I want to say something, but suddenly a small black nose squeezes between the door and Andrey's legs, and then the whole puppy slips into the room, wagging its tail merrily.

Immediately I jump out of bed and scoop up my gift in an armful, pressing it closer to my chest.

- Andrey! Thank you very much! This is the best gift! - food from happiness, unable to cope with the emotions that overwhelm me. I have dreamed of a dog for as long as I can remember. But my dad was allergic to animals and my brother and I were not allowed to have pets. I remember when I...