They left the apartment. Went down the stairs – Tomas in front, Laura limping behind him. The street – sunny, but cold. Leaves rustled under their feet.
Tomas took out 50 euros. Handed it to her.
– Take it. You'll need it for a bus or a taxi.
We probably won't see each other again.
Laura froze. No one had helped her so sincerely in a long time. Her eyes grew wet.
– Thank you very much for everything. I really won't forget it. And… I'll repay you. I promise.
Tomas nodded. Coldly, but his eyes softened for a moment.
– No need.
– It's necessary. At Obsidian. Come, – Laura said quietly, but firmly.
Tomas thought:
I completed a point from the list. The third one – help a stranger. Now I can peacefully…
But something inside whispered:
What if not?
They went in different directions.
He – to the store.
She – into the unknown.
And the list… wasn't finished yet.