September 1

The days remaining before school, I could not find a place for myself - there was a feeling that I was tied to an atomic bomb, which could explode at any moment. There was chaos at home: constant screaming and swearing, my mother broke almost all the dishes, there was not a trace left of the cozy apartment. Yesterday the level of the scandal became critical, and the neighbors called the police, tired of screaming.

I was annoyed by the fact that instead of taking any action, everyone was arguing and figuring out who was right and who was wrong. These days I tried to work until late at night and return home only when everyone was already asleep. I did not have the strength to listen to their nonsense, once again listen to my father's apologies. The mother said that she was filing for divorce, that she was fed up with all this, but these are just words, after each joint she threatens to leave her father, but the maximum that is enough for her is not to appear at home for a couple of days.

Parents asked not to tell my aunt about this incident, they can be understood, another shame for the family. The aunt had already lost a lot of money because of the antics of her sister's husband. I tried in every possible way to hide my condition from her, not to show my true emotions, so as not to upset her. On my breaks, I tried various ways to find money, at least some amount.

First of all, I decided to try my luck in local banks, but, as I expected, normal banks immediately refused me, no one even listened. There were a couple of companies ready to approve me up to three hundred thousand, but at huge interest rates and taking into account official employment. There will be no problems with the device - having lied to my aunt that I want to take a car on credit, she persuaded me to arrange it. True, she agreed to do this at the minimum salary, but this is not so important, the main thing is to get settled.

Having dealt with the banks, I began to call friends and acquaintances. Well, I had to make sure once again that I am a loner, and I don’t have friends as such - at least no one will help me in difficult times.

The last option remained - a side job. I knew perfectly well how much a waiter could get in a nightclub - in my hometown, an acquaintance raised a good tip, I think it will come out no less in local clubs. For me it was a desperate step, it was against my rules, because thanks to my father I can not stand drunk men, especially knowing how they can behave.

Suppose there are already three hundred thousand, then only five hundred remain. Damn, why am I the only one thinking about this? I was angry with myself, hated myself for this weakness - to take everything on my shoulders.

In honor of the first day of school, I took a day off, I wanted to get away from bad thoughts and forget about problems for at least a couple of hours. Today I am waiting for new acquaintances, a new team, and I really hoped that they would accept me without aggression.

─ Damn it! - Masha has been trying to put on makeup for half an hour, but the arrow on her left eye still didn’t work out.

I didn’t see the point in dressing up, we are no longer at school to appear in front of everyone on the line and look at each other appraisingly. I tied my hair into a high ponytail and tinted my eyelashes a little. From clothes I chose dark jeans, a white shirt and sneakers - it turned out well. The view was spoiled only by bruises under the eyes, which appeared from lack of sleep.

─ Did you find where to get the money? - the sister was not in a hurry to get ready, and for a couple of minutes she stared blankly at the closet.

─ Mash, not today, please, I didn't want to spoil my mood that day.

─ Fine, not today! Tomorrow we may be killed already, but you are not today,” I said nothing, not knowing what to say to her. I did not know what to do, for the first time in my life I was faced with a situation from which I see no way out. I did not find anything better than to quickly pack my backpack and get out of the apartment that I now hate so much.

The weather was amazing, a light breeze saved from the sun's rays and gave a feeling of freedom. Before entering the university, I was seized by a slight shiver. Noisy, cheerful students filled all the corridors. From the former silence that met me in August, there was no trace left. Today, the couple had to pass in the streaming audience. There were quite a lot of students in my group, so no one paid any attention to me, and, sitting in the last row, I was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

- Hello. You're new, right? – girl undertook, as if from nowhere.

- Hello. Yes. I'm Olesya, - the girl lit up me with a smile.

- Great. I'm Sonya, headman, you can safely contact me with any questions, - the girl held out her hand to me.

─ You seem to decide something. Move over, - a slender blonde appeared next to me - it was clear that they had a strained relationship with the headman.

─ You are in your repertoire, the elder replied.

The teacher appeared in the classroom, interrupting their conversation. The students quickly ran to their seats.

Well, I was afraid for nothing, no one cares about me, but it's for the best. The main thing is that there should not be any set-ups and moronic jokes.

─ Be careful with her, she's such a snake. By the way, I am Sveta, - the girl was busy with her phone and did not look at me. She seemed pretty nice to me.

─ Olesya, – I carefully examined my classmate. Tall athletic blonde.

We were distracted from the lecture by the rector who appeared - a middle-aged man with a rather unpleasant appearance, usually you expect some kind of set-up from such people. The group immediately stood up to greet him.─ Oleg Viktorovich, I'm sorry, but we have to interrupt you for a while, I have to show the work done, – the man gestured for everyone to sit down. We were not against such a respite, the first day is always hard.

Several more men appeared in the audience, they began to talk about something with the rector, I could not hear from such a distance, and it was not at all up to it, I simply could not believe my eyes! Crow. And next to him is the same man who a couple of weeks ago poked me in the face with a gun. Today they looked more solid - both in black suits that fit perfectly on their figures. Alexander was already without a bandage - fine, which means he is on the mend. Am I worried about him? The last days I managed to extinguish all thoughts about him, but now goosebumps ran through my body. And I don't have one. The girls whispered among themselves, admiring the men.

While Alexander was examining some papers and talking about something with the teacher, his companion was examining the audience. I don’t know why she didn’t immediately react, why she hesitated, but at some point our eyes met. The man stared at me intently, and there was nothing good in his eyes. Breaking away from me, he returned to Raven and whispered something to him, who only nodded in response.

The men spent a few more minutes with us, after which they shook hands with the teacher and headed out, and I was able to breathe a sigh of relief. And, it seems, in vain. Just before the door, Raven casually turned in my direction. I'm sure he was looking at me! A faint smile appeared on his face.

─ So disgusting, the neighbor's voice snapped me out of my trance. ─ Who even thought of appointing him as a rector is ready to lick patrons for days, fu. And so every year.

The rest of the couple I was extremely unfocused, pictures of the past came up in my head again and again, and his green eyes haunted me. Incredible strength emanated from this man, he can subjugate and suppress his interlocutor with one glance. Next to him, you feel like a defenseless fly in the paws of a spider, but, despite this, you are drawn to him.

So, stop, Olesya, what thoughts appeared in your head again? Forget. Don't even think about it! He is dangerous, just remember this, it was not for nothing that these people burst into your place with weapons, it was not for nothing that he was wounded. Come to your senses, there are more important problems - I tried to get through to the mind.

During the breaks, I managed to get acquainted with all my classmates, they turned out to be nice guys. The whole group agreed to go to a bar at the weekend to celebrate the beginning of the new year.

I returned home in the evening, the dean's office did not feel sorry for us on the first day and put five pairs, apparently, they decided to ruin the students' lives from the very beginning. Mom decided to talk to her aunt, so she asked her not to wait today, but I was responsible for preparing dinner. My father was supposed to come closer at nine, today he was running around for interviews - another window dressing. Now I only dreamed of a cool shower, so when I got home I didn’t waste time and immediately rushed into the bath.

I heard Masha come back. In time, because we need to continue the morning conversation, we need to come to some kind of unified option. I know that my sister can not stand me, but now she will have to step over herself, and so will I. We must join forces. Wrapped up in my favorite terry towel, I looked at the reflection of the mirror for a couple more minutes, tuning in for a long and difficult conversation with my sister.

─ Mash, would you like some tea? - a neutral environment is the most appropriate for such conversations, but my sister ignored my question, or simply did not hear. ─ Mash, okay, I'll have to invite you personally.

─ Good evening, Olesya! - The man was sitting in an armchair in a businesslike way, throwing his legs over his legs, and openly devoured me with his eyes.