I fell in love with another woman, and we’re expecting a baby, the husband said….

Either way, get in the car, I’ll take you home. Or leave the road, I’m in a hurry. Okay, okay, I don’t want to go in this state.

Take me home. Take me home! It’s your responsibility because you practically hit me with your car. Anne quickly got up from the wet asphalt and plopped down on the passenger seat.

When the driver turned to her, she said in surprise, You? Matthew, if I remember your name correctly. Yes, that’s me. I recognised you right away.

You’re Anne. The man and the woman laughed. What a coincidence that she practically got the wheels of the same car as a few months ago.

Well, I remember where to take you, the man said with a smile. But Anne smiled sadly in response. A lot has changed in my life.

Now I have another address. You know, there are new apartment buildings not far from the South Bridge. Yes, I know.

So it turns out we’re neighbours now, the man smiled. Excuse my curiosity. Why did you move from a house to an apartment? My daughter and I are dreaming of moving into a house.

The air is cleaner there. Everything is different. I divorced my husband.

He bought me this apartment. So I moved. Anne replied.

I’m sorry. But as far as I remember, you had a happy family not long ago. It’s all banal.

I couldn’t have children with my husband. But his mistress got pregnant. Now they live in my house, enjoying life.

And I’m in the apartment. That’s it. I’ve satisfied your curiosity.

Let’s be quiet now. I have an important day at work tomorrow. I’m sorry, Anne.

I didn’t realise it was like this. Matthew was silent for the rest of the way to Anne’s house. When they arrived, the man smiled.

We’re neighbours. I live across the street. I hope this isn’t the last time we meet.

Only, let us under different circumstances. Thank you for the ride, Anne smiled. She only fell asleep towards morning, thinking about the work she had done on the project and about Matthew.

The man was handsome. And being with him felt simple and easy. Anne found herself hoping to meet him again, but under more pleasant circumstances.

In the morning, barely opening her eyes, Anne looked at the clock and was horrified. I overslept! Oh, not today! She rushed around her apartment, trying to get ready as quickly as possible. Within 10 minutes, she was fully dressed, had managed to touch up her lashes, apply blush, and tie her long hair in a tight bun.

She cursed herself for not calling a taxi in advance again and now had to waste precious time waiting for a car. Good morning, neighbour! Anne heard a familiar voice behind her. Turning around, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Matthew, help me! I’m late for an important meeting! She ran towards the car, where her recent acquaintance was waiting. I had been working until late last night on a project and it’s critical for my future and the company’s reputation. The boss says the client is very picky and only I know the nuances of the project’s execution.

Therefore, only I can convince the customer that our project is the right fit for him. Well, how can I refuse a beautiful woman? By the way, I’m also in a hurry for an important meeting. It’s not far from here, where you almost hit me yesterday, remember? Anne pleaded with the man.

He noted her natural beauty, with minimal makeup. I agree, but I have a condition. We’ll have lunch together sometime.

Matthew, anything you want. Let’s go! As they drove up to the office, Anne jumped out of the car and hurried into the building. Matthew looked at her with a smile.

He could not understand the man who, of his own free will, will let such a woman out of his life. After parking the car, Matthew headed towards the same office building. Meanwhile, Anne, panting, literally flew into the office.

Phew, she got here in time. Wes, have you looked at the project? I did everything I could and even more. There are some questions.

Construction is planned by the river and I solved the flooding problem like this. Anne took a pencil from the desk and showed the way to solve the problem on the unfolded sheet of paper with drawings. For a few seconds, Wes was stunned with admiration…