“There will be no re-take” — a novel by Viktoriya Volkova in the genre of contemporary short love romance.
“Daniyar Petrovich, when can I re-take the data analysis? I’ve prepared. It’s a mistake. I can’t be without my scholarship. Please!”
“You… Konstantinova?” — Gаyev draws it out lazily. “There will be no re-take.”
“Please, Daniyar Petrovich,” I try to catch even a hint of emotion in his utterly indifferent eyes. “Otherwise I’ll be expelled. And I can’t…”
“Everyone of you says that,” he waves it off.
“Daniyar Petrovich! I beg you… I agree to anything. Any assignments. I can do it, you’ll see. Give me a chance,” I plead, and I’m even afraid to think what expulsion from the university will mean.
“All right, Konstantinova. I’ll see you tomorrow,” he shrugs. “If you don’t come, then that’s it.”
“No-no, of course I’ll come!” I hurriedly promise. “I have a shift starting at seven. In two hours, can I get it in? Or should I ask for leave?” I ask, not even sure why.
“Ask for leave, Konstantinova. Ask for leave,” he smirks, looking at me as if he’s studying prey—like a boa constrictor.