– Hello, mom!
Nikita ran to Svetlana and gave her a hug. She even dropped her bags when she saw him.
– Hey there, sweetie! You can’t imagine how happy I am to see you home!
– I decided to surprise you and showed up all of the sudden! I missed you, mom.
Svetlana was kissing and hugging her son, holding him tight. They were crying.
– Svetlana, what are you doing at the door? Come in, get changed…
Her husband got quite when he saw bags full of groceries. He was concerned for her because she was not supposed to carry anything heavy…
– Nikita, let mom change, she is hot already. You can help me to take care of the groceries in the mean while.
– Of course.
Taking bags, Vadim and Nikita went to the kitchen, while Svetlana, taking off clothing in the corridor, experienced a strange feeling of strength. Her husband did not say a word when he saw the bags, – it was already good. That means he is also working on himself and not just feels sorry for her. She liked that, but decided not to think of it too much. It is the way it should be – period.
– Svetlana! Where are you?!
– I am on my way! Are you done?
– I think it is a perfect time for dinner? What is your opinion?
– I am all for it! Do you have a surprise for me?
Entering the kitchen, Svetlana saw a decorated set-out table. Son presented her with a bouquet of flowers while her husband hugged her tenderly like never before, saying,
– Of course, dear, it is all for you.
– Congratulations, mom! We love you!
– I love you too, my dear! Thank you so much! Happy New Year one more time! Merry Christmas! – Svetlana stood up, raising a glass with champagne, and continued:
– I want to wish you, my dear, and all the best. I want us to be together all the time, give love to each other. I want our family to become friendlier and stronger time. I want it to grow…
From the side it looked as if she did not finish her speech. She drank her champagne down and put the glass on the table. Shutting her eyes, she had a bite of lemon, standing up still for a moment, trying to fight the effect of alcohol, and then sat down on the chair.
– Mom! I have another present for you! It is under the New Year tree. Do you want me to bring it?
– Please don’t. I would rather get it myself as on the New Year. You won’t be offended, dear?
– No. It is your gift! I will only be glad if you get it in the evening. Then it would be as if we celebrate New Year together! Am I right, dad?
– Do you mean that your present would be next to moms?!
– It is still there! I haven’t looked at it yet. And put moms next to it!
– Really, son? – Svetlana was surprised. Usually children pay attention at presents first, and then notice everything else…
– Dad, I forgot to tell you, I have a present for you as well. So there are three presents under the tree! Happy New Year! I love you very much! It is great, that we are together.
– Svetlana, we got a wonderful son!
– Yes, Vadim, I know. When he grows up, he will be smart and strong. All the girls will like him, right Nikita?
– They like me already; – son became shy.
– Do you like them?
– I don’t know yet. I haven’t thought about it. I love you, mom. And you, dad. And grandma. This is it, probably.
