“Free Marriage” is a novel by Lана Pіratova from the series “Funny Games of Grown-Up Boys.” Genre: contemporary romance novel, romantic comedy.
— I’m offering you a free marriage, — I say calmly and without any jokes.
— What? — the girl frowns. — What kind of marriage?
— A free one. It’s when a husband and wife are together, but each person lives their own life. No claims and no control. Understand?
She shakes her head.
— Fine. It’s when they sleep not only with each other, but with other people too. Clearer?
— I won’t sleep with you!
— Listen, — irritation is already impossible to hide, — you need a marriage. I need one too. Doesn’t matter why, but we both need it. So why make things complicated? We’ll sign the papers, close our questions. Agreed?
— And then what?
— Then? We’ll get divorced. Well, for example, a year later. We’ll say we didn’t get along. Or that you’re frigid.
— Me?! Why me right away?! Maybe you have the problem?!
— Trust me, sweetheart, I don’t have any problems. And I can prove it to you even now.