Author's note 1. Thanks to my friend LittleAlison for giving my little story some much needed fixes.
Author's note 2. This story is for the
750 Word Project 2025
. Beyond this note and after the title is exactly 750 words. At least according to google docs.
Russian Wife AND Russian Girlfriend
At 19, I was living with my 40yo divorced father when his midlife crisis hit. He ended up marrying a buxom mail order bride.
Novia, a gorgeous Russian woman, was 15 years his junior, and only six years older than I. Daddy called me his 'little Lisa', despite me not being particularly little. Although plain-Jane, I was athletic and outgoing.
The raven haired Russian spoke no English. Not an issue for my father, stimulating conversation wasn't his top priority. Evidenced by the noises I heard coming from his bedroom at night.
When my dad and I picked Novia up at the airport, I noticed some poorly hidden bruises. Life in Russia must have been tough, I thought. But she was kind, caring and happy to help around the house. Despite the language barrier, we became close.