Hello, Natalko, you cant come; Im feeling awful.
Denis and Nastya left my grandson Kyrusha with me and went to a friends house; I cant reach them.
They left him again? What is this! Ill be there right away, Mom.
Half an hour later Natalko arrived at her mothers.
My blood pressure is up, I cant bring it down. My head is pounding
Should we call an ambulance?
No, I just want to lie down. Kyrilo keeps running around the room, climbing everywhere; hes still tiny and doesnt understand anything
Natalko took the grandson to another room.
Here they go again, abandoning a sick greatgrandmother to a childhow heartless. Moms old, its hard for her to sit with a baby, and they have no responsibilities. Theyre just drunk, partying in their heads.
An hour later the son and his wife appeared, both a bit tipsy.
Denis, grandma fell ill and you ignore the calls. Why did you leave Kyrilo with her again?
Mom, its fine! Grandmas just playing sick; shes actually as healthy as a horse!
Dont speak like that! You both have no conscience! Not only did you move in here, youre also burdening an elderly person!
And you dont want to buy us an apartment, so where are we supposed to live?
Maybe you should both get jobs? Kyrilo can go to kindergarten now; they take kids from two years old. Go work!
We already work, we run a blog together. Once we get popular, money will flow. Weve invested in ads; the payoff is coming!
Thats nonsense! There are more bloggers than fleas on a cat! We have no money to buy a place, you know. Before starting a family you should have thought about that.
Im not to blame for Nastyas quick marriage! I had to get married!
What do you mean youre not to blame? I did it myself, didnt I? Nastya interjected, her voice slurred.
Oh, dont start! I told you to protect yourself Now youre the guilty one
I wont listen to your drunken fantasies, Im leaving. Dont hurt Grandma!
Natalko checked on her mother; she was sleeping. The medication must have worked.
And dont shout; Grandmas asleep. Im out
After the news that Nastya was pregnant, everything fell apart. They hastily arranged a small wedding with only close relatives.
The young couple didnt want to move into a rented flat and begged Grandma Anna for a place to stay.
Grandma, you have two rooms, thatll be enough. Nastya will help with cleaning, cooking, shopping.
You wont help your beloved grandson? Well get on our feet, buy a flat and leave. It wont be long.
Oh, grandson, Im used to living alone, and youre noisy, youll probably turn on music, have guests, and soon a child will arriveno peace I have hypertension.
Itll be fine, dont worry! Youll get to pamper your greatgranddaughter.
Natalko learned this only after Denis and Nastya moved into her mothers house. They asked her not to speak up, knowing shed object.
Dear, calm down. Theyll stay a while and then move out. They wont end up living on the street
You shouldve said yes sooner. Denis shouldve found work earlier; otherwise hell keep drifting. Theyll live on child support while Nastyas parents keep feeding them.
Denis quit school, has no profession, wasnt drafted because of asthma, and now hes losing his mind
Natalko never refused to watch her grandson, but when they started bringing him every day, she got angry.
Youre parents; you should spend time with your child. Instead youre out with friends filming nonsense. Bring the grandson over once or twice a week; I have my own affairs
So they began leaving the child with Grandma Anna. It was hard for her, but Denis kept promising it wouldnt happen again.
Natalko, your mother is now an internet star, you know?
The woman looked at her colleague, surprised.
What do you mean? She doesnt use the internet.
Your Denis asks her ridiculous questions, answers seriously, then mocks her.
In the comments people are shocked that the youth are humiliating the grandma, though she probably doesnt even know theyre filming.
Natalkos anger was no joke; it crossed the line.
She left the office, dialed her son.
Hello, hi, Mom.
Denis, why are you filming Grandma and posting it online? Have you lost your mind?
Whats wrong with that? Its a trend now! She just answers questions; whats the problem?
This was Nastyas idea. Our channel lives on walking content, you know how many likes her videos get?
I dont want to know! All the videos with her have been released! Its vile, dont you understand?
Its not vile. She helps us boost the account, well earn faster and leave.
Solve your own problems! Youre disgracing Grandma worldwide! Youre shameless! Delete the video now or youll end up on the street.
Thanks, Mom for the support. I wont delete it. Our blog hit the top because of those videos, advertisers are knocking. Stay out of it!
He hung up. Natalko erupted, feeling utterly betrayed.
That evening she told her husband, who also got furious. It was absurd to make a grandma a laughingstock. The son never answered calls.
Natalko, lets go; Ill talk to him!
Denis was at home, Nastya was out with the child, Grandma Anna was resting.
Why are you here? Everythings fine, just ignore the jealous ones. Everyone is earning as they can!
But not by secretly filming Grandma! Delete the video while Im watching! Natalko shouted.
Thats not serious, Mom! Im an adult, you cant tell me what to do!
Adult? Then move into your own flat! Like a louse clinging to a grandma! And you still expect a pension from us. Shameful!
She offered to help. Besides, Grandma isnt immortal; after shes gone the flat will be mine. Why wander in rentals? Just wait.
His audacity stunned Natalko and her husband.
The flat will be mine, Im her daughter! After this behavior Ill think a hundred times before giving it to you.
First prove you can support the family yourself, then delete those videos!
For Gods sake! Well leave, you wont see the grandson. Were leaving tomorrow!
The next day Denis didnt go anywhere. Grandma Anna intervened.
Natalko, this is my flat, I didnt kick them out. Let them stay; Im used to it. Its not my business to manage a child. I watched the video Denis showed me; there was nothing shameful. Let him keep filming and earn.
She was surprised by this decision.
Mom, look, you have to live with them. I worry about you; you need peace.
Denis, being unscrupulous, will keep acting like this Dont complain about them.
Two weeks later Grandma Anna suddenly fell ill. An ambulance was called but couldnt help.
Hello, Mom, Grandma Annas gone the ambulance couldnt save her; her heart gave out.
How could it happen so fast? Yesterday she seemed fine. Were coming with Dad
Natalko was devastated, didnt even get to say goodbye.
At the funeral Denis wept, and Natalko felt it was genuine. He did love his grandma, despite the nerves he caused.
Mom Grandma transferred the flat to me in a deed of gift shortly before she passed. I didnt pressure her; she decided herself.
Natalko was stunned, said nothing what now? That was her will
A few days after the funeral the woman entered her mothers flat to collect some belongings for the neighbors.
The door was ajar; she slipped in quietly. In the bedroom Nastyas voice could be heard.
What Natalko heard horrified her.
Marinka, how long must we live with this grandma? Shes always nagging, asking for quiet, refusing to sit with Kyrusha. I just want a normal life in my own apartment. We cant afford a mortgage, income is low, the blog earns little. Denis wants a job, but who needs him? Hes weak and has asthma. When Grandma got sick, he wasnt home, she asked for pills and an ambulance, and I kept saying we were busy, gave the wrong medication. I called the ambulance only when she started choking. She screamed. She had already signed the deed to Denis, I pleaded, and Grandma broke down. Denis thinks she did it herself. Thats all I can tell you, sister. Now well have our own home, no motherinlaw meddling
Natalko burst into the room, fury exploding.
You monster! Youve ruined Grandma and now brag about it? Ill report you to the police!
Nastya quickly hung up and stared at her motherinlaw in panic.
You misunderstood I made it all up What are you doing here?
What am I doing? What are you doing? Ill tell Denis everything!
He wont believe you. Even if he does I dont care! Kyrusha isnt his son!
Thats how it went. I wont cling to him; your family is a mess!
Get out, you witch!
Denis entered the flat.
Whats happening, Mom? Why are you shouting?
Denis, your mothers imagination has run wild.
Natalko recounted the overheard conversation and that Kyrilo wasnt his son. Denis stared at Nastya, who tried to cover for him, pretending not to hear.
Nastya, is it true hes not my son? And you really didnt help my grandma?
You cant prove anything. Grandma had a sick heart; no ambulance could save her. Time has come.
The child is not yours but Vadims. He left me, I started seeing you right away. Youll learn the truth sooner or later. Im leaving, not staying a minute longer.
Denis tried to lunge at her, but Natalko stopped him. Stunned, he left the room. Nastya grabbed her things and fled with the child.
They didnt go to the police; they knew there was no evidence and no one would pursue it. The guilt stayed with Nastya.
Denis, youre also at fault. How many times have I asked you to move out? Grandma was kind, you you ruined her.
Im shocked, Mom Kyrilo isnt my son, Grandmas gone
Ill quit my job, delete the blog. Its all nonsense. We need to change our lives
Fine, son, time to grow up.
Denis divorced Nastya, contested paternity in court, started working and began earning decently.
Natalko saw how her son changed; he began listening to her advice, seeking counsel. He soon married a good woman, the complete opposite of Nastya.
Natalko and her husband were glad their son finally behaved maturely and humanely, hoping such problems wouldnt recur.
