A Surprise Visit.

Ivan had just returned from his early morning exercise when he met Vera at home.

"Oh, you are back? So early!" He muttered, breathing heavily, as he collapsed on the floor, gulping down the last content in the bottle.

"Yeah, I need to do some laundry. If I don't come home early, I will feel lazy about it." She explained, "How did you sleep, fitness man?"

"Oh, I slept fine. Only that you did not cook before leaving. I had to get up and prepare something to eat unless I wanted to starve," he whined, letting out a long and heavy sigh.

"I know, lazy ass. That's why I made pasta and chicken Caesar salad for you," she said, wearing a smile, and anticipating his expression.

Of course, it was just as she expected. He immediately turned to her and grinned.

"You are the best, Vera. If Richard doesn't end up marrying you, I will make sure he suffers."

"Okay, don't flatter me now. Go and have your bath, you stink!" She said, feigning to be disgusted.

"It's just sweat, c'mon." He whined, getting u