Chapter 17 Unpleasant Conversation

• "Unexpected," the man said, shaking hands with each of us as we all finished swimming and decided to get out of the pool. Genuine surprise froze on his face when Rinat heard that I was not actually a dumb blonde with dyed hair, but a natural one who graduated high school with a gold medal. I understand his astonishment, as he had met me in a nightclub, in an inappropriate state and in bad company. I wanted to reject the hand he extended towards me, but quickly changed my mind, as my knees were really hurting. "It seems like the stereotype that blondes are stupid creatures will soon be abolished. Or maybe not, what do you think, Zoya?"
• Relying on the man's help, I got out of the pool and glared fiercely at my interlocutor. I know what you're implying, but it won't hurt me enough.
• "Who knows," I dryly replied and took a step forward following Valeri, who ran to warm up by the fire. After preparing the meat on the grill, we added some wood and a nice flame started burning. Just what we needed after the pool.