“Take a hole and not respect others – all as in school, all as in school, all as in school.”

Walking during the lunch break to the nearest supermarket, I often see my former classmate Vanu. I remember how in the 11th grade he came to us from another school and on the backdrop of common interests quickly fit into our company, which often spent time, in order to consume hot drinks.
However, to stay longer than a couple of months in our group of interests Ivan could not because of the fact that he loved to arrive, but somehow forgot to go to this matter. This behavior was not quite understandable for us, as the money of a person was conducted and according to the standards of the student is quite decent.
As soon as lawful claims were made to the defendant, he immediately concealed his fierce resentment and instantly stopped greeting us for almost two weeks. Further relations normalized, but talks about joint meetings no longer went.
Now, a little more than 10 years later, I meet the hero of this story almost every day, as we work in the nearby offices of the same office building. One day on the way to the store, we had a conversation:

You work as a lawyer, right?
All is so.
My friend has a question, can you help?
Of course, what is the question?
He had to repair the roof a little. As soon as the case came, the advance payment was taken and removed.
Is there a contract?
Yes, there were other papers.
Let him come with all the documents. Let us understand. Can I run the clock at 5am tomorrow?
Of course, and you... how much will it cost? Or by friendship?

After these words, Vanya began to smile, but I pretended not to have heard the last phrase and replied:

- Consultation X rubles, and then it all depends on the case.

Judging by the instantly sleeping smile, Ivan was not very pleased with such a response, but still continued:

I understood. Let me transfer you money on the card through the clock, and with you a consultation.
Without a problem. Keep your card, you can translate it.

After that conversation, I began to anticipate fun. Is it worth saying that I did not receive money either on the day of our meeting or the next day when his relative was supposed to come? I already started to think that I was forgotten, but exactly at the appointed time a man entered the door of the office.

I am from Ivan. Did he tell you about me?
Hi I said.
is excellent. Here are the documents, let me tell you how it was.
Without a problem. I just want to clarify something.
What exactly?
Ivan said he would pay for the consultation, but I did not see the money. I understand correctly that you will pay for my services yourself.
and no. Vanessa had to pay for it.
I understand, but nothing came from him, I have already checked.

After that, a man came out of my office, apparently to call Ivan. In a few minutes he comes back.

Everything is OK. He will pay afterwards.
Wait when later?
When the money comes. How do I know?
Sorry, but only after payment.
What else does this mean?
That means I won’t work until I get paid.
Do you have a conscience? I went specifically to you through the whole city.
You can pay for my work yourself.
A goodbye to you.
All the good.

Hearing my farewell, the man suddenly stood up from the chair, but then stopped for a few seconds, looking me in the eyes, making it clear that for that short moment I still have a unique opportunity to work for him for free. However, without seeing the desired reaction on my face, the client left the office, leaving me proudly alone.
And then, the next day, passing by me on the street, Ivan once again pretends that we don’t know him. I wonder how long it will last this time.

Everything is like in school, Vanya, everything is like in school.