In fact, she herself knew perfectly well that I did not indulge him with manifestations of feelings. After all, she restrained herself quite consciously, so as not to be extreme later, when ... Tears involuntarily welled up in her eyes.

- I thought about you all the time. - She answered in a choked voice. - And what?

Why didn't you call me or write to me?

- You were on the hunt. Or am I confusing something?

He didn't answer. I thought about something for a long time, then asked again:

Do you remember the rule I told you about?

- I remember. She sighed, turning away and looking...