- Well, yes. They are in the capital city, - she gave her voice a caricatured foreign accent, - they want fresh blood. There are some models that feed on photosynthesis. But nothing, hoo-hoo health is just in such a case. What are you sad about?

“Yes,” Alina waved her hand. Same problem with guys. I hooked up with one, just gorgeous. Oh, if you knew who he was, he would become green like a stinky river. And then another one came along. Drawn and love me. Infuriates.

“Pf, so send them,” I spread my hands.

- No way. They have loads of money. Yes, and this miracle from England itself rolled. Damn, out of the blue. I found myself in the Middle Ages,” she buried her face in her hands. - And my parents, in principle, are on the side of my boyfriend, but they do not help to remove this. I do not know what to do. I just do not know.

- How about you say you're dating? I frowned. I don't understand what the problem is.

- He doesn't care. No. If he sees me, he will go completely crazy. Like a fanatic, you know? Alya bit her lip and took my hand. – Can you say? Listen, you are a fighting girl. I could always fight back. Help out?

I shrugged. I have fresh experience in daring men.

- And what I get for this? - she asked jokingly, eloquently clicking her joints and stretching her shoulders.

But Alina took everything too seriously.

“Damn, I didn’t bring anything with me…” She tossed her hair back, revealing a white and yellow gold key chain with a large turquoise stone and a “T” lined along the base, and pulled it off. – How about this? Have you heard about Tiffany jewelry? Take it. This is just one of those.

“Stunned,” I rolled my eyes. - Of course, I knew that you had become cool and everything, but Tiffany is a different world altogether. Yes, it costs like the whole village and a couple of neighbors! - At another time, I would not have focused on this, but I did not know how to distract and calm my friend. The more I was shocked by her words:

She doesn't look good to me, to be honest. Take it.

I blinked.

"Alya, did you hit your head?" This is not a Kinder toy to give so easily. She's also expensive.

- Take it, seriously. I have a whole bunch of these,” she unfastened the chain and put it on me. - As a token of friendship. Well, for getting rid of this idiot.

“Well, wow,” I couldn’t believe it. "Damn, I don't have anything to give you." Except raspberries.

Alya bit her lip nervously.

- That's cool too. Just... listen. And take it to this moron. You know, like a ransom. It sounds stupid, but he himself came from England, what if there is trouble with this.

– Is he here? - I still haven’t gotten rid of getting the suspension, but new shocks have arrived! "Listen, are you sure you're okay?"

“He’s near the mushroom stream right now, and I have to get there. But I do not want. You'll figure it out, right Alin?

“Um… Well… yes,” she stretched her shoulders and sat down to tighten her shoelaces. Can't win, try to run away. - Okay. Let's you mark the time for every fireman. If I don't show up in half an hour, call the police, an ambulance, riot police, and someone else.

“I’ll help get rid of the corpse without them.” Alina smiled weakly. - Kidding. Of course I will. And I'll tell my dad too. In general, you will take raspberries to this monster, okay?

"Do I even know what he is?"

- Yes, it's healthy. Damn, there is hardly another moron.

– What are you doing? Sending me into the woods to meet a lonely guy.” I laughed. “What if I rape him?”

“Oh, yes, please,” Alina snorted. - I'm all for it.

- Okay, I'm off. Even though it all sounds ominous. If I die…

“No, you won’t die,” Alina quickly interrupted me, and I rolled my eyes.

- Oh, damn it, now I'll talk to your boyfriend ... what's his name?

– Mark.

- Then you will tell me where you left your sense of humor and why you put on a face of despondency instead. Great watchman!

“Of course,” Alina smiled weakly.

I headed along the coast to the forest, but as soon as I took the first step onto the path I turned around, not knowing why.

A friend was in the same place. Long hair is scattered over bare white shoulders. She bit her lips and seemed to sob. Well, it's nice that she cares so much about me. Or so worried about the fact that there could be problems with a real guy? Damn, so much to discuss when I get back.

Don't think it's free. Jewelry from Tiffany, of course, is good, but, - I narrowed my eyes to cheer at least a little. - With you chocolate chocolate, covered with chocolate. Get ready.

Alina nodded absently, and I, turning around, stepped into the forest.

Chapter 3

Silence. The weather is calm, not a leaf moves. Only the lazy call of the cuckoo and the rustle of small birds and animals in the grass.

I knew the forest well, and it’s impossible to get lost walking along the beaten path. Or perhaps, but to people with an exorbitant level of stupidity. In my humble opinion, I was not one of them. The stream was far enough away. Strange place for a date. This psycho is obviously not right in the head. You have to be careful. Damn, I didn't agree. The guy is waiting for the girl in the forest, what can go wrong? Right now he will be a surprise, of course, but I hope this will not be the dumbest decision of my life.

Damn, I didn't ask if he's from England, what if he doesn't speak Russian? Purebred English? Raspberry berries ... And dragged into our wilderness? He's definitely psycho. Perhaps hopelessly in love.

Understanding struck me. – And if it’s true in English? I cannot boast of special knowledge of him. OK. Then I'll just throw a raspberry in my face and leave.

I realized that I was there even before I saw the stream - in my face I breathed moisture, wet grass and something like tar.

Stepping over the fallen branches, I went to the water. There really was a guy wandering around and ... what a hoo! If she refuses this, then I don’t know who can be better?

Tall. There are definitely two meters. A snow-white shirt tucked into the leather belt of black trousers. She sits tight, emphasizing broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Hard lumps of muscle rolled under rolled up sleeves. On the wrist is a metal watch bracelet with a wide square dial. Damn it, I even put on my shoes. You can clearly see the Englishman. We wouldn't have thought of that.

Hearing footsteps, he lifted his sporty dark haired head. Golden-brown eyes sparkled in the semi-darkness of the thicket so that the back involuntarily covered with goosebumps.

Damn, but he can break me with one little finger. Somehow I got excited with the assessment of my capabilities. But it's too late to retreat!

“Ahem,” I cleared my throat loudly and, sternly moving my eyebrows, they say, I’m not joking here, I said it as clearly as possible. – May name from Alina. Hello.

He blinked, and then slowly tilted his head to his shoulder. There was a strange gleam in his eyes.

– I hope that's not all you know in English.

"Oh shit," I rolled my eyes. Also in English. And how to deal with him? We'll probably start with food. Maybe the food will get better? - Disis you, - I held out the bucket. “Raspberries,” I gestured. - There is. Andestend?

The corner of his lips twitched. Damn, if he smiles - the spitting image of a prince. Only without a horse, but we saw enough of horses in the village, but princes are rare animals. Well, Alinka, you are picky. If this did not please. Can you take it for yourself? Of course, I’m not at all dressed up for a date, but what if I’m led to raspberries?