5

The next day, Alina was able to talk calmly with Veronica only after dinner. And she asked to explain whether Alina is free in her actions, given that she is twenty-one years old.

It's good that you're twenty-one. You are completely free from your parents: you can live wherever you want, study, go to work, open your own business. You can manage your life the way you want,” she replied with a smile.

— Veronica, what about the contract with the lord. Do I owe him something?

You must have a copy of the contract. Look at home or ask your mom. Read carefully, write down the incomprehensible moments. You can consult with a race relations lawyer. You will be able to read in a week or two. Go to the city library, pick up literature and study calmly. Are you going to study further?

- I don’t even remember who I studied for, but I want to get a specialty.

“Just don’t rush, deal with what you have.” If you move, you might be able to transfer your studies.

“Yeah, maybe I will, thank you.” I'm going to take a walk before bed.

Veronica was discharged home the next day. Her husband came for her. Her new friend left her phone number and offered to call if Alina needed friendly advice, or a consultation with a psychologist she knew. She did not refuse and warmly said goodbye to her first good friend in a new world for her.

Alina was kept for a couple more days, and was discharged. She had no complications, the tests were in order. Aftercare recommendations were prescribed and released.

And her doctor strongly recommended a course of visiting a psychologist. According to Dmitry Semenovich, such events do not just happen for a young girl, and memory loss served as additional stress. He even recommended a friend of mine. Alina could only thank him sincerely and say goodbye.

Mom took me home. It turns out that they lived in a wonderful area, and the apartment was really big. She met her sister as soon as she entered. She was obviously waiting for her, came up and hugged her.

Dasha was more like her mother. A fair-haired, slender girl, tall, a little curvier than Alina. This is not surprising. Alina was petite and fragile. Dasha had a clear, joyful look, and Alina felt that she was really glad to see her.

After half an hour of communication in the kitchen-living room, Alina realized that her sister's character was more like her mother's - the same talker-laughter.

Here it will be difficult for Alina, with her character. She was, of course, also quite sociable, lively, loved to make new acquaintances, but she preferred to communicate with more restrained people, intellectually developed. Chatter about clothes, boys, envious girlfriends tired her.

Or maybe it was normal for a girl of sixteen? Alina has already forgotten a little what it is like to be young and carefree. She pleaded a headache, asked to show her room.

Do you remember where your room is? Wow! Okay, let's go, I'll show you, - the sister beamed with enthusiasm.

In the room, Alina decided to continue the conversation, hoping to get to know her sister better:

— Dasha, do you know where I could keep the documents? I still don't fully believe what happened. I do not believe that I could do this to the man I love, that he could do this to me. I need to make sure, I need to figure it out.

Yes, I know, I'll show you now. Right here in this box on the shelf. Are you going to take a look now or would you like to have a bite to eat? I'll walk you to the kitchen.

“Dasha, will you visit me in an hour?” I want to get to know my life, to learn a little more about myself than nothing, - Alina smiled at her sister.

- Agreed, get acquainted. I'll pick you up in an hour.

After Dasha left, Alina looked around the room. I didn't want to take things apart. She was drawn to the shelf with documents. She took a stack out of the drawer and began to study. She sank down on the carpet, deciding to make out everything that was inside, and at least superficially examine the documents.

She did not immediately find a marriage contract. Reading is not yet recommended, and the document took up more than one page. After a thoughtful reading of the first page, I realized that my head was starting to hurt. Postponed the contract, it's better to just sort out the documents.

Another surprise awaited her in the stack. Judging by the will of her father, and it turned out to be in her hands, Alina was one of the three heirs: part of the apartment and the bank account belonged to her.

This information frankly pleased her. In this unfamiliar world for her, she had at least some kind of support. And Alina was sincerely grateful to the girl's father for taking care of the future of the family. I decided to continue the analysis of documents in the evening, my head ached, and my sister came up.

Dasha was a pleasant girl, and a sister, most likely, a good one. She looked like her mother. Pleasant, easy to talk to. But Alina judged by the girls of her world. Here, from what she had already learned, the world was not so corrupted.

Girls received a more strict upbringing, femininity and external attractiveness were valued. Local girls did not always receive education, except for school. At will, they could study, work, build a career. But still, it was on the men's shoulders that the role of material support for the family fell.

Dasha shared her life goals with her. She planned to graduate from college, work as a fashion designer for wedding hairstyles and images of brides. As Alina "translated" in her own way, a hairdresser-make-up artist specializing in brides. Well, to each his own. Alina just had to find out what she wants to do, who to become.

A conversation with Dasha gave her additional information about this world. She liked her sister. Dasha confirmed that her father left them a small inheritance. It is thanks to him that Dasha will study in the desired specialty. She will have enough for training and for the first time to get on her feet.

Alina was delighted. After all, she needs money too. But how will she learn? There is no memory of this world. She has no school knowledge, no knowledge of the world. Yes, with studies until it turns out, probably nothing. Although the certificate of graduation from the school was in those documents that she managed to look through.

Only a certificate will not give her knowledge. This is just a piece of paper, and the new Alina has no knowledge. This was the main problem. Mom said that Alina was studying to be a municipal employee. The new Alina categorically did not want to continue such an education. Moreover, her mother told her that in order to continue her studies, she would need to undergo an interview, where the teachers would immediately reveal her complete ignorance of the subjects that she studied for the first two years.

So mom Valentina advised not to rush yet, because the memory can return, because the doctor said exactly that. But Alina was sure that the memory would not return. Now in the new body there is a memory of the past life. And the memory of Yana left with her soul.

Alina said she was tired and went up to her room. Her new family was not as bad as she feared. And she really liked talking with Dasha. Alina was glad that she found a common language with her sister. Maybe they'll get in touch.

In the morning, she wasn't so sure anymore. After breakfast, she and Valentina stayed in the kitchen to talk. Alina shared her plans. She was afraid to stay in the city, where the most influential and largest clan of werewolves could ruin her life. Alina wanted to see the new world, to go to the capital. Mom Valentina said that the capital is only a day away by train. And this is practically the only large city in their country.

Werewolves also controlled this side of the political system. Large cities were a source of environmental problems, so in Russia it was decided to build small towns and villages surrounded by forests and fields.

At first, Valentina was benevolent. She listened carefully, nodding. It was only when she realized what her daughter wanted that her expression changed dramatically.

- Do you want to leave? You want to leave us here alone and run away yourself?! You've done things, and we will clear up?! she asked indignantly, jumping up from her chair. She inhaled, exhaled, continued more calmly: - And how do I feel now, are you not interested? And what should I do with Dasha? She is only sixteen. After all, she studies here, goes to school. Can you imagine what will happen now? We must rally and support each other, that's what I'll tell you!

Mom, I've been thinking about you. If I stay, this is how things will go. I will be the eternal reminder of this story. But if I stop flickering here, history will soon be forgotten. And Dasha will calmly finish her studies. And then she herself can decide where to go to study - in this city or in another. You can move closer to me if you want.

- I do not know what to say. I'm a little confused,” Mom continued a little embarrassed, “Three days ago I went to the Severin clan, I wanted to talk to Nathan.

- What? Why?! Have you spoken? What did he say to you?

“I… I have never felt such shame. It was terrible…