Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12
Chapter 13. Yes, indeed... The surprise was a success!
Continued...
– Well, Hello, Maxim! At last we have met, – Pelageya said, smiling. – You certainly didn't expect this when you went on this date. But the surprise, as I see,was a success!
Maxim sat, crimson from embarrassment, from the fact that he became the center of attention of visitors and employees of the cafe, who stared at this scene, some with emotion, some with sympathy, and some with Frank mockery - what, like, the negligent father tried to hide, but failed? He wondered why Pelagia had a daughter, why she called him her father. After all, he had never met this girl before, he was sure of it!
Slavka also sat with wide-open eyes, dumbfounded, looking from the beauty to the girl who was quiet, clinging to max, and did not know how to react to what was happening.
– Boys, will you ask the lady to sit down? or are you just going to stare at me like that? You probably want answers to your questions. By the way, this young lady is called Marfushechka-darling. Despite the fact that she is still young, she is already thinking about how to find a Prince and marry him. And You, "said Pelagia, looking at Slavka," are, I suppose, the young man who is looking for his Princess?
Slavka was confused, jumped up and, pushing back his chair, invited the girl to sit at the table, and then signaled the waitress to bring the menu. Max sat there, afraid to move.
Meanwhile, Pelagia, sitting comfortably at a table, called the girl:
– Marfush, stop hugging your dad, leave him alone, go, sit down at the table, we will choose what to eat.
The girl reluctantly unclasped her hands, slid off Maxim's lap and climbed into an empty chair, while trying not to lose sight of the young man. He rubbed his hands together, laid them on the table, and looked at her expectantly.
– Maybe we should eat first and ask questions later. I promise that I will explain and tell you everything without reserve.
Slavka at this point made a choice and placed an order for himself and Pelagia with the child. Max couldn't even think about the menu. Slavka, noticing that his friend was not able to do anything, waved his hand and ordered the same for him as for himself. This time, he didn't order too many dishes, especially since the female half of their small group only ordered dessert, sugary drinks, and ice cream.
The order arrived quickly. While everyone but max was eating sweets, he just picked at the ice cream with a spoon and watched it melt into a multicolored puddle.
After the meal was over, Pelagia suggested a walk in the Park, located near the cafe.
– The weather is good. Marfusha will frolic in the fresh air, and I will answer all your questions, Maxim.
The young man paid the bill, and they all went out into the street.
To be continued...