Евгения Гришковец – Aina and the Maelstrom (страница 8)

You're to blame for that yourself.

AINA

That's in the past. Why can no one forget?

Sima clicks her tongue and goes back to sleep. Rustem closes his eyes and pretends to be asleep.

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INT. BANK. LUNCH BREAK.

Galya and Aina sit in the cafeteria. Galya drinks coffee. Aina eats and drinks nothing. Aina looks out the window.

GALYA

How much weight do you lose when you fast?

AINA

Sometimes five kilograms…

GALYA (sympathetically)

It must be hard, not drinking or eating? Is everyone in your family so strict about it?

AINA

Actually, no. Dad sometimes does it, but not all days. Mom hasn't for a long time. Her heart gets bad.

GALYA (thoughtfully)

But they demand it from you! Well, well… kind of unfair.

AINA

No, it's not. I decided for myself.

GALYA

I've never noticed you being particularly religious. Strange. Or do you hide it skillfully? Your religiosity?

AINA (confusedly)

It's just our tradition, so I don't really think about it. I fast once a year, that's all.

Aina leaves the cafeteria. Galya looks after her. A question is written on Galya's face.

INT. RUSTEM AND SIMA'S HOUSE. KITCHEN. MORNING.

Sima makes dough envelopes and fills them with minced meat. She sits at the table and prepares them. Rustem enters the kitchen.

RUSTEM

How many times have I asked you not to cook right on the table? Where am I supposed to drink tea now? Next to raw meat?

SIMA

It's hard for me to stand for long! And it's very hot in here! How many times have I asked you to install air conditioning in the kitchen?

RUSTEM

Why do you need so many air conditioners? There's one in the living room, that's enough!

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