Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, Velyki-Mosty is wild. Like, I woke up thinkin’ it’d be just another boring day, but nah, not in this city. First off, I hit up the market on Shevchenka Street. You know, the one with all the crazy vendors? I swear, I saw a guy tryin’ to sell live chickens. Like, who even does that?
So, I’m strollin’ through, mindin’ my own business, when I bump into my buddy Taras. He’s all hyped up, talkin’ about some underground fight club. I’m like, “Dude, I’m a Bestiary, not a street fighter!” But he’s persistent, right? “C’mon, it’ll be fun!” So, I’m thinkin’, why not?
We head over to this sketchy alley off of Hrushevskoho Street. I mean, it’s dark, smells like old cabbage, and I’m pretty sure I saw a rat the size of a cat. But whatever, I’m in. The vibe is electric. People are shoutin’, drinks are flowin’, and I’m feelin’ pumped.
Then, outta nowhere, this huge dude steps up. I mean, like, he’s got muscles on his muscles. I’m thinkin’, “Great, I’m gonna get my face smashed in.” But I can’t back down now. So, I step into the ring. The crowd’s goin’ nuts, and I’m just tryin’ to keep my cool.
We start throwin’ punches, and I’m feelin’ good. I land a couple solid hits, and the crowd’s roarin’. But then, BAM! He gets me right in the gut. I double over, gaspin’ for air. I’m like, “Is this how I go out? In some alley in Velyki-Mosty?” But nah, I push through.
After a few rounds, I somehow manage to take him down. The crowd goes wild! I’m feelin’ like a champ. But then, I realize I’m covered in sweat and who knows what else. Gross. I need a shower, like, yesterday.
So, I’m leavin’ the fight, feelin’ like a million bucks, when I run into this cute girl. Her name’s Oksana, and she’s got this killer smile. We start talkin’, and I’m tryin’ to play it cool, but inside, I’m like a nervous wreck. She’s from the other side of the river, near the bridge. We chat about everything—Velyki-Mosty, the best places to eat, and how the city never sleeps.
But then, outta nowhere, this guy bumps into me. He’s all like, “Watch where you’re goin’, loser!” I’m like, “Dude, chill!” But he’s not havin’ it. So, I’m thinkin’, “Do I really wanna fight again?” But Oksana’s lookin’ at me, and I can’t back down.
Long story short, I end up in another scuffle. This time, it’s on the street, right by the fountain on the main square. People are watchin’, and I’m tryin’ to impress Oksana. I throw a punch, miss, and end up trippin’ over my own feet. Classic move, right?
Finally, I manage to get back up, and I’m like, “You wanna go?” But the guy just laughs and walks away. I’m left standin’ there, lookin’ like a fool. Oksana’s smirkin’, and I can’t help but laugh too.
After all that chaos, we grab some street food from a vendor on the corner. Best decision ever. I’m munchin’ on some varenyky, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. We sit by the river, watchin’ the sunset, and I’m thinkin’, “This is what life’s about.”
So, yeah, Velyki-Mosty, you crazy city. You’ve got my heart racin’, my fists sore, and my stomach full. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!