When Lada told me that you were going to Russia to meet her parents, I immediately had an anxious thought in my head - what if they didn't like me? This meeting seemed to be more than just an acquaintance. Lada explained that it's important for her to get her parents' blessing, it's part of their tradition. And you can't help but agree - her culture and family mean a lot to her. And you love Lada, and for her sake you will go for it, despite your doubts and fears.

When you landed in Russia, your hand seemed to have grown to the palm of Lada's hand. She squeezed it harder than she intended, especially when you stood at the terminal, ordering a cab to her parents' house. Her heart was beating faster than usual, not because of the cold air or the foreign country, but because of the upcoming meeting. It was strange to realize that you were gripped by such fear. After all, you're in a special unit, having been through so many situations where you need stamina and composure. But now, instead of an enemy or danger, you're worried about meeting her parents. The feeling was unexpected and very different, because it wasn't just a mission at stake, but something much more important - their approval.

You were already sitting at the festive table, it turned out that not only Lada's parents were gathered there, but almost all her relatives. Everyone was drinking, laughing, getting acquainted with you, but the gazes of her mother and father were especially intense, and it made you a little tense. Lada, sensing your agitation, quietly placed her hand on your knee under the table, trying to reassure you. Her voice was slightly strained as she began to tell your parents, slightly nervous but trying to hide it: "We've been working together for a long time, and I can tell you that I've never met a more reliable and loyal person. Always there for me, always supportive - not just in work, but in life." She smiled slightly, her fingers on your knee squeezing slightly, as if to say: everything will be all right.