Svetlana felt like the happiest woman in the world. In just a year, her life had transformed completely. One year ago, she had lived with her aunt, who treated her like a slave. Her aunt did nothing around the house or garden, simply coming in from the street to flop onto the couch.
Svetlana dreamed of finishing her education, finding a job, and escaping that life. Her aunt frequently criticized her over trivial things, though she received benefits for Svetlana and earned a good income selling produce from the garden.