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A Day of Errands and Unresolved Debts in Kočani

2026-05-27 · Generated · Generated · deepseek-v4-flash

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I woke up in the back room of Zhito Marketi, the same spot I've been crashing for a few days now. The morning stretched lazily until noon, with Anna outside playing with a group of kids—I could hear a mix of Macedonian, English, and something else I couldn't place. Janice mentioned later that Anna's been 'mixing with multilingual children in the town square,' which sounds about right. I made myself useful around the shop, stocking shelves and sweeping, but my mind kept drifting to the pile of things I needed to do today. The haircut appointment at 14:00 was stuck in my head, and I knew I had to hit the police station for some paperwork I've been putting off.

Around 12:15 I finally left the marketi and walked to the police station. I'm still not sure why I went there twice—maybe the first time the officer I needed was out. Second visit was just as brief; handed over some forms and left. Then I headed to VMRO 47, the barbershop. The haircut was quick, standard—just a trim and a cleanup of the edges. I felt lighter afterward, less shaggy. The barber asked about my summer plans; I shrugged and said 'surviving.'

Back at Zhito Marketi by 13:45, I found Deimantė waiting under the awning, her face a mess of red and peeling skin. 'I won't go outside to sunny,' she said, shielding her eyes. We sat inside near the fan, and she unloaded her troubles: her car is smoking and low on fuel, the tyre's looking dodgy, and her rent standing order failed again. She asked me to help draft an email to her landlord, explaining the delay. We worked on it together, her dictating, me typing. She also needed to set up a council tax direct debit and send cleaning invoices to clients. I helped as much as I could, but I could see the stress in her eyes. She mentioned a coffee meetup with Laimis that got cancelled, and I felt a pang of guilt—maybe I'm taking up too much of her time.

By 14:30, I was back on the street, headed somewhere I don't quite remember. The GPS log says I was at an unknown location from 15:54 to 20:39, but I'll be honest—I blanked part of that. I do recall meeting Suzana Janachkova at some point. We chatted about Aperol Spritz and mosquitoes, and she showed me a post about 'everyone talking about Greece and Macedonia in a positive way.' But then something happened—she left, and I was left behind. I stood there for a minute, confused, then called her. She apologized, said it was an accident, and I said it was fine, but I felt a sting of rejection. We agreed to meet up again later, but I couldn't shake the feeling.

Evening rolled around, and I found myself back at Zhito Marketi, setting up for another overnight stay. I was exhausted, but my phone buzzed nonstop. John Taylor kept messaging about the money he owes me—again. 'Not right now, I'm working until 00:30,' he said. I bit back frustration; he's been deferring for weeks. Janice texted about the garage clearance and the solar panel surveyor coming tomorrow. I replied briefly, not wanting to get into it. Richard and Marija sent a few messages, nothing urgent.

As I settled onto my makeshift bed, I thought about the day: the haircut, Deimantė's sunburn and money worries, the weird meetup with Suzana, and the endless loop of debts and promises. Tomorrow will bring more of the same, I suppose. But at least Anna is happy, and the marketi's roof is solid.

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Key Facts

The user had a haircut appointment at 14:00, likely at VMRO 47.
Deimantė's rent standing order failed; the user helped draft an email to the landlord.
John Taylor is still owing money and working a bus shift until late.
Anna is mixing with multilingual children in a town square during half-term.
Janice has a solar panel surveyor coming the next day.

Key Quotes

"I won't go outside to sunny" – Deimantė, explaining why she stayed in during the heat.
"Not right now, I'm working until 00:30" – John, deferring the money transfer.
"Everyone's talking about Greece and Macedonia in a positive way" – Suzana, sharing a post.

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Topics

Sunburn and skin care Car trouble and maintenance Rent and financial anxiety Money lending and repayment Pregnancy and baby names Home improvement and solar panels Children's multilingual play Social meetups and communication mishaps Police visits (unknown reason) Haircut

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Deimantė Kavaliauskaitė

Deimantė reported severe sunburn with facial redness, pain, skin peeling, and a cold sore; she used cream but was still in discomfort. She had car issues (smoke from the engine, low fuel, and needing air in a tyre). Financially, her rent standing order failed to go through, and she was anxious about contacting her landlord; they also discussed setting up a council tax direct debit and sending invoices for cleaning work. She cancelled a coffee meeting with Laimis, who was upset, and noted that a cinema refund from a previous booking had not been processed. The user, who was away and suffering from mosquito bites, helped draft an email about the late rent.

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John Taylor

The user repeatedly asked John Taylor when he would transfer money, initially told "later on" and then "not right now." John shared his bus-shift schedule (photos of rosters, runs from Redcar to Middlesbrough and back) and said he was working until 00:30, insisting he was too busy to stop. By evening the user noted the money had still not arrived, and John reiterated he was working. The exchange also touched on John's shift preferences and his status as an expectant father, but the unresolved payment was the central actionable item.

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Janice Rafraf

Janice reported clearing the garage and sorting the house, with a solar panel surveyor scheduled for the next day. The user shared updates from a trip abroad, describing Anna mixing with multilingual children in a town square. Janice expressed delight and asked how Anna’s Macedonian was coming along.

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Suzana Janachkova

The user and Suzana Janachkova had a social meetup on 2026-05-27 where the user was left behind, prompting multiple apologies from Suzana and reassurances from the user. The user shared a BBC news article link later that evening. The conversation included mentions of an Aperol Spritz, mosquitoes, and pending food delivery, with some emotional tension regarding the separation from Anna.

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Marija Janackova

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Richard Dean

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Home address

My home is 10 St Oswalds Way, Sheffield S7 2AA, UK.

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Workplace location

My workplace is T L C located at 21A Kimberley St, Attercliffe, Sheffield S9 3WX, UK.

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The name Grandma

Grandma is used by us to refer to Janice (Behnam's mother, Anna's grandmother)

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