her sister Elena. Thinking that far from the place where been with the beautiful AnnA would forgot her but it doesn’t happen. His plan fails. Despite the horrible week spends in Odessa this time brings him a wonderful gift. He wrote his first solo song “Next to you”. In Moscow Elena is so busy with her job that she doesn’t pay attention to him. He tour the city and purchases unnecessary things to reassure. He decides to see an old classmate who working here of several years like barman. They settle a meet at the “Secret” Club where Oleg working. Jack comes slightly before opening the club to talk without noise and fuss. Since they not seen themselves long and need of time to talk for everything.
– Hello! Is Oleg here? -Jack asks the security guard in front of the club.
– Yes! Are you singing tonight? – Surprisingly and with interest, the guard look at him.
– No, I come to a old friend. – Jack responds.
– I apologize! Oleg must be at the bar.
– Thank you! – Jack nods with head and walks into the club.
– Shumakov! – Jack scream.
– That’s not true. – Oleg stand up from under bar.-I thought you would not come.
– We agreed. I promised you if I am in Moscow call to you. – Jack.
– Oleg closer and hugs Jack with the words:
– Sokolov, are you? – Oleg asks with a voice full of joy.-I can’t believe. You are here. Sit down, now I will give you one drink.
– Go! – Jack agrees. While Oleg pours Vodka asks:
– How are you? How is on the stage?
– Normally. – Jack saddened.
– What happen? -Oleg asks with interest.
– My girlfriend leaved me soon. – He said with head bent.
– Cheers! – Oleg.
– Cheers! – They drink the shots and Jack makes a strange mimic. – What’s this?
– The secret of the barman. – Oleg approaching to Jack and winks. Then backs off and pouring a second drink admitting that he knew it. -I know. I saw the newspapers.
– Sometimes I think it’s terrible to be famous. Everyone is interested in your life and wants to know everything of you. – Jack.
– I guess.
– How are you? How is marriage? – Jack asks.
– Wonderful. Beginning a second year and now we will have a child. My wife is pregnant.
– Super! Congratulations. I’m happy for you.
– It’s good but the woman often make me to crazy. I love her but she is little crazy. – Oleg.
– You are very proud of her. Seem to love her. – Jack says softly while Oleg hands the second glass:
– For women, “It’s difficult with them, but without them even harder” – Oleg pick up the glass.
– Cheers! -Jack drank the shot and add. – Lucky! – Then smile.
– Now she’s pregnant. In all of time wants something. Constantly she not feel comfortable. – Oleg.
– If you’ll get pregnant and you will be same or maybe worse. – Jack begins to laugh.
– I am glad you are here. Now here will be a DJ and it will be cheerful. After 11:00 pm it’s full and it’s Friday night. – Oleg.
– Awesome! That’s what I need. A little fun. – Jack.
After many stories Jack goes to the dance floor where he look ridiculous after the few glass of drink. After many dance he stays near to a red-haired woman with big boobs. The woman reminds him of AnnA. Dancing too close to her he tries to speak with her. Suddenly the woman’s boyfriend approach to him. Strong and much taller than Jack. Angry of the drunken Jack he hit up him. Oleg goes to see what’s going on but besides his bloody nose Jack is fine. Oleg doesn’t let him go alone and makes him to call his sister. At that moment Elena is with a girlfriend and work abouth strategy for a new case where they work together. When Oleg calls Elena she worry and goes immediately. She is accustomed to protecting him from trouble and helping him when he needs her like in this case. Gloria also goes with Elena. The two women take Jack out of the club. In the morning he tries to justify his behavior to Elena but she is still angry and doesn’t allow a conversation between them. While he stands propped up on the kitchen counter with a painful face she looks for her keys.
– Where are you going? – Jack muttered.
– Don’t have matter. – Elena replied sharply.
– For last night I want … -He looks guilty toward her but she interrupts him.
– Don’t say anything. I don’t have a time. -Elena.
– I only … – Jack when again his sister stopped him:
– You are not a child anymore. There is no one to save you of problems. -Elena said and standing in front of him while watching him furiously. She turns and leaves the apartment. Jack wonders how to apologize to her but he decides it is better to sleep a little. Since his head will be bursting out of many drinks of the club last night. A few hours later he was awakened by the bell on door. He looks around and in seconds he realizes that someone is ringing at the door. He takes him wrapper and goes to see who is. Opens and surprised. He sees a low no more than 165 centimeters dark-haired woman with indignant face:
– Hello, Jack! – She says.
– Hello! – He said after a few seconds of silence. Not understanding what is happening and why this woman speaks as if they know each other.
– Your sister sends me. I’m here for two folders red and orange.
– Ok! – He replies and moving away from the door. Jack makes a gesture for invitation to the lady.
– Thanks, but I dont know where they are. Are you going to look for them? -She asks without moving from the threshold of the door.
– Get in! And I don’t know where they are. I must to call to Elena. -The dark-haired woman takes a few steps and stands by the door:
– I’ll wait then.
– Will not you sit down? – Jack.
– Not, I hurry.
– Do we know? – He asks. At this moment the woman looks at him cunningly and smiles.
– So you don’t remember anything?
– You and me … – Jack waving the index finger of his right hand between them and she bursts out laughing. After this lowers her head slightly and covering her smile with her hand. In next moment she looks to him seriously:
– No! Last night I was with Elena and we took you together. Then we met.
– That’s relieving. – He sighs heavily.
– Let me call to her. -She pulls her phone out of her bag and while looking for Elena’s name in the phonebook. – Jack asks her:
– Are you her friend? – But he doesn’t get answer right now because Elena picks up her phone. After a detailed explanation of where the folders are the conversation ends.
– I’m sorry. Did you ask me anything? I didn’t understand. -She looks surprised at him.
– Are you her friend? – When hearing question the woman smiles.
– Not only. I am her colleague. Gloria Volkova. -Putting your left hand to Jack. He gives his right hand and says:
– Jack