A Lie That Ruined Me
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The statement lingered, not because it was entirely accurate but because it wasn't entirely wrong either and in situations like this, partial truths carried more weight than outright lies.
“Ya upravlyayu situatsiyey,” I said instead.
(I am handling the situation.)
He studied me for a moment longer, before continuing, his voice steady but edged with quiet warning. “Kontroliruy eto pravil’no, bez lishnego shuma.”
(Then control it properly, without unnecessary noise.)
“Boyus’, chto v etot raz eto nevozmozhno,” I replied.
(I’m afraid that won’t be possible this time.)
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