On this sunny day, when the sky was as clear and cloudless as the expected future of Polina and Gleb, a new chapter of their life began. The wedding ceremony promised to be an event that will forever remain in the hearts of the newlyweds and their guests. But, as is often the case, there was a lot of drama and tension, which threatened to destroy the seemingly perfect picture of their happiness.

And only time could show how long these young hearts will be able to resist the tests that have already been prepared for them. But now, at this solemn wedding moment, none of the guests even guessed that the fateful hour would come just today, right during the wedding. The secret that will forever change the fates of the newlyweds will soon be revealed.

The wedding ceremony was in full swing. The happy groom and bride, Polina and Gleb, solemnly sat down in their honorable place. The guests continuously raised their glasses, making toasts.

And the newlyweds had already managed to demonstrate their first dance, which caused a storm of applause. Polina was preparing for this event very carefully. On her initiative, she and Gleb even took several dance lessons from the teacher to surprise all the guests.

In the fancy restaurant, a few guests gathered, mostly friends and acquaintances of Gleb’s parents, who played an important role in the society. Gleb’s mother, Victoria Sergeevna, was clearly not delighted with this event. She categorically did not like the future bride.

She considered Polina unworthy of her only son. Despite her disapproval, she still took part in the preparation of the wedding, although she did it very reluctantly. If it were not for the fact that the bride was in an interesting position, she would not have to hurry with the organization of the wedding.

Perhaps, in this case, it would be possible to choose another candidate for the role of the bride. And Gleb’s mother would be in the seventh heaven from happiness in this case. But the circumstances turned out exactly as they did.

Before the ceremony itself, Victoria Sergeevna again had a scandal with her husband. Her cry and indignation became another negative note in the overall picture of the wedding. How could it be possible to choose her among all the friends? Yes, she is just a beggar from the dormitory of the university.

Oh my God, what a shame on my head, our boy picked up. And now you are immediately pregnant. He had a chance to choose any other of the worthy girls of our circle.

Yes, they are capricious and spoiled, but their parents are on the same level as us. They would be related to worthy people, with a high position in society and with a deficit. And what about this one? Where are her relatives? Why didn’t they show up? You offered to wait for their arrival, but why wait? In two months, her belly will be visible to everyone.

Okay, let her get married. And then at work they already hinted that it would be nice to get him married to a family. Ours is already working in law, and this is a student from some deaf village.

And it was necessary for them to meet. The woman was indignant in conversation with her husband. Vika, well, nothing can be done already, the father of the groom replied.

The wedding is scheduled, and our son must act like a real man. After all, Polina is waiting for his child, we will have to accept his choice. Her husband tried to calm her down.

But Victoria Sergeevna just waved her hand and just went to her room. The whole wedding was recorded on video, and the photographer did not miss the opportunity to ask the guests to pose for him. All the women were dressed in luxurious outfits, and against their background Polina’s wedding dress looked very modest.

After all, she did not have the opportunity to buy herself a coveted wedding dress, which she had seen in the salon before. And Gleb was in no hurry to pay, he had to cut costs and save on himself. However, this did not bother her at all.

For her, the main thing was that they sincerely loved each other with Gleb. And soon they will become parents. Gleb constantly received calls and text messages with congratulations, constantly distracted by the answers to friends and acquaintances.

Polina repeatedly asked him to turn off the phone, but the groom categorically refused. At the moment when the photographer asked the young couple to take a position by a small fountain, Gleb’s phone vibrated again. He looked at the screen, and his face turned pale for a moment, and he immediately jumped from the bride in horror.

How could you? I trusted you so much! And you, it turns out, are no better than others. How many men did you have before me? Polina, stunned by his words, looked through his shoulder at the screen of the phone, and froze in horror. In the photo, there was a girl surrounded by different men in ambiguous poses, and with her face.

From shock, the bride could not say a word. But then, coping with emotions, she tried to justify herself in front of the groom. Gleb, listen, I have no idea what it is.

This is not me in the photo. Don’t you see that this is an ordinary photomontage? Don’t you believe me? I believe my eyes. And what I see now is not in your favor.

Enraged, Gleb did not even want to listen to his beloved’s excuses. At that moment, Gleb’s mother ran up and, without hiding her malice, added, I told you that all these guests are the same. They just need to catch a decent guy, tie him to their children and arrange a comfortable life for themselves.

And this child is probably not even yours. She probably doesn’t even know who he is. You need to drive her without delay.

And tomorrow I will arrange everything to cancel your painting. Polina, stunned and humiliated, ran out into the street, unable to cope with the pain and resentment. Tears streamed down her cheeks, leaving dark traces of mascara, which seemed to burn her skin as a reminder of recent events.

She stumbled, barely holding on to her feet, and finally ran to the nearest square. Falling on a cold wooden bench, Polina, trembling hands, began to dial Gleb’s number. To explain to him that all this is just a terrible mistake, someone’s evil joke.

Her fingers hardly obeyed. The phone almost fell out of her hands. Gleb, please listen to me.

She tried to speak, but her voice was interrupted by wheezing. This is not me in those photos. But she did not have time to say a word, as a furious cry of Gleb spread from the tube, burning her ear and soul.

You may not even justify yourself. I don’t want to see you anymore. Get out of my life, and don’t even try to impose someone else’s child on me.

These words pierced her heart like a knife. Polina sighed with grief and injustice. She closed her eyes, trying to hold back a stream of tears.

But in vain. But I am not guilty of anything. Her voice sounded desperate, almost begging.

I don’t know what these pictures are. Believe me, please, I have always been faithful to you. But her words disappeared in the void, without finding any response.

She felt the world around her collapse, and nothing seemed to be able to bring back the old life. Polina continued to wheeze, sitting on a bench in a deserted square, hugging herself with her hands, as if trying to protect herself from pain and loneliness. And then, all of a sudden, Gleb’s mother picked up the phone.

In the phone call, the angry voice of Victoria Sergeyevna sounded clearly, and she didn’t hesitate at all in her expressions, calling Polina the most offensive words. In anger, unable to stand humiliation, the bride threw her smartphone far into the bushes. She embraced herself with her hands, trembling with resentment and pain.

And the memories of how she met Gleb for the first time poured over her with new strength. And they met in a very romantic place, at the exhibition of a famous German artist. Where, as he claimed, he came in completely by accident.

Since then, they began to meet, and after a while, they confessed to each other in love. Gleb was in the seventh heaven from happiness when he found out that they were expecting a child. And he immediately offered to legalize their relationship as soon as possible, so that the baby would be born in a legal marriage.

But now everything that seemed so strong and reliable just collapsed in an instant. Polina, torn apart by thoughts, whispered to herself, what will I tell my parents? After all, this situation can harm my father. How stupid I was.

I should have waited for them, and then arrange a wedding. She slowly slipped off the bench on the grass, involuntarily dropping her elegant shoes from her feet. Polina was so absorbed in her thoughts and pain that she did not notice the passers-by at all, who, surprisingly, stopped looking at her.

A lonely bride in a wedding dress, sitting right on the lawn. And then, suddenly, she felt a light touch to her shoulder and turned around involuntarily. Polina, is that you? What a surprise! How did you get here? And even in such an elegant appearance! Polina raised her eyes and saw Igor in front of her, the very guy who was once in love with her at school.

Although he was a little older, Polina always liked the young man. But the young man’s shyness did not allow him to confess his feelings. Subsequently, he regretted that he had never approached her.

Now, seeing her in such a broken state, he approached her without hesitation and carefully lifted her from the ground. He put Polina on the bench, took out a clean handkerchief from her pocket and gently wiped her teary face. The abandoned bride, unable to stand it, began to speak in a frantic, excited voice, telling him about what had happened.

How will I look into my father’s eyes now? I am so ashamed, Igor! Polina, listen, don’t worry so much. There are much worse things in this world. Everyone is alive and well, this is the most important thing.

You know, my parents died in an accident three years ago. This is really a disaster. And your situation is painful, but far from fatal.

So stop shedding tears. Come on, get ready and come to me. Grandma will only be glad that you came.

Galina Stepanovna was really happy to see Polina. Since her school years, she knew how much Igor liked this girl. And although he never openly talked about it, Grandma understood everything without words.

It was their little secret. She remembered how Igor always tried to be near Polina, whether it was during school breaks or after lessons, when the children played in the yard. These innocent childhood affairs sometimes turned out to be stronger than anyone might think.

Years passed. Igor grew up and became a young man. But Grandma noticed that his heart remained free.

No one could take the special place that Polina once took. Galina Stepanovna knew this, although her grandson never complained and did not talk about his feelings. She just saw sadness in his eyes and hoped that one day fate would bring them together again.

And that day came. Polina appeared at the doorstep and the same sparks lit up in Igor’s eyes as in childhood. Galina Stepanovna immediately realized that this was not just a random meeting.

It was a sign from above, an opportunity that cannot be missed. With joy, she took Polina and Igor to her house. The kettle was already boiling, filling the kitchen with cozy warmth, and fresh, just-baked pies The smell of baking reminded of those carefree days when they were children, and everything around seemed simpler and brighter.

Sitting at the table, they laughed and remembered the school years. Hope shone in Galina Stepanovna’s eyes. She believed that this meeting would change their fate even more, that Igor and Polina had a chance for something bigger, for something real.

A quiet joy lived in her heart, as if she herself was experiencing her youth again. Seeing how her grandson and the same girl with whom he once shared his childhood dreams now enjoy the moment given to them by fate itself, after dinner Galina Stepanovna with a smile on her face said, Igor, give Polina her room for the night, and for the time being, stay in the kitchen. Okay, Grandma.

When Grandma went to bed, Polina and Igor stayed in the kitchen where they continued their conversation. The future mother could not hide her anxiety and sadness. Now I will be a lonely mother.

Dad will be so upset. They knew about the wedding. What will I tell them now? This is such a shame for my family.

And most importantly, I don’t understand what’s going on at all. It turns out that someone faked my photos and sent them to Gleb right at the wedding. But who could I blame so much? Nothing is clear.

But it hurt me very much that he didn’t believe me, and I was just humiliated, trying to justify myself. And he didn’t even listen. His mother also intervened and called me by the last words.

But I am not guilty of anything in front of them. I won’t be surprised if this is exactly her work. Well, why didn’t she love me from the first meeting? Why not try to upset our wedding now? Polina thought aloud.

What will I tell Dad? He will be very upset, and Mom will start crying. What should I do now? The woman was trembling with despair. Igor listened to Polina carefully, and then suddenly, but firmly proposed.

And you don’t tell your parents anything. Here’s what I came up with. Listen to me carefully.

Let’s sign up before they come back. You will give birth to a child, and if you want, we will divorce later. I am even ready to pay alimony to make everything look as realistic as possible.

But to be honest, Polina, I still love you from school, and I don’t need anyone else. And I don’t care who your parents are. You made a mistake with Gleb.

But please don’t make a mistake again. I will do everything to make you and our child happy. Are you really ready for this? It’s so easy to marry a girl who is waiting for a child not from you, but from the words of Polina.

I already told you that I still love you from school, and I am ready to be a loving husband for you. If you want, we will live like a couple. But no, we will just divorce.

It’s up to you to decide. Polina couldn’t sleep for a long time thinking about what she heard from Igor. After talking to him, her opinion of this modest guy completely changed.

Before, he seemed to her just a quiet excellent student, always wearing glasses and immersed in eternal study. But now he was a confident man attractive both externally and internally. He successfully worked in a computer company and did not regret anything to support his grandmother in everything.

Every day Polina discovered new features in Igor that Gleb lacked so much and gradually realized that her heart began to belong to him. A few weeks later, after careful consideration, she finally agreed to Igor’s proposal. They decided this time not to arrange lavish celebrations and just signed quietly.

In the evening, in a narrow family circle, they quietly celebrated this event sitting at the table with their grandmother. Galina Stepanovna baked a special wedding cake for this occasion, and this modest but warm family evening became the beginning of their new life together. When Polina’s parents finally returned, her pregnancy was already noticeable, and they immediately happily adopted a new son-in-law.

The future grandfather and grandmother were looking forward to the birth of their granddaughter and were glad that their daughter found happiness. But most of all, the young couple was struck by their wedding gift a small but cozy two-story cottage in the suburbs, which they could not even dream of. Igor liked Valery Yurievich, Polina’s father.

He saw in front of him a self-confident and strong man who would never hurt his daughter and would become a wonderful father to his granddaughter. And Polina’s mother was simply delighted with her son-in-law. She saw with what admiration he looked at her daughter.

And what else was needed for the mother’s happiness? A few more months passed. Happy Polina was surprised that she did not even imagine her life without Igor. She enjoyed her pregnancy, allowing herself to pamper and take care of herself.

Meanwhile, Victoria Sergeyevna, Gleb’s mother, was sitting in her chair reading a glossy magazine. Suddenly she suddenly shouted and called her son. Gleb, come here, dear.

Look, this is an article about an extremely influential ambassador in France, Valery Yurievich Veselovsky. Well, what is unusual here? Gleb replied indifferently. Wait a second.

Just look at the photo. You see, it says here that he is with his wife and daughter. Don’t you recognize this girl? Gleb looked at her and immediately frowned.

So this is my Polina! Wow, this provincial girl turned out to be! He exclaimed in surprise. She made such a simple thing out of herself. Here’s a simple thing for you.

What a mistake! We shouldn’t have made such a mistake. But you can’t tell by the appearance that she is the daughter of the famous Atashe. Mom, listen, maybe this is some kind of stupid mistake? Gleb asked with doubt.

Well, what kind of mistake could there be? Don’t you see the photo? Veselovsky mentioned in an interview that he could soon be appointed to England and that he is especially waiting for the appearance of his granddaughter. And by the way, this is your daughter and you have the right not only to see the child, but you must definitely make up with Polina. Do you hear me? But mom, you yourself said that she made all this up.

And those photos at the wedding. Have you forgotten? Gleb was confused. You never know what I said then.

So I was wrong. This also happens in life. And the pictures are an obvious montage.

Only a complete fool will believe that this is the original. Stop arguing, son, get ready immediately and go to Polina to apologize. Or, dear, maybe you don’t want to go to London? Come on, while there is still time.

You will have time to sign up quickly. And there you will already become a full member of this noble family. Maybe your father-in-law will even be generous and find another position for you in the embassy.

Choose a son yourself. After a long attempt, Gleb still managed to find the current address of his ex-fiancée. He called the intercom and waited, but for a long time no one answered.

Finally, Polina and Igor came out of the house, laughing and holding hands. They approached the gate and Polina, seeing her ex-fiancé, looked at him coldly and asked, What do you need? Why did you come? And how did you find my address? Through mutual acquaintances? Do you remember what position my parents occupy in society? Gleb said, suspiciously examining Igor, who did not let Polina out of his hand. Of course I remember.

And I also remember how your parents assured you that I was not for you and that I was not worthy of their noble son and would never become part of their highly respected family. So what did you forget here? What did you come for? I came to apologize, Gleb began, trying not to look confused. We are going to have a baby soon.

Maybe we should try to start all over again? We were happy together. Did you forget? And why are you talking to me like this? You should be only grateful to me that I came to you. And what is this noise? Why is he hugging you? Gleb began to boil.

And this is my husband, who loves me as I am. And our child will be happy in a full-fledged family. So you better leave and look for a more worthy bride for yourself.

And it is even better to rely on your mother’s subtle intuition, who knows for sure that it is better for her son. Mom herself said that I should come to you. She will gladly accept you into our family, because you carry her granddaughter Why are you talking to me like this? And what other husband? Only me, your fiance and legal father of your child.

Don’t joke with me like that, darling. Polina shrugged and replied with a smile. You seem to have forgotten how your mother assured that the child was not yours.

And you immediately believed her, didn’t you? So she was right. The daughter is really not yours. Here is her real father.

And she nodded at Igor. And I don’t want to see you anymore. Apparently, then I just confused falling in love with real love.

And now I know for sure what a real feeling is. And I am immensely happy. And the next second she turned to her husband, smiled and gently kissed him on the cheek.

They both laughed and, leaving Gleb on the threshold, went home, even without turning back. And Gleb stood still for a few more minutes, trying to comprehend what he had heard. And he thought only about one thing, as he will now explain to his beloved mother, that London will never shine for them again.

Gleb’s face expressed a mixture of confusion and anger. He could not comprehend what he had lost due to his short-sightedness and mother’s manipulation, and Polina, for the first time in a long time, felt free and protected. Igor, with a smile and warmth, hugged her and whispered gently to her ear.

Everything will be fine now, I promise. At that moment Polina realized that a real home is not a place. These are people who really love and support you.

And now she found her home in the arms of her beloved Igor.