Lera angrily wrapped herself in a huge blanket and trudged into the bathroom. She threw off her black robe and went into the shower.

Warm haunting drops hit the skin, enveloping a veil of calm and washing away recent stress. Valeria threw back her head, imagining that she was standing in the summer pouring rain. And the raindrops wash away the mental confusion. The procedure helped bring emotions in order.

She pulled on black jeans and a T-shirt and began to paint her eyes. She left the bedroom, heard the sound of dishes. Someone was fumbling in the kitchen, the sound of a knife on a cutting board was heard....