Peter Hostel: From Petersburg with Love

Chapter 3

"Oh, what a beautiful day! I think it will be sunny today - Lena thought, when she woke up, got out of bed and looked out the window. - Wow, how strange. It is the Women's Day today, holiday for women. It's a great opportunity to lie in bed at nine o'clock. And already there is nobody, I have only one such a sleepyhead. "

Indeed there was nobody in the girls' room. Lena quickly washed, dressed and make-up; she was in a hurry, because she must be at eleven o'clock in the conservatory. There will be a dress rehearsal before the evening gala concert and then the concert itself.

She went into the kitchen, where Masha and Nina sat at the table and breakfast.

- Good morning everyone! - Lena beamed a smile. - Well, congratulations to you, girls! Let spring will be in your soul always, but the heart filled with love. As for me, hi-hi.

- And you, and you, my dear, - Nina laughed.

- I congratulate you too, - Masha said, munching her sandwich.

Lena poured herself coffee, smeared a sandwich and sat next to Masha.

- I see you're dressed up, - Masha said. - Where are you going?

- I will have a music concert today. Our Symphony Orchestra will play at five today. And at eleven we'll have a rehearsal, so I must quickly finish drinking my coffee and run!

- Oh! - Masha waved her hands. - Even in the Women's Day you are in a hurry to work, to play your concert. By the way, at five o'clock I could go to the concert, too. And is admission free?

- Unfortunately no. Entrance will cost 150 rubles. The concert will be a charity, half of the money, if I am not mistaken, will be sent to an orphanage. Are do you going somewhere?

- Yes, I agreed to meet with Marina in the "Gallery".

- Clearly, - Lena hastily got up from the table. - Okay, girls, I run, because I'm late.

The hostel is located on the fifth floor; Lena took the elevator and went out into the yard, where Dima was waiting her with flowers already (what a surprise!).

- Congratulations, my dear, - Dima kissed Lena on both cheeks, then on the lips, and handed her a bouquet.

- Thank you, thanks you, darling - Lena giggled. - I did not expect, it's true. I thought we'll meet in the evening, but very nice. But I hasten to the conservatory for a rehearsal now. Taken me there?

- Of course.

They got into the car and drove off. Dima drove to the conservatory; he has promised that come to the concert in the evening, and then they go to a restaurant together. Lena kissed the beloved, once again thanks for the flowers and congratulations, said that she would wait for the evening, and ran.

Exactly at eleven o'clock Lena was in the concert hall. She was not late, but she came to the most recent; the whole orchestra was already in place. Their composition was disciplined; the conductor Alexey Bravoborsky demanded it from them. They played symphonies of Jean Sibelius.

The evening concert was a good; there was even a full house.

After the concert Dima met with Lena, and they went to a restaurant. The evening was beautiful; it was a leisurely, romantic, beautiful music, delicious food and red wine.

- I love you. You're beautiful - Dima whispered in the ear of Lena and stroked her left hand with his right hand.

Lena giggled and purred like a cat with pleasure. After dinner, they went to the apartment to Dima.

- It was the best Women's Day in my life! The concert was great. I received flowers and a kiss from a loved one. I'm happy! - Lena said in this evening.