He paced the hospital hallway, awaiting fates verdict, when suddenly the doors swung open The dog pulled her out of the coma.
The Leskov family had long been unlucky. For years, they couldnt have children. Olga Sergeevna, poor thing, tried everythingdozens of clinics, monasteries, holy sites, even a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Her husband, Pyotr, stood by her side like a true knight, but all efforts were in vain.
Then they decided to become parents to other children. Preparing for their trip to an orphanage in a neighboring region, they planned to adopt two girls. Packing their bags with hope, Olga suddenly vomited from the smell of cutlets shed just packed.
The trip was postponed. Instead, they went to the clinicwhere they got a real shock. The doctor announced Olga was pregnantsixteen weeks along! Pyotr nearly leaped for joy, scattering pamphlets in the hallway until security eyed him warily.
Everything changed. Pyotr became obsessed with his wifes health, scrutinizing grocery labels, buying only organic. After all, his wife was an educated teacher with twenty years of experience!
Weeks later, another surprisethey were having twins! The pregnancy was difficult, much of it spent on bed rest, but in the end, two beautiful girls arrivedKatya and Anya, named after their grandmothers. The girls grew up bright, healthy, and ahead of their peers.
Despite their resemblance, their personalities differed. Katya, energetic and athletic, swam competitively and charmed everyone, especially her fiancé, Andrei. Anya, quiet and bookish, preferred solitude and cooking, turning simple ingredients into masterpieces. Her greatest love? Animals.
Her constant companion was Thunder, a massive Alabai gifted to her years ago. Though fearsome in size, he was a gentle giant, greeting everyone with cheerful waggingespecially Andrei.
But today was different. Katya and Andrei had filed their marriage papers, and the family gathered to plan the wedding. As they left in the car, Thundernormally calmsuddenly lunged at the tires, barking wildly. Pyotr dragged him away as Anya waved goodbye.
A howl followed them. The dogs tear rolled downPyotr had never seen a dog cry.
Andrei drove confidently, speeding toward a sharp turn. Thena logging truck swerved into their path. The collision crushed the sedan.
At the scene, two bodies lay wrapped in black bags. Rescuers pulled the young couples remains from the wreck as medics rushed Anyastill breathingto the hospital.
Instead of a wedding, there was a funeral. Katyas mother nearly threw herself into the grave. Andreis father trembled; his wife suffered a stroke and couldnt attend.
Only Anya remainedalive, but comatose. Her parents were shattered. Only one man refused to give upDr. Vitaly Ozerov, whod fallen for her at first sight.
He urged experimental treatment. Pyotr sold everything to fund it. But the surgery failed. Just as hope faded Thunder burst into the room, leaping onto Anyas bed.
Her eyes fluttered open. “Thunder I heard you”
She recovered. Thunder regained his strength, Vitaly courted her, and one day, as she praised his cooking, he proposed. She said yes.
As they kissed, Thunder squeezed between them, slobbering them with happy licks.
