The wind swept through the sky, scattering dark clouds as the sharp scent of rain filled the air. On a simple bench near a flowerbed, a young girl sat crying quietly, oblivious to the approaching storm.
The first raindrops began to fall, signaling an imminent downpour. Residents from nearby apartments rushed home, paying no attention to the lonely girl lost in her sorrow—except for Klavdiya Nikitichna, the janitor, who couldn’t just walk by.
“Dear, why are you crying here in the rain? Come with me, and we can talk in the storage room,” Klavdiya said, gently touching her arm.
The girl, Dasha, reluctantly followed Klavdiya to the janitor’s small equipment room in the basement. As thunder roared outside, the change of scenery seemed to calm her. Klavdiya brewed some tea and encouraged Dasha to share her story.
Dasha explained she was an orphan from a remote village, left alone after her grandfather passed away. Seeking a better life, she had moved to the city, only to be exploited by dishonest employers who blamed her for theft to avoid paying her. With no money, no home, and nowhere to go, she was on the verge of despair.
Klavdiya listened patiently before offering hope. “My daughter works at an agency hiring staff for hotels and private homes. It’s honest work. If you’re willing, I can help you.”
Grateful, Dasha accepted the offer. The next day, she was sent to a grand mansion in an elite neighborhood to work as a maid. Her employers, Adelina Vasilyevna and her son, German Viktorovich, welcomed her warmly, and the arrangement seemed ideal. However, German, captivated by Dasha’s beauty, began pursuing her relentlessly, undeterred by the fact that he was engaged to marry someone from a wealthy family.
One night, German cornered Dasha in the kitchen, ignoring her protests and threats to scream. “If you don’t keep quiet, I’ll have you fired and blacklist you from every agency,” he said coldly. Dasha’s resistance was futile, and she was left humiliated and heartbroken.
Ashamed but with no other options, Dasha stayed, hoping the incident was isolated. Time passed, and German married his fiancée in a grand ceremony. Dasha thought her nightmare was over, but soon discovered she was pregnant.
When she informed German, his response was harsh. “Get an abortion. I’ll pay for it,” he demanded, showing no remorse. Dasha, raised with strong values, refused. German, furious, dismissed her from her job and rented an apartment where she could stay out of sight. He visited occasionally, bringing groceries but treating her situation as an inconvenience.
Months later, Dasha gave birth to twins, Nastenka and Kiryusha. Her joy was overshadowed by German’s indifference. One evening, he visited with a cheerful demeanor, but after tea, Dasha lost consciousness. She woke up tied in the backseat of a car, realizing she had been kidnapped.
The kidnappers planned to kill her, but Dasha managed to escape through a window in their hideout. Despite her hands being tied, she fled into the forest until she encountered a ranger named Andrey and his dog, Trezor. Andrey, sensing her distress, freed her and contacted the police.
The kidnappers were arrested, and Dasha’s story unraveled a shocking tale of betrayal. German was soon implicated, and the evidence, along with a powerful article written by Andrey’s sister Polina, brought his crimes to light. The media coverage led to German’s conviction, and he was sentenced to prison.
Dasha, determined to leave her painful past behind, decided to move back to a village, this time with Andrey’s support. The kind-hearted ranger, who had suffered his own losses, welcomed Dasha and her children into his home. Over time, their friendship blossomed into love, and they built a happy life together.
Polina, delighted by her brother’s newfound family, became a doting aunt to the twins. With love and hope restored, Dasha found not only safety but also the promise of a brighter future. Together, she and Andrey dreamed of expanding their family, proving that even after betrayal and hardship, life could offer a second chance at happiness.