Wife wanted to convince her husband not to divorce her, but suddenly, she heard stranger's words

since her childhood Maya had been an unlucky child everything went wrong for her she often lost things was always late and at exams she picked the questions she knew the least about after school she failed to get into the College of her dreams and out of desperation went to study to be a chef after culinary school Maya worked at a cafe near her home but with her bad luck she didn't stay long she was fired due to a considerable shortage of food although it was not her fault however she was an excellent cook especially with

pastries on the advice of her friend Ansley Maya decided to bake Goods at home to order surprisingly her small business grew quickly and soon she had a queue of customers after her mother's death the care of her father fell into entirely on Maya's shoulders despite being only 67 her father had serious health problems and rarely left the house Maya loved her father very much he was the closest person to her always supportive and tried to understand his unfortunate daughter Maya I really want to see you get married and give me grandchildren he used to say

to his daughter dad who am I going to marry the first man I meet you should look closely you have anley maybe she knows some single guys Daddy when the time comes I'll get married I'm in no hurry you may have time but I don't have much left I'd like to see my grandson or granddaughter and I want to know that you're in a decent hand her father pleaded you'll see Daddy you'll you still have plenty of time you're still quite young Maya reassured him however the woman realized her father was right and time was

running out she was already 28 and there was no one decent on the horizon one day Maya had a cake to deliver she hurried as fast as she could to the address usually the customers picked up their orders but today was an exception and Maya had to deliver the cake to the birthday boy the guy who ordered it was in a cast and was expecting guests he couldn't pick up his cake and probably didn't want to bother his relatives for friends Maya rang the doorbell and heard come in it's open she timidly entered and looked

around with my luck the only thing left is to run into a crazy person thought Maya as she walked into the living room a guy was sitting on the couch one of his legs was in a cast and the other was wrapped in bandages it was clear that getting up to open the door was a real problem for him hello did you order a cake yes I did I'm sorry to have to bother you and ask for a delivery but you see the situation he pointed to his feet car accident now I'm still recovering Oh

What A pity what do the doctor say will you walk again Maya asked yes of course but only in a couple of months do you live alone maybe you need some help Maya suggested the guy looked at Maya in surprise it's wonderful in this day and age a stranger offering to help what's surprising about it it seems normal to me we're human and should be kind and helpful to each other so do you need help to be honest a lot the guy admitted embarrassed what do you need tell me nothing right now but if you

could come a couple of times a week to go grocery shopping and clean up I'd pay you my mom lives far away and I don't want to bother her besides I don't want to stay in the same apartment with her for a few months laughed The Stranger she's a former prosecutor she's something I tell you I see I sympathize when do you need me to come over let's do do it the day after tomorrow around 11:00 can you make it yes that's the convenient time how much will you charge nothing said Maya honestly I'm not

going to charge you I'm just going to help you as a human being the guy looked at her again in Surprise then looked her over from head to toe I don't know whether to call you amazing or weird I prefer the first option Maya smiled a pretty young woman willing to work as a housekeeper for free for a strange guy a paradox honestly so let's get acquainted what's your name Maya asked oh sorry I didn't introduce myself my name is Brian look Brian my parents taught me that people need to be helped it doesn't matter

how old they are or what gender they are if a person needs help it's just the way things are I'm just helping for free if you don't like my candidacy no problem I won't come no on the contrary I'm delighted with your candidacy I'm just amazed by your humanity and kindness and I apologize if I've offended you in any way come on Friday I'll be waiting for you okay I'll be they're Friday at 11: thank you I'll be waiting for you and then it hit Maya oh it's your birthday today I congratulate you I wish

you a speedy recovery and the most positive emotions in your life the main thing is that you're alive and relatively healthy the bones will heal and you can move on with your life thank you you're an optimist aren't you I don't know but one must always believe in the best and appreciate what one has have a lovely day see you on Friday see you and thanks again on Friday Maya came to Brian as promised did the cleaning went to the store for groceries and prepared food for a few days Brian watched her actions admiringly and

marveled at her speed in the kitchen you should work as a restaurant as a cook he said oh no thanks I've already worked there I've had enough of that bad experience yeah terrible but there are other places maybe you should try it as you've got the talent you know I was going to get a job at another place but then on the advice of a friend of mine I started baking home there are enough clients I earn quite well so why should I work for someone else if I work perfectly well for myself in principle

it makes makes sense if you earn enough why not and what do you do I also work but not for myself but for a company we develop computer programs they chatted a little more and then Maya went home but since that day she began coming to Brian three times a week Monday Wednesday and Friday it was difficult for her because the orders were scheduled for several weeks but she could not refuse seeing that the man need needed her help he could of course temporarily hire a nurse or an opair but it would take time to

find a trustworthy person while he needed help now besides for some reason Maya was very pleased to communicate with him that's why Maya firmly decided she would go to him until Brian's cast was removed meanwhile the longer she talked to him the more she was attracted to this guy their communication was easy and simple Brian told many interesting stories she listened with her mouth open and didn't notice how she fell in love her Father realized almost immediately that his daughter was in love Maya he turned to her who at that moment was making the cream

for the cake Maya baby can you hear me but Maya was lost in her fantasies and did not hear that her father had caught her several times already he got up from his chair and touched her arm are you all right her father worried yes I'm fine I need to finish the cream and run to Brian's it's Wednesday to Brian's I see Dad smiled and didn't say anything else Maya happily got to the third floor she had baked a Bento cake for Brian yesterday and was rushing to please him with a treat he was a

big Sweet Tooth entering the apartment she saw a young woman sitting next to Brian and telling him something emotionally good afternoon Maya greeted The Stranger turned around and looked at Maya Brian I'm going to go I won't interfere with your housekeeper while she cleans I'll drop by one of these days don't miss me honey she leaned over kissed Brian on the cheek and headed out Maya felt a hard Pang of jealousy she wanted to throw the cake at this young lady who dared to kiss her Brian but she restrained herself and simply asked is this

your girlfriend no it's a cooworker who came to visit me Brian answered calmly I see do you always kiss your co-workers Maya could not resist the question and Brian was clearly surprised by it is there a problem with that he asked clearly teasing her no I was just asking but I think someone here is jealous Brian smiled he was flattered by Maya's reaction to the other woman's presence jealous why would she be Brian raised himself on his left leg which was already free of bandages and leisurely walked up close to Maya and I see the

way you're looking at me he whispered to her and Maya felt a lump in her throat with excitement are you saying you don't like me and don't care who comes to visit me no I care Maya said barely audibly but deep inside she scolded herself what are you doing you shouldn't say anything about your feelings even if you want to she barely restrained herself from kissing him because he was so close as never before but Brian took the initiative leaned over and Tenderly kissed Maya the kiss was the kind that makes you dizzy and weakens

your legs a kiss after which you want to continue and Maya wanted to and Brian did too he took Maya's hand and led her to the bedroom an hour later Maya looked happily and contentedly at Brian now she was only worried about one question what would happen next don't you think we rushed things she asked finally hoping he would deny it but Brian was silent and that scared Maya she didn't know what he was thinking or what to say so she just waited it seems to me Brian began and Maya tensed anticipating something that would

make her feel bad you would move in with me what do you think what do you mean move in Maya didn't understand in the most direct sense let's live together it sounded so simple Maya felt a little offended as if he had suggested they go to the movies not live together she wondered Brian have you ever been in a serious relationship yes I and my ex-girlfriend lived together for 2 years and then she left for someone else apparently he was better than me Brian said sadly I wouldn't have left you I know how Maya Wonder

Ed There's No One Like You on this planet you're a unique girl that's why I want you to live with me I thought you wanted to live with me because you love me Maya was offended well that goes without saying the phrase sounded simple without feeling or emotion but Maya didn't notice she considered it a declaration of love and was glad that Brian loved her I'll just have to talk to my dad Dad I'll talk to him tonight and tomorrow I'll pack my things and move in with you oh Maya suddenly remembered I have to

take all my belongings and give my new address to my clients you won't mind if I continue my business at your place Maya Don't Talk nonsense not at my place but at our place it's your home now too and why should I mind you doing what you love I'll go to work too that's fine I only have one condition the last sentence sounded Stern and serious Maya tensed up what is it she asked confused and not knowing what to expect will you bake your Charming cakes for me too Brian laughed phew you startled me of

course I will Maya smiled when she got home Maya immediately informed her father that she would now be staying with Brian but he was not pleased about this why doesn't he call you to marry I don't like all this but you're an adult and it's your decision daddy don't worry everything will be fine the main thing is that we love each other I don't believe in strong feelings when things happen so fast but it was you who wanted me to get married and give you a grandson or granddaughter what's wrong now you're not getting married

you're just going to live with him we're definitely getting married Maya lied we've talked about it we just need to make some money Brian hasn't worked in so long and a wedding is very costly I have money I've been saving for your wedding Daddy I'm begging you don't push me I promise you everything will be fine we'll get married all right do what you want you're an adult I trust you thank you that's why I love you so much the next day Maya moved in with Brian and after 3 days he finally took off the

cast life went on as scheduled work home work Brian spent a lot of time at work often late but the salary was very decent after a couple of months he suggested that Maya study for a driver's license why do I need a license I don't have a car car Maya reasoned so let's buy you a car Brian suggested it will be more convenient for you to deliver orders and buy groceries you can increase the number of orders that way Maya looked at Brian in Surprise I'm at the stove all day if I increase the orders

I'll sleep at the stove come on don't make that up look I'm at work all day and come in late you can make not two but four cakes a day that's twice as much profit I think you should earn while you can and save for the future I'll think about it Maya agreed time went on the number of orders was growing fast and it was getting harder and harder to work at home Maya decided to talk to her dad about it Daddy I have a serious talk for you what is it are you getting married

dad asked hopefully no not yet I wanted to ask you for a loan my business is expanding it's no longer realistic to fulfill all the orders at home I want to rent a space and I'll pay you back as soon as I make money Maya I collected this money for your most important day in life not for business I'm sorry Daddy are you serious absolutely I'm sorry but with your luck you shouldn't start a business that's my opinion but I already have business I'll just change the place and that's it that's your right but I

won't give you any money for it only for wedding Maya was offended so her father doesn't believe in her at all maybe he's right and she shouldn't expand with her luck she could lose everything but if you're afraid of everything nothing will ever work out so Maya decided to talk to Brian about taking out a loan but to her surprise he was also strongly against it why do you need a space can you explain don't you have enough space here during the whole day I am not at home the apartment is all yours why waste

money on nonsense I don't cook all over the apartment only in the kitchen and it's small I don't have room to store all I need Maya tried to explain you used to have enough space here before anyway I don't want to fight about it but if you want my opinion I'm totally against the loan not getting any support from anyone Maya resigned herself to it her mood was ruined because she was so fired up about the idea of expansion she had already imagined how she would grow to her own pastry shop and become known throughout

the city but it was not to be the next day Maya woke up completely shattered she felt nauseous and had no energy at all this continued for several days and finally Brian persuaded her to go to the clinic where Maya learned that she was pregnant Brian took the news calmly and without emotion we need to get married he said just as calmly need to you mean if it weren't for the pregnancy we wouldn't have gotten married Maya clarified why would we everything is fine with us a stamp in my passport doesn't affect my attitude towards

you in any way do people get married only because of the stamp in their passport Maya wondered have no idea why people get married probably so that the children have official parents you have a peculiar understanding of weddings Maya wondered I always thought thought people get married because they love each other and want to be together for life and who's stopping them from being together if they're not married is it against the law to live together without marriage no but it's an entirely different status Maya tried to persuade her lover but to no avail Maya

enough already we have to get married and we'll get married no problem a month later they had a wedding there were few guests only 20 people the day before the wedding Maya met her future mother-in-law who clearly did not like her do not worry about it at all Brian reassured she will go to her City in 2 days after the wedding and you will only hear her sometimes on the phone my mom is a hard person even I cannot find a Common Language with her so a negative attitude towards you is quite expected as Brian

said said Maya's mother-in-law left in a few days and everything went back to normal about 3 weeks after the wedding Maya needed to deliver another order the cake was huge and she carried it with difficulty up the stairs suddenly she stumbled and fell with the cake a sharp pain in her stomach Twisted Meer in half following Meer up the stairs was a woman who immediately called an ambulance the result of the Fall was the loss of the baby Maya was in shock why why am I so unlucky will it ever end I can't take it

anymore as soon as something good happens an endless stream of bad luck follows Maya cried lying in the ward Brian visited his wife a couple of times and told her not to get upset and that there would be children maybe this isn't the time he suggested Maya looked at her husband with tearful eyes how is it not the time when is the time don't you care at all no of course I'm upset too it's just that I realize no matter what we have to move on if we can't change the situation then we have to

change our attitude Brian I didn't lose my purse or scratch my car I lost our baby our little man yours and mine how can you talk about it like that tears streamed from her eyes full of grief and resentment Maya understood that a man can't comprehend what a woman feels at such a moment but to talk about losing a child like losing a mitten was too much go away I want to be alone after 3 days Maya was discharged home but she was different she seemed to have grown up overnight her Carefree cheerfulness had vanished

and she didn't want to do anything this lasted nearly 7 months clients gradually disappeared because Maya refused everyone and didn't want to make cakes anymore Maya what are you doing cakes are your favorite thing Ansley tried to support her friend I can't I always have plenty of orders for children's birthday cakes and I can't you know Maya said and started to cry it was painful to see her like this something had to be done to get her out of this state and anley called Brian listen you need to take her somewhere on vacation a change

of scenery she needs positive emotions I can't I have an important project what's more important to you your wife or your project my wife and the project listen why don't you go on vacation with her huh wherever you want I'll pay for it anley was stunned by the offer on one hand she wouldn't refuse a vacation at someone else's expense but on the other she realized that her friend needed her husband's support though in this case maybe friendly support would be better okay I'll think about it and talk to Maya I'll let you know later

Ansley managed to persuade Maya to go on vacation she chose Hawaii for the vacation because she had long dreamed of going there Brian paid for the trip for his wife and anley and the friends flew to the islands the vacation did Maya good she calmed down and seemed to let go of the situation a little Maya I understand that it's hard for you said Ansley yes I don't understand how hard but you have to move on somehow you have a father who is distressed about you and Brian depends on you a lot so you have

to be strong yeah I guess you're right I need to pull myself together and move forward it's not like I can change the situation anyway two weeks flew by quickly and the results were obvious Maya returned home thinking about what she could cook to please her husband and show him that she was almost the same as before but upon entering the apartment Maya saw another woman's shoes weird Brian's at work he should be there maybe he hired someone to clean the apartment for my arrival Maya wondered she made her way to the kitchen there was

a bottle two glasses and a plate of fruit on the table it didn't seem like the presence of a cleaning lady suddenly Maya heard unmistakable sounds coming from the bedroom and went in that direction more than anything she wanted to see one of Brian's friends with his girlfriend more than anything she wanted to see one of Brian's friends not a girlfriend she opened the door and froze Brian was with the same co-worker who had visited during his sick leave what's going on here Maya asked loudly startling at the couple you're back Brian asked fearfully you're

supposed to fly in tomorrow aren't you no our trip ended and the pl was today I told you Maya replied calmly though she was in shock and barely understood what was happening Brian got up from the bed threw on his shirt and approached his wife you know I'm actually glad you caught us I'm tired of hiding Rochelle and I have been in a relationship for a long time but she was married now she divorced you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore so I'm leaving leaving what an Abomination H I'm disgusted to

even look at you I never thought I'd live with such a moral freak Maya turned around and left the apartment slamming the door loudly she walked down the stairs and cried I'm not just unlucky I'm cursed I guess God why are you doing this to me she had no other words or questions Maya came out of the entrance and sat on a bench she didn't understand how to move forward or where to go to her father and what to say that she is a complete failure she couldn't even find a decent husband Maya took out

her cell phone and dialed ansley's number I can I come over dear what's wrong Ansley asked realizing that something terrible had happened I left Brian or more precisely he left me for his mist I just caught them in her apartment or rather his apartment what a nightmare come of course I'm waiting anley stood by the window waiting for her friend why is she so unlucky just when things were starting to get better here we go again what should I say to her now what words should I use to comfort her Maya went up to the

apartment and looking at her friend sobbed loudly anley cried with her her heart was torn with pity and compassion she let Maya stay at her place for a couple of days until she could at least somewhat come to her senses Maya what are you going to do now go back home do I have any other options well don't lose heart I believe that everything will still be all right for you anley tried to support her friend you're an optimist said Maya sadly but I don't believe in it I think I don't belong in this world

at all ah friend don't you dare say that you're already scaring me anley said genuinely scared after Maya said that listen dear let's get drunk you need to relieve stress you know I don't like it well in your case it'll be the Cure two glasses of good wine never hurt anyone it'll help clear your head all right let's do it agreed Maya then pack up and let's go to the store I'm not leaving you alone are you afraid I'll do something to myself don't worry my father needs me if it wasn't for him I would

have done something a long time ago Maya said honestly Maya I might be saying something stupid now but look at the situation with Brian from Another Side after all he cheated on you from the beginning why would you want a husband like that it's better to be alone than with such a man do I have a choice or sutors or maybe I've had a lot of them who cares how many you've had I'm not married yet either so what so I haven't met the right man yet but I'm not going to marry the first guy

I meet am I I don't know anley I don't know that night the friends got drunk three glasses of wine were enough for Maya the nervous tension had taken its toll the next day she returned home to her father at first he was very upset that Maya's family life was unsuccessful and when he found out what Brian had done he was glad that everything had cleared up so quickly so you should be happy that it's all coming to light now imagine living with a man all his life and then finding out he had lived with

two families all these years you still have time to build a new relationship daddy where do I get a new relationship with my luck I can't even find a homeless guy clean him up and live with him don't be silly you'll meet Mr Wright I feel that you will and very soon if you remember I didn't like this Brian right away days went by Maya started waiting for Brian to call and say that he had changed his mind and wanted to live with her to ask her to come back but time passed and he didn't

call in 2 weeks Maya found out that Brian had filed for divorce Maya was devastated she eagerly wanted to return to her husband but didn't know how anley how can I get him back maybe go to his house and ask for forgiveness she turned to her friend for advice ask for forgiveness for what anley was shocked for being a bad wife throwing Tantrums after losing a child crying a lot he probably didn't like it all got tired of it and that's why he left for someone else Maya wake up he had that mistress all the

time for years your Tantrums have nothing to do with it but I love him I want him to be with me not her cried Maya look Maya no matter what you say or do you can't force him to be with you remember that I'll go to the divorce process and talk to him there maybe he'll change his mind about divorcing me dear what are you saying you must have some pride Maya I don't want to be proud I want to be happy and I won't be happy without him Maya repeated stubbornly do as you please

I'm sorry but I'm tired of repeating the same thing to you said anley who was tired of listening to this nonsense the divorce was scheduled for 11:30 Maya had been anxious since morning she woke up around 6:00 drank three cups of coffee and didn't let the phone out of her hands hoping that Brian would call and say he had changed his mind and the divorce was cancelled but Brian didn't call and hope was melting away every minute Maya put on a pants suit styled her hair but didn't put on makeup maybe if Brian sees her

like this he will feel sorry for her and change his mind Maya went to the venue on complete autopilot she stopped several times deciding whether to go further after all if she didn't show up there the divorce would be postponed and she would have time to reconcile with her husband Maya looked at her watch it wasn't 11:00 yet she sat down on a park bench near the necessary building why to cry so heavily she heard a woman's voice Maya looked up across from her stood two women of strange appearance one was wearing a dress a

hoodie numerous bracelets and rings and a bright necklace the other looked equally unusual a long skirt a multicolored shirt and many pieces of jewelry on her arms she had beads around her neck neck and dark glasses over her eyes Maya felt uncomfortable excuse me are you saying that to me Maya asked to you baby said the woman with the beads around her neck why are you worrying so much after all you've already been through grief and this is just a small thing how do you know Maya was surprised I know all about you would you

like me to tell you I have no money warned mea and who told you that I need money I don't the best reward for me is when people are happy when you become rich then you can pay me if you'd like to oh don't make me laugh getting rich with my luck is out of the question I can only go bankrupt Maya smiled for some reason she felt amused by these words well laugh laugh is better than tears and as for your bad luck that will soon pass you better listen to what I have to

say you don't have to try to hold on to your husband let him go forgive him and let him go don't cling to the past or you'll miss the future you know you need to get a divorce and wish your ex-husband happiness only sincerely and from the heart only then will you meet your true love and be happy how do you know that it sounds fantastic and you believe me it will be you have a very bright future waiting for you happy and secure but you have to let go of the past first I wish

I knew how to do that said Maya sadly it's Elementary imagine your spouse and his mistress before your eyes mentally wish them happiness sincerely from the heart let everything work out for them Maya wondered how this woman knew so much about her and Brian suddenly Maya thought that the women in front of her were actresses hired by the creative Ansley to put on a show and make Maya believe that she didn't need Brian I see you doubt the veracity of my words smiled the woman with beads on her neck do you remember how in the

third grade you stole a beautiful penc from the teacher's desk and you never admitted it to anyone I know you remember after all you are still tormented by this story Maya blushed she had never been so ashamed before it was true no one not a single soul in the world knew of this transgression of hers for which she was truly ashamed do you believe me now the woman smiled I do I apologize why are you apologizing you have the right not to believe the first person you meet that's fine I just Pro proved to you

that I'm not a liar of which there are many by the way go baby you got to go and don't forget what I told you may I ask you another question Maya suddenly asked yes although I already know what you want to ask don't don't worry you'll have children two and your father will see both grandchildren that was quite a shock this was something Maya hadn't expected she'd seen things like this in movies but it wasn't real and here in real life such Miracles happened thank you so much you have no idea how much you've

helped me right now where can I find you Maya asked why if I need to I'll find you myself thank you so much go go it's already time and don't worry he'll be very sorry he did that to you the woman said lastly who Brian Maya clarified yes replied the woman and taking her companion standing next to her under her arm walked on only then did Maya realize that the woman with the beads around her neck was blind what wow I've never experienced such a thing before I must tell Ansley she'll be amazed thought Maya

she had already come to the building but suddenly stopped took a step to the side and closed her eyes the most hated image appeared in front of her eyes her husband and his mistress Maya calmly visualized their faces and mentally said three times in a row I'm letting you go be happy and she suddenly felt better I wonder how it works I didn't do anything I just said the words but it made me feel better it's a paradox thought Meer as she walked inside Brian came to the meeting with relle for some reason Maya felt

amused by it as if relle was afraid to let him go alone to meet his wife without letting Brian utter a word Maya said I totally agree with the divorce and I wish my ex spouse happiness from the bottom of my heart after all the papers were signed Brian approached Maya I didn't expect such an act from you I was sure you would cause a scene and ask for time to reconcile you're a wonderful woman I told you that right away he lowered his head and added quietly I'm sorry it happened and didn't work out

that's okay it's just an experience be happy Brian I'm sorry I have to go when are you going to get your stuff and give me the keys one of these days I'll call you Maya waved and walked towards the exit she was in a great mood and felt incredibly light whether it was the effect of the blind woman's words or letting go of the situation was unknown but Maya felt light and at peace for the first time in month months since the loss of the child she called Ansley Hi friend what are you doing tonight

hi anley was extremely surprised by Maya's good mood she hadn't heard her so cheerful and happy in a long time how are you doing have you reconciled with your husband no I'm an officially divorced woman answered Maya cheerfully Maya what have you been drinking Ansley asked still puzzled no where could I have been drinking I've just come out of my divorce meeting or do you think they serve champagne after a divorce Maya laughed then I don't understand why you're so pleased anley admitted frankly come to me and I'll tell you everything Maya intrigued I'll cook

something delicious we can have an occasion expect you at 6 okay deal said anley and disconnected and thought maybe she's experiencing unreasonable Joy from the stress it happens very strange Behavior but when anley arrived at Maya's house in the evening and her friend told her everything she was relieved about Maya State of Mind although anley was extremely surprised to hear about such an amazing fortune teller I honestly don't believe in fortune tellers and psychics they are just good psychologists who can read our emotions and experiences and predict the future anley said no anley I'm telling

you she's real she told me something that no one could know and couldn't have guessed because I had long forgotten about it Meer insisted that's why I believe her prophecy well let's see how it goes agreed anley not wanting to argue and ruin her friend's mood Maya went on with her life slowly she began to get her old clients back and acquire new ones she signed up for a master class to improve her cake decorating skills and realized a longtime Dream by buying a kitten named Marquis her father looked at his daughter and marveled it

was as if she had blossomed a new Meer I'm so glad you're recovered from everything and are yourself again he said to his daughter I want you to do well you know I've been thinking maybe I was wrong then but I think that now you could rent for your own business it was Maya's turn to be surprised Daddy are you serious you were against it totally serious why not take risks while you're young we'll have to find out and do the math may I ask you something sure you didn't want to give the money because

of Brian right because you didn't like him yes her father said said honestly I didn't trust him I see okay Daddy I'll find out and tell you Maya found a place researched everything and calculated the funds needed Maya's father's savings covered only half the amount and she told him they would need to take out a loan are you ready to risk it you know I'm tired of being afraid of bad luck Maya said cheerfully and I found loans with favorable interest rates for small business is if everything goes as planned I can easily pay it

back maybe even before the deadline I believe in you my dear you will definitely succeed her father said for the next few weeks Maya dealt with paperwork and prepared the room for business she rented equipment bought groceries and set everything up she set up a small shop window to sell some items locally the location was convenient near a un University offices and residential neighborhoods to her great surprise the business quickly took off past clients learning that Maya was opening a pastry shop came for cakes cupcakes and cookies it's been 2 years during this time Maya

opened two confectionary shops and two small kiosks with fresh baked goods in addition to sweets they baked baguettes Loaves and puffs with Savory filling things Maya's father was proud of her you see luck loves you you're doing great daddy I've got a surprise for you I bought you a trip to a cool sanatorium Maya said to her father seeing his attempt to object she added quickly no objections you're going and that's final you need to improve your health I can afford it now and send you to rest the place is gorgeous you'll love it and

want to go again for how long asked the man resigned 24 days and don't make a face like I'm forcing you to eat semolina you're an adult you must realize that at your age you'd need to take special care of your health so think about what books to buy so you won't be bored you have two days to pack yes sir father said jok ly and raised his hand to his head saluting like a soldier well done the next day anley called well hello business lady won't you treat an old friend to a piece of

delicious cake hi anley I'm a bit busy to be honest let me send dad to the sanatorium tomorrow and we can meet tonight okay let's go to Deja Vu then Ansley suggested why I don't know that place oh it's a new restaurant that opened a couple of months ago it's excellent shall we book a table book it for 8:00 p.m. tomorrow I can't make it earlier great see you tomorrow then the next day in the morning Maya helped her father pack and took him to the train station taking her father's word to follow all the

procedures and not to come home early Maya sent him off to rest she had many things planned for the day and was still busy until evening while driving and talking on the phone she didn't notice and cut off another car the problem was the car was costly which meant big trouble the driver jumped out shouting where did you buy your license you and stroe determinedly toward Maya's car Maya shrank back anticipating the confrontation and rolled down the window a little seeing that the culprit of the accident was a woman the first driver stopped looked carefully

at Meer and suddenly asked are you all right I'm fine Maya replied in Surprise and got out of the car I didn't scratch your car did I no I managed to slow down in time good reaction but you shouldn't drive like that or you could have an accident I'm sorry I don't usually drive like this it's just a hectic day all right then have a good day and good luck on the road the man said and walked towards his car wait Maya caught up with the man and handed him her business card here take it

you'll get a 30% discount on any order as compensation the man took the business card and asked in surprise so this is your pastry shop yes it is anley said and extended her hand for a handshake The Stranger smiled and took her hand Steven Ryback restauranteur a colleague then Maya smiled at that moment Steven's phone rang yes yes I'm on my way literally 5 minutes he said to someone on the phone and then toaya sorry I'm rushing I'll definitely come for the cake they're great I've tasted them he got into the car and drove away

Maya watched him leave and thought that for the first time in her life she was glad for her in attention she met a colleague a very handsome colleague Steven was about the same height as Maya but athletic and very attractive she even smiled at her thoughts thinking of a man as interesting for the first time since her divorce yes I clearly lack a personal life or rather it is completely absent thought Maya and smiled again in the evening she arrived at the Deja Vu Restaurant a little late Ansley was already waiting for her at the

table you're late I'm sorry I've had a hectic day I sent my dad to a sanatorium in the morning then I had a small accident then the tax office then the suppliers I just got off work I haven't even had an opportunity to change Maya ranted okay stop dear have a glass of champagne and relax you're speaking like a hunted horse tell me is your dad glad about the trip and what about the accident nobody was hurt you know my dad he is not over excited but he went I hope he likes it there the

place is gorgeous Maya drank champagne and slowly relaxed and the accident it was nothing special I didn't notice the car on the turn everyone is alive and unharmed even the cars but the driver was so handsome Maya rolled her eyes dreamily that's interesting tell me about it oh anley I think I urgently need a man or I'll soon be throwing myself at pass by and by the way he is in the restaurant business I didn't ask what kind of restaurant oh come on yes he just got a phone call and left quickly but I gave

him my business card and he promised to come back for the cake that's already good let's hope he will come soon Ansley smiled the women placed the order drank champagne and chatted merrily both were in a great mood suddenly Maya heard behind her you haven't crashed my car so you decided to continue at my restaurant Maya turned around and saw Steven standing behind her oh good evening is this your restaurant actually it's mine is something wrong any complaints about the service Steven asked in a Hostess manner no no everything is fine Maya smiled wonderful you

know I just saw a familiar hooligan and that's why I decided to ask how things were going since everything's fine for her then rest up have a nice evening perhaps you'd like to join us Maya asked surprised at herself maybe but a little later Steven smiled and stepped away from the table I take it this handsome guy is the driver you almost crushed today Ansley said and I understand you though he's really handsome if I were you I'd turn on all my charm and try to charm him what if he's married he's well into his

30s I'd say he's into his 40s but you can flirt and find out if he's married or not then their orders arrived and the women began to eat the food was excellent indeed after finishing the main course Maya and anley continued to chat and joke both were in a great mood the waitress came over and placed another bottle of champagne and a plate of fruit on the table we didn't order any more champagne anley said calmly it's on the house the waitress smiled and placed a third glass on the table Maya began to worry she

real realized that Steven would be joining them now but she had already drunk a little relaxed and was not coordinating her words well anley don't leave me with him she begged her friend but you really need to relax well Ansley are you my friend or his yours of course but she didn't finish because Steven pulled up a chair and sat down next to the women Maya was shaking inside with excitement there was some incredible tantalizing smell coming from Steven after about 10 minutes Ansley apologized and said she urgently needed to leave Maya almost shrieked with

indignation pleading with her eyes not to leave her alone with Steven but anley was adamant leaving she leaned over to Maya and said quietly I am your friend that's why I'm leaving you two alone have a good good evening and call me tomorrow Maya was afraid to be alone with Steven she and anley drank a bottle of champagne between them but for non-drinking Meer it was too much plus a glass from the second bottle meanwhile the champagne did its job and Maya started to say Steven may I ask you a question just answer honestly please

of course I always answer honestly Steven smiled as he watched Maya getting drunk before his eyes are you married no I never have been why is that are you against an official relationship no just didn't have time at first and now I'm actively searching for a soulmate but so far unsuccessful he kept smiling he definitely liked Maya especially now that she was in such a relaxed State and not trying to keep up appearances what about you you are you married he touched her arm and it was as if Maya had been electrocuted she was already

struggling to hold herself together and here was such a gentle touch Maya turned her whole body toward Steven and looked into his eyes I'm about to do something I'll be terribly ashamed of tomorrow but I'm going to do it anyway she leaned down and kissed him first he responded Maya was already dizzy and now her legs were no longer obeying her as well walk me home she said quietly to Steven with pleasure Maya woke up and looked around where was she this was definitely not her apartment she was sleeping on a huge bed covered with

a plaid blanket oh no what a nightmare what have I done echoed in her head the door opened and Steven entered the room with a tray in his hand good morning sleeping beauty he smiled why Sleeping Beauty Maya didn't understand because you said so yesterday you're sleeping beauty and I woke you up with a kiss like a real Prince oh I'm ready to fall through the ground now admitted the woman then you'll have to take me with you why because I now know exactly who my soulmate is Steven smiled again and winked at Maya embarrassing

her more I'm sorry I'm really embarrassed I don't drink at all it's all ansley's fault she said to me you need to relax have some champagne what a nightmare so that's who I should thank your friend and the champagne laughed Steven you're having fun aren't you I'm ready to fall through the ground and you're having fun Steven set the coffee and breakfast tray aside and sat down next to her I know what I need to do to make you not want to fall through the ground anymore he said and kissed Maya Steven was an incredible

man Maya used to think Brian was the best and now she realized that Steven was the man of her dreams and she didn't want to go anywhere from here a week later Maya moved her things and the cat to Steven's place they started living together Steven was busy with his four restaurants and Maya with her pastry shop they were preparing for the wedding by the time Maya's father returned from the sanatorium they had already applied for the wedding Maya's father immediately liked his daughter's fiance Steven was so polite cultured educated and intelligent that he couldn't

help but charm his future father-in-law you see daughter everything is fine with you a decent husband and a successful business so now I don't worry about the life ahead of you yes daddy you were right me and Steven were preparing for the wedding there was just under a week to go today Maya had to pick up her dress from the salon she got into the car and was about to go when the phone rang without looking at the screen Maya answered hello she heard a familiar voice and could not believe her own ears it was

Brian hi Brian are you on business I just don't have much time so talk fast Maya said we need to meet we I don't need to please can you please make time for me Maya hesitated I'll be near Central Park in 2 hours if it's convenient let's meet there yeah okay I'll be there thanks Maya picked up her dress and drove to downtown there she had another meeting about organizing the wedding after chatting with the organizer she drove up to the park Brian was standing at the entrance apparently afraid to let Maya pass she got

out of the car and walked over to him Brian looked at his ex-wife and marveled at how much she had changed you look wonderful he said thank you let's make this quick I really don't have much time Maya I wanted to apologize to you for real I'm so guilty I just now realized what an idiot I was Brian I accept your apology and I don't resent you it's been a long time coming it's just the way it is it's an experience things didn't work out with relle I left her 6 months ago she's different not

like you you're sincere caring and real she's selfish sorry for you what do you want from me I want you to come back to me I regretted every day that I did that to you it's like my mind went blank because of relle forgive me and come back Maya looked at her ex-husband in surprise that strange woman with the beads was right about everything even that Brian I'm not coming back to you not because I'm happy with another man but because you're not my man you're my unfortunate past and I have a happy future ahead

of me I'll tell you something else I'm not your woman you were just comfortable and convenient with me but you never loved me you will definitely meet another woman but it's definitely not Me Goodbye Maya turned around and went to her car she drove to her happy future with a calm heart there was no resentment towards Brian she had let him go back then on the day of their divorce and she didn't remember it anymore nor did she want to she picked up her cell phone and dialed Steven where are you she asked in deja

vu what's wrong Steven sounded excited I'll be right in 5 minutes okay said Steven fearfully Maya drove up to the restaurant where her fiance was already waiting for her Maya what's wrong Maya walked over and kissed her lover nothing I just wanted to kiss you urgently well that's good then don't scare me like that anymore I thought there was a problem don't worry we'll be fine I know it for sure Maya didn't know yet that very soon there would be another event in her life that would make her absolutely happy and doubly so Maya would

have twins a boy and a girl but that would come later after the wedding