Five

Everything happened quickly. Alexey only heard a shot before he fell to the office floor and died. The friends teleported to Misha’s apartment and said goodbye. It was not easy for them to leave. But it was necessary. So they appeared in Roma’s office in Germany. The friends shook hands, and Dasha teleported to her home. They knew that they would soon lose their power, but they were ready for it. They understood that there was no other way. Life took its course. All four became ordinary people, but this did not bring them any discomfort. Rather, they were glad to be relieved of responsibility. After all, it was responsibility for the whole world! Now everything was fine. No terrorist attacks, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions… Everything was calm. Milena gave birth to her third child. The Osipov family lived happily. They did not remember the past, what they had to endure. They became an ordinary family. Dasha entered college to become a doctor. This was her childhood dream, and given her intelligence, studying was not difficult for her. Katya worked as an accountant and remained in her job. She didn’t like change. But such a routine brought her happiness. Roma was promoted to rector of the university. He also achieved harmony. *** A handsome blond sits in a cafe and does not notice how a charming fair-haired girl of about twenty-eight approaches him. She sits down next to him, and only then does Roma pay attention to her. - Would you like to meet? My name is Alena. - Roma. Very nice. Would you like some coffee? - I don’t mind. Shall we exchange numbers? - Certainly. If only he had known then what this acquaintance would lead to…