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Christmas miracle
Zurich was a rather small city. And many local residents saw their advantages in this. For example, there have never been serious traffic jams on the roads of the city. Moreover, there were no huge crowds of people always hurrying somewhere either. The drive from work to the clinic took Martha no more than fifteen minutes. She planned to quickly pass all the tests and hurry up home to the children.
When she entered the clinic, she headed straight to the reception. The receptionist explained her in detail what to do, which office she needed to go to and showed her where it was. In total, she had to go through several checks and pass various tests. In order to start the procedure, she had to go up to the first floor and find office No. 10. There was a patient inside the office and she was the next in line. She didn’t have to wait long this time. Literally five minutes later the door opened and a man came out of the office. It was her turn now.
«Hello, Doctor.»
«Hello.»
«I have a referral for tests,» she said, and handed him the referral from the family doctor.
The doctor carefully read everything that was written on the paper.
«And how do you feel now?»
«Now I feel good.»
«All right. So, it says blood, urine, X-ray. In total, you will have to pass several tests and undergo several checks now.»
«Okay, Doctor.»
«Are you ready?»
«Yes, Doctor.»
«Well then, let’s get started.»
And Martha began to take all the necessary tests and pass all the necessary checks. During that evening, she had to go around more than one office in the clinic.
Having gone through all the tests she was about to leave the clinic.
«And what about the results? You’re not interested, I suppose?!» the doctor suddenly asked her.
«Why am I not interested?» she was slightly surprised at what she heard.
«You forgot to ask when you can get these very results,» he reminded.
«Ah, right. I completely forgot. When can I get the results of all my checks?»
«In three days. Your family doctor will inform you.»
«Good. Thank you, Doctor.»
«Goodbye, Martha.»
«Goodbye.»
«Take care of yourself.»
«Thank you, Doctor. All the best to you,» she said goodbye and left the office.
That’s all. It is done. All the required tests were taken and all the necessary checks were passed. She could finally go home to her children.
Upon arrival she saw the children sitting on the sofa in the living room. As usual, they were watching their favorite cartoons.
«Hi, guys! Mom’s home,» she said as soon as she entered the house.
«Hi, Mom,» the children’s voices were heard at the same time.
«How are you? How was your day today?»
«I’m fine, Mom,» Mark answered without hesitation.
«Me too,» Greta answered a little belatedly.
«So am I.»
«Mom, why did you come home later than usual today, like yesterday?»
«Well, you see, son, both today and yesterday I had some things to do.
«What kind of things, Mom?»
«It’s none of your business.»
«Aren’t you going to tell us anything?» his curiosity seemed to know no bounds.
«Why don’t you stop bothering Mom with your questions?» Greta entered the conversation. «She doesn’t have to report to you about her personal affairs!»
«It’s all right, daughter, I don’t need protection,» Martha said, after which she continued. «You understand, son, adults have their own business, which they are not obliged to tell everyone about.»
«I understand, Mom. I was just curious. After all, we are not strangers to each other.»
«We aren’t,» she agreed. «I understand your curiosity, son. Perhaps I will tell you later about it. Later, but definitely not today. I’m really tired right now.
I just want to take a break from all my affairs and work as well and get some rest.»
«Okay, Mom. I understand.»
«Fine,» she said, and went to the kitchen.
She opened the refrigerator considering its contents.
«We still have chicken schnitzels. That’s good,» she said. «Do you want something for dinner?» she asked.
«We’ve already eaten tonight, Mom,» Mark answered.
«What did you have?»
«Today after school we went to a pizzeria called Pizza Italiano.»
«Oh, I see. Where did you get the money for the pizzeria?» she suddenly became very interested.
«I still have leftovers from last time.»
«Last time?» she asked.
«Well, from my birthday. Remember, you gave me money that day yourself?»
«That’s right,» she agreed.
«That’s the money Greta and I paid for the pizza today.»
«I see. So, you are not hungry guys?» she decided to make sure again.
«No, don’t cook for us. Not for me, anyway.»
«Good. More for me,» she said with a smile on her face.
And on that joyful note, she began to cook her dinner.
Today, her children did not stay up late. They went to their rooms on time. During this time, Martha managed to have dinner and take a hot bath.
After that, she decided that now she would also go to bed. Her energy reserve for today was almost exhausted. However, this time she supposed she still had time check upon her children’s bedrooms before going to bed herself. To begin with, she decided to see her daughter. She slowly opened the door and saw that Greta was already sound asleep in her bed. After that, she headed to her son’s room to check if he was sleeping. Opening the door, she saw Mark lying on his bed. She stood for a while near the door and was about to leave the room. At that moment, her son turned to her and raised his head.
«I’m still awake,» he said in a low voice.
«Haven’t you fallen asleep yet, son?»
«No, Mom. I can’t sleep.»
«You’ve got something on your mind again?»
«Yes, Mom. You’re right,» he admitted to her.
«Let go of all your thoughts and relax, son. Don’t think about anything and you’ll soon fall asleep,» she advised him.
«I am trying but it doesn’t work, Mom. There are questions that still bother me.»
«What kind of questions, my dear?»
«I have already asked you several times. But never received an answer to them,» he said with anguish in his voice.
«You see, sweetheart, there are things that I cannot tell you yet,» she admitted honestly.
«I know, Mom. But you should try to understand me too.»
«What is it that stops you from falling asleep right now?»
«I asked you this question a couple of days ago.»
«About your Dad?»
«Yes.»
«Oh, Mark. It’s not that simple,» she said and sighed heavily.
«See! You never answered this question for me!» he stated.
«It’s all very difficult, darling,» she sighed again. «I think I’ll talk to you and Greta about it a little later.»
«Later? And when is it going to be?»
«When you grow up.»
«But I’ve grown up already! I’m already twelve years old! I’m not a kid anymore, Mom.»
«Quiet, my son, don’t speak so loudly or you’ll wake up your sister,» she said, and fell silent for a while. «I will definitely tell you everything, but not today. Deal?»
«Deal.»
«Don’t be angry with me, please. Maybe after Christmas I’ll tell you the whole truth about your father.»
«Do you promise?»
«I do.»
«So, you’ll tell us everything after Christmas?»
«Yes, after Christmas I will tell you everything. Now close your eyes and don’t think about anything.»
«Okay, Mom.»
«Good night, sweetie.»
«Good night, Mom.»
In parting, Martha patted her son on the head and kissed him on the forehead. It’s true, they are already quite adults.
Mark will turn thirteen next year. And Greta was quite smart and developed beyond her years. It would be impossible to hide the truth from them all the time.
Besides, it’s just pointless. After all, children had the right to know the whole truth about their father. In any case, she had already given her word to her son and was not going to break it.
CHAPTER 4
ANOTHER CHALLENGE
Morning came. Martha had woken up before the alarm went off. That night she slept well and upon waking up began to collect her thoughts.
Like yesterday today she had to do everything on time: wake up her children, make coffee and breakfast for them, take them to school.
She began to recollect how the previous day had gone. She recalled how she went to the clinic after work and went through all the necessary checks there.
She remembered that the day before doctor had reminded her that the results of all her tests and checks would be ready three days later. And to get all the results ready, she will need to contact her family doctor. And since today was Wednesday, then already on Friday she could easily plan her visit to the clinic. She also recalled her promise which she had made last night to her son before going to bed. She always kept her word in this life to any person. And if she gave her word, she must kept it no matter what the cost. The house was still very quiet and the children, apparently, were still sound asleep in their beds.
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