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Chapter 10

I nervously twirled the smartphone in my hand, stopped moving and called my father back. I must say, he picked up the phone very quickly.

- Hello. Damian, what's the matter? I haven't been able to reach you for half a day.

- Hi to you, too, Dad.

- Don't be sarcastic.

- Yes, nothing. I just slept for a long time, and the silent mode was turned on.

– And what about Alina? No one can reach her either. Did you do anything stupid there?

- Yes, everything is fine with her. I can give you the phone if you are in doubt.

- Don't. She has her own father, even if he talks.

- All right. How's Mom?

– I'm fine. In general, you could have called her instead of asking me.

– I'll do that."

– And don't turn on your silent mode again, so that we don't worry about you.

- Yes, I already realized that.

– I have to go on business, I'll call you back later. Behave well there, especially it concerns you. You know what I mean.

- Of course.

- Well done. See you later, son.

- Bye, Dad.

It seems to have worked out. I put my cell phone in my pocket and went to the bathroom to clean myself up. However, it is already busy there – Alina was taking a shower. I had to wait. At the same time, I called my mother and talked to her. I was glad that everything was in perfect order with them, too.

When Alina finished, it was my turn: I brushed my teeth, shaved, washed. After all these procedures, I felt more cheerful, fresher, but my condition still left much to be desired. Then I put on clean clothes in the room and went to the kitchen, where I found Alina sitting with a glass of water in her hand.

– Are you feeling unwell? I asked and sat down opposite.

- Well, not really bad, but some kind of weakness and a little headache, - she took a sip, sighed. – And how are you feeling?

- It will do. It's been worse. I got up from my chair and added: "Are you with me or will you be here?"

- With you. We agreed that I would be there. Or have you already forgotten?

– No, I haven't forgotten. By the way, did you call your father back? And then we both could not get through in any way.

- Yes. I have already listened to everything about this.

– I had about the same thing. Okay, let's go. What a waste of time.

Alina nodded and slowly stood up. Only then did I pay attention to the short yellow dress, thanks to which the toned, slender legs are perfectly visible. She stretched on her toes and noticed how I openly stared at her attractive forms, but said nothing. I was even a little ashamed, so I silently went to the exit.

In the gazebo, we quickly removed everything unnecessary. The leftovers had to be thrown out – everything was spoiled. Alina collected the dishes and carried them into the house. I followed her with a bottle of whiskey and empty champagne bottles. In the kitchen, she washed everything and put it in its place.

- Will you have some? – I poured myself a glass first.

– And what is it? she looked at me blankly.

"It's whiskey. We drank it with you after the champagne.

– So that's why it's so bad. Probably, it was superfluous for me.

There's a lot she doesn't seem to remember.

- So what? Should I pour it? It will be a little easier.

"Well," Alina hesitated for a moment. - Come on. Just a little bit.

He poured her less than a quarter of a glass and handed it to her. She sniffed cautiously, wrinkled her nose.

- Did I really drink this yesterday? I don't think I remember everything…

- Saw. It happens that some moments fall out of memory if you go over with alcohol, – I took the first sip with pleasure.

Alina followed the example and spoke with her head lowered guiltily:

- Please forgive me for yesterday.

- It's all right. I don't hold a grudge, you know.

"No, I'm not just talking about that," she raised her bandaged hand. - Also about the fact that she complained about life, about her father...

- That's what you're talking about, - I said thoughtfully and finished off the rest of the whiskey in one gulp. - Everything happens in life. No one is judging you, don't worry.

She paused, drank to the end and, as if nothing had happened, asked herself:

– Don't you want to eat? I can cook something.

Out of curiosity, at first I wanted to agree – just wondering how he cooks, but still refused, because there will still be time to find out.

- No, thank you. Let's go to the lake instead. I think it would be good for us to unwind now.

– Well, you can, of course. Just need to put on a swimsuit.

– So put it on and let's go.

She seemed to go into the room, but suddenly stopped in the doorway. - Dam, did you happen to see my passport in the room?

"No," I shrugged. - Look for it. I don't think he could have disappeared somewhere. Maybe I put it somewhere and forgot it.

- Probably. Okay, I'll be right there.

Alina left, and I wondered: why did she suddenly ask about her passport? The document was lying in a prominent place. Apparently, she still did not take the dress, which I put just on the passport. I also couldn't tell her that she didn't go to bed herself, that I undressed her. However, it's strange somehow. It is possible, of course, that this is a common concern for an important document. On the other hand, if she remembered that the passport was lying in a prominent place, she could assume that I looked there. Maybe Alina still has something to hide? Although, probably, this is all my unsubstantiated guesses. And my father also reminded me during a telephone conversation that I should not do anything stupid. Most likely, against this background, I started having stupid thoughts. No, I'm not going to look for something in her passport. Only as a last resort, which should not happen if you constantly monitor her, be close to her. Besides, we need to get out of the friend zone urgently. I will consider last night as the first date, which means that it is already possible and necessary to take decisive action. If you tighten it, then the chances will remain negligible.