Adventure

The second volume of the Trilogy. The story continues. Life burst into bright colors, brighter and richer by the day. Earn a million dollars in a year? Easy!

We Kept Moving
Chapter 13

We Kept Moving

June 25, 1993, Friday, 5:25 p.m. After an unpleasant encounter with the police, Zhorik and Roman go home by trolleybus.
Reading time: 9 min
Zhora Woke Me
Chapter 14

Zhora Woke Me

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Zhorik wakes Roman and takes him to the Terem restaurant, where he starts preparing for another venture.
Reading time: 6 min
Undeterred by a Lack of Funds
Chapter 15

Undeterred by a Lack of Funds

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 12:10 p.m. Undeterred by a lack of funds, Zhorik inspects the premises and plans to stage a shootout.
Reading time: 9 min
A Good Man, Andrei Gusarov
Chapter 16

A Good Man, Andrei Gusarov

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 12:50 p.m. Zhorik asks antiques dealer Andrei Gusarov for help. After some hesitation, Andrei gives him the phone number of a man who can help.
Reading time: 4 min
A Parabellum Is a Pistol
Chapter 17

A Parabellum Is a Pistol

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Zhorik arranges to buy a pistol. Roman wonders where the line runs between obeying the law and committing a crime.
Reading time: 4 min
The Bench-Sitting Ended
Chapter 18

The Bench-Sitting Ended

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 4:20 p.m. Roman and Zhorik meet Timofey. They go to a restaurant.
Reading time: 4 min
A Quarter to Five, We Took Our Table
Chapter 19

A Quarter to Five, We Took Our Table

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 4:45 p.m. Zhorik meets a criminal type and promises to help him with a new life on the outside.
Reading time: 10 min
The Door Slammed, Four Burly Guys Barged In
Chapter 20

The Door Slammed, Four Burly Guys Barged In

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 6:15 p.m. Burly men burst into the restaurant. Zhorik is up to something, and Roman gradually realizes that the evening has gone off the rails.
Reading time: 8 min
The Face Looked Familiar
Chapter 21

The Face Looked Familiar

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 5:40 p.m. After the shooting, the police and an ambulance arrive at the restaurant. Zhorik gives a statement, but he clearly has his own version of events.
Reading time: 8 min
They Let Us Go at Nine
Chapter 22

They Let Us Go at Nine

June 26, 1993, Saturday, 9:00 p.m. After a hard day, Zhorik makes plans for a wild night, while Roman dreams of only one thing: getting home and going to sleep.
Reading time: 3 min
The Morning After: Apathy and Infirmity
Chapter 23

The Morning After: Apathy and Infirmity

June 27, 1993, Sunday, 11:20 a.m. Zhorik goes off on business, and Roman holds a large sum of money for the first time and sets up his new life. Dinner at a restaurant in the evening.
Reading time: 8 min
Dressed Up Like It Was Our First Date
Chapter 24

Dressed Up Like It Was Our First Date

June 27, 1993, Sunday, 8:45 p.m. Roman and Zhorik head to an art cafe to celebrate the start of a new life.
Reading time: 9 min