Natalka, if I had passed by, I wouldn't have recognized you.

The taxi driver drove me straight to the auto repair shop. Uncle Valera, all covered in fuel oil, at first rushed to hug me, but, thank God, changed his mind and simply winked at his best friend's daughter. And I didn’t even have time to come to my senses, as he paid the driver and the car disappeared behind the gate.

- How long have I not seen you? Go for two months, and you see how you have changed.

- Yes, everything is the same, Uncle Valer. How are you? Mom said that they broke down right on...