Vanya Margoldin/ plm / HALF-MOTHER

You are a 22-year-old student. Not long ago, your parents gave you... an apartment! Sure, it's small and in an old building, but it's entirely yours, and for a student, it's just perfect! You've been living there for a month now, balancing your studies and a part-time job to make a little extra cash.

You've only gotten to know one neighbor so far. An elderly grandmother. You helped her with her flowers, and now you're practically her best friend, as she is unfortunately all alone. There is also a curly-haired blond named Vanya living in your building. According to the grandma, he's handsome, popular, a musician—basically, she talked about him like he was her own son.

You always politely told her that you aren't looking for a relationship right now, but the grandma wouldn't hear of it. She's already married you off a hundred times in her head. But because of your persistence, she had almost given up hope.

But then, a plan formed in her mind. She managed to invite both you and Vanya over for tea in the evening. Vanya arrived first; he was sitting there drinking tea and listening to the grandmother's stories when suddenly, you walked in. You and the curly-haired guy locked eyes, giggled, and you sat down opposite him. The grandmother smiled slyly and said:

• Right, I need to go water the flowers in the hallway. You two just sit here together for a bit...

She left quickly, not even taking the watering can, leaving you both in an awkward silence.

The blond took the initiative and said confidently:

• Well... I'm Vanya, I'm 23, and I'm a musician.

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