:47:15Do you have parents or are you an orphan?

02:47:18After the last question,

02:47:20the girl felt that it might sound too harsh

02:47:22and hurt the child.

02:47:23But Jenna's reaction said otherwise.

02:47:26It was scary at first, but now it's not scary anymore.

02:47:30I'm used to it.

02:47:31Sometimes Rex comes to me at night.

02:47:34He's my dog that my mom lets out when I sleep here.

02:47:37He doesn't scare me at all.

02:47:39And when I sleep alone,

02:47:41I just play before I go to sleep.

02:47:43And then I'm not scared either.

02:47:46Tonight I will sleep here.

02:47:47So I took my favorite toy with me.

02:47:50The girl held out a small doll with blue hair

02:47:52for Camille to look at.

02:47:54How come mommy lets you come here alone?

02:47:56Aren't you supposed to sleep at home?

02:47:59I can't sleep at home.

02:48:00When uncle comes to visit,

02:48:02said the girl in a completely calm voice.

02:48:05When uncle comes only in the afternoon, I play here.

02:48:08And then I go home in the evening.

02:48:11And then I sleep with my mother.

02:48:13And when my uncle stays with us at night,

02:48:16I can't stay there because he doesn't know about me yet.

02:48:19My mom really wants to marry my uncle.

02:48:22But if he finds out about me, he'll leave,

02:48:25like all uncles used to do.

02:48:27So she and I agreed that she will tell my uncle

02:48:30about me after the wedding.

02:48:32In the meantime, we'll play spies

02:48:34and I'll hide from my uncle

02:48:35so he won't find out about me before time.

02:48:38And then we'll be fine.

02:48:40And I'll have a daddy.

02:48:42I even like playing like that.

02:48:44I'm helping my mom to be happy.

02:48:46The girl said all this with sincere joy.

02:48:49She believed that her mom would really get married soon

02:48:52and tell about the baby.

02:48:54But Camille had little faith in this.

02:48:57She couldn't believe that such a thing could happen.

02:49:00That a small child could spend the night all alone

02:49:02in an abandoned house.

02:49:04Spend almost every day of her life here

02:49:06without going to daycare.

02:49:08And yet her mother reacts calmly to all this.

02:49:11Moreover, she herself sends the girl to this place,

02:49:15knowing perfectly well how dangerous it can be for a child.

02:49:19Camille looked at the girl who was indifferently playing

02:49:21with her dolls for a few more minutes.

02:49:24She was engrossed only in them.

02:49:26And she did not care at all

02:49:27that she was in the basement of an old house.

02:49:30That her mother was abandoning her for a strange man.

02:49:34And at this moment, the girl realized

02:49:36that the only one who really has no choice,

02:49:39who cannot change her life on her own

02:49:41and make balanced and responsible decisions.

02:49:45This is a little girl who involuntarily

02:49:47has to lose her childhood, happy moments

02:49:50and grow up with serious psychological traumas.

02:49:53And she is an adult and independent person,

02:49:55can change her life without much trouble,

02:49:58can give up everything that does not suit her.

02:50:01And she can also save a little person

02:50:03who does not yet understand the seriousness of her problems

02:50:06and cannot do anything on her own.

02:50:09Do you want to?

02:50:10Stay with me while your mom marries your uncle.

02:50:13And then you'll definitely come back to her.

02:50:15We'll play and watch cartoons together.

02:50:18And we'll buy you a new doll

02:50:19that you won't be afraid to sleep with.

02:50:21Would you like that Camille?

02:50:23She hoped for a positive answer

02:50:25and tried to make sure that the girl did not guess anything

02:50:29and just accepted her invitation to live together.

02:50:32Jenna hesitated for a few seconds.

02:50:35Then she nodded her head and gave her hand to Camille.

02:50:39The only thing she mouthed was,

02:50:41you just need to tell my mom I'll be at your place

02:50:43so she knows where to pick me up from later

02:50:46when she marries my uncle.

02:50:48And I'll tell her myself.

02:50:50All right.

02:50:51Cause we're in a big hurry right now.

02:50:53Yes, all right.

02:50:55Just don't forget to tell her not to worry about me.

02:50:58Otherwise she'll worry that I'm gone for so long.

02:51:01The girl sincerely believed

02:51:03that her mother was really worried about her

02:51:05and would definitely take her back

02:51:07after she had settled her own family life.

02:51:10Camille did not believe that

02:51:12and was determined to get custody of the little girl

02:51:15in order to give her a better future.

02:51:17The first thing she did

02:51:18was go to the juvenile detention center.

02:51:21She described the whole situation

02:51:23except that the girl was sent to the basement

02:51:25by her own mother.

02:51:27Camille simply told about the fact

02:51:28that she met a homeless girl

02:51:30with no papers or anything else,

02:51:32which she did and said that she was living

02:51:34in the basement of an abandoned house

02:51:37and that she didn't know anything about her parents.

02:51:40Only that her mom would take her away

02:51:42after she married some uncle.

02:51:44The story was very convincing.

02:51:46Despite the fact that the girl

02:51:48did not have her own home and stable job,

02:51:50she was promised custody of the girl,

02:51:53but only if she provided all the conditions

02:51:55for the child to live.

02:51:57Camille was warned about inspections

02:51:59and that at any moment she could be deprived

02:52:01of the guardianship status

02:52:03if the child's living arrangements

02:52:05did not meet all the requirements.

02:52:07Little Jenna stayed at the center until the evening

02:52:11while Camille went to deal with the many problems

02:52:13that had accumulated in her own life.

02:52:16The first thing she did

02:52:17was to pick up her papers from the university.

02:52:20After all, she was going to work

02:52:22to provide for her baby girl

02:52:24and so there was no opportunity

02:52:26to get a full-fledged education.

02:52:28In the future, if the opportunity arises,

02:52:31she will definitely go to courses in her chosen specialty.

02:52:35But for now, she should think not about herself,

02:52:38but about another little person

02:52:39who could not solve her problems on her own.

02:52:42After that, she went to the registry office

02:52:45and filed an application

02:52:46for the dissolution of the marriage.

02:52:49She refused to be present

02:52:50during the call of her almost ex-husband

02:52:52and therefore immediately went to her parents

02:52:55to tell about everything that had happened

02:52:57and that soon there would be an addition to their family.

02:53:00Camille was worried that her father might get angry

02:53:03because of the situation.

02:53:05But surprisingly, the conversation was as calm as possible.

02:53:09Moreover, the man supported his daughter

02:53:11in the decisions made and promised to help

02:53:13in the upbringing of the little girl.

02:53:15Emily agreed to study with little Jenna

02:53:17and take her to Kindergarten to look after her

02:53:20while her daughter would be at work.

02:53:22Camille was genuinely pleased with this response.

02:53:25Tears even came to her eyes,

02:53:27which she quickly waved away

02:53:29and headed off to pick up the baby girl.

02:53:32By the end of the day, all the paperwork was done.

02:53:35Of course, not without the financial support

02:53:37of the organization,

02:53:39but it was not so important for Camille.

02:53:41The most important thing was that she had made

02:53:44not only an important decision in her life,

02:53:46but also in Jenna's life,

02:53:48who would now grow up in a loving family

02:53:50that would treat her as a relative,

02:53:52not as a thing that could be gotten rid of

02:53:54at any moment.

02:53:56Despite Camille's misgivings,

02:53:58John signed the dissolution of marriage document

02:54:00without a court hearing.

02:54:02He never even once went to her home

02:54:04to address the situation and apologize.

02:54:07After receiving the document dissolving their union,

02:54:10Camille's life became much easier and more peaceful.

02:54:13She realized that now she could do whatever she wanted.

02:54:17She could go home without worrying about her own safety.

02:54:20Of course, her desired education had to be postponed,

02:54:24but that was not the cause of anxiety and worry.

02:54:27A few days after the girl took the documents,

02:54:30she was offered to simply transfer

02:54:32to the correspondence basis.

02:54:34And she gladly agreed.

02:54:36It didn't come true.

02:54:37And so did another of the girl's fears.

02:54:40Christopher continued to work successfully with her father,

02:54:43pretending that there was simply no conflict

02:54:46between his son and Camille.

02:54:48Moreover, John continued to treat Stephen

02:54:50with the same respect

02:54:52and showed due respect as a manager

02:54:54and always considered his opinion.

02:54:57As a result, after only a year,

02:54:59Camille's father's company made money

02:55:02and therefore he was able to quit Christopher's company

02:55:05and run his own business.

02:55:07Although Stephen had to pay a certain percentage

02:55:09to the Christopher family

02:55:10for the duration of the company's operation,

02:55:13such payments were hardly felt at all.

02:55:16As a result, the family's welfare became much better.

02:55:20And in her third year,

02:55:21Camille was able to switch to full-time study

02:55:24in order not to miss important practice,

02:55:27which is of great importance in her profession.

02:55:30Little Jenna grew up in love and care.

02:55:33At first, the little girl would often ask about

02:55:36when her mom was coming to take her home.

02:55:38How is her relationship with her new uncle?

02:55:41But soon the questioning stopped.

02:55:43Of course, no one ever came for the little girl

02:55:46and the police did not receive a single missing child report.

02:55:50Most likely, the woman was even glad

02:55:52that she was able to get rid of her daughter,

02:55:55who interfered with her personal happiness.

02:55:57But Camille judged Camille solely from her own perspective.

02:56:01Jenna began to see Camille as her mother.

02:56:04A few times from the guardianship authorities

02:56:06did come with checks

02:56:08and each time the results were satisfactory.

02:56:10Soon the inspections stopped altogether

02:56:13and therefore the girl had nothing to remind her

02:56:15that she was growing up as a foster child.

02:56:18This is how life can turn 180 degrees

02:56:22and a desperate situation can seem like a small thing

02:56:25that can be solved in just one day.

02:56:27And a sudden meeting can not only change a life,

02:56:30but even save it.

02:56:32After all, who knows what could have happened

02:56:34to little Jenna if she had continued

02:56:36to live in the basement of a dilapidated old house.

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