Shattering Hearts

(S2) : Nanny Lizzie

Jack, who had returned from London, came to see Nicola at the Lenixton manor in the afternoon . He covered his coat and his scarf. The cold autumn wind made him feel cold. The sky looks gray. He stepped as fast as he could. The dried leaves were flying in the wind.

A servant opened the door and let him in. Jack was brought to meet Nicola in his study. Before he came here he told him he had come here.  The atmosphere of the workspace looks comfortable and warm. Jack just sat in front of the fireplace and rubbed his hands.’’ What information have you got?’’ask Nicola.

"I met his sister Irvin Fretzie there. He insisted that his sister did not try to kill Dimitri and Aleandra did not burn down the mansion either. He also told me that Dimitri was talking to a man named Ivander Armaturov."

"Who is he?’’

"I don't know and it looks like Miss Fretzie doesn't know who she is either. But I think it's possible that the man was one of his trusted friends otherwise Dimitri might have entrusted his son and wife to the man to be saved."

Nicola seemed to think, then said,’’ seems like she knows that she is in danger. I'm sure it is. It's worth Dimitri's attitude a little strange time not as usual. He looked agitated and like he was terrified of something."

"Do Dimitri know who the person who will intend to kill him is?’’

"I don't think so. If he knew for sure he'd tell me and tell the police. He wouldn't risk leaving his wife and child in danger by letting a person of malicious intent roam around."

"Maybe the killer is the enemy of his business or there may be people who envy his success."

"That's possible. But who?’’

"Neither Nicola, I have no shadow at all."

"If Irvin were you, he might have had a motive to kill Dimitri, but all this time he's been nice to Dimitri and Dimitri likes the waiter."

"It's possible that Irvin has a grudge against Dimitri and plans to kill him."

"This case is making me dizzy, but I'm not giving up on getting to the truth."

Nicola closed her eyes, then she remembered Irvin's face without any experience when he was put in prison, which she remembered she was trying to tell him something, but she did not understand, what he said to her. Finally Irvin was released, because there was no strong evidence.Jack and Nicola were silent and preoccupied with their respective thoughts.

"I want you to investigate who Ivander is,’’ he said suddenly.

"Alright, I'll investigate."Jack stood up and re-worn his coat.’’I'll call you again."

"alright. I'll take you to the front door."

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Lizzie woke up one sunny morning in December and the morning sun broke through to her tiny bedroom window. A cold gust of wind swung the window curtain of his room as he opened the window. After cleaning himself up and going downstairs he found his house in a cheerful state. There was a sound of laughter in the kitchen accompanied by the smell of the fragrant mother's cooking.

Lizzie was so happy when she saw Marina Moskal's grandmother coming to visit and immediately hugged her warmly. Lizzie's tiny face looks sparkling with pleasure. He misses her so much and it has been a long time since Marina went out of town for a few weeks. He brought a lot of presents for Lizzie

"It's so beautiful."

"You like it."

"Of course."

A beautiful gray hat decorated with ribbons and flowers is enough to make Lizzie happy. What's more when he found a Barbie doll complete with clothes that are very beautiful.

This was the first time he got it, he had wanted it for a long time but his mother never also bought it even though he had asked for it many times on the grounds that the price was quite expensive. Lizzie was impatient to tell Fanya about the gift she got from Marina Moskal's grandmother.

That morning Marina had breakfast with the Thusenka family. For Lizzie this morning was a beautiful and happy morning and day. After breakfast Lizzie looks happy to talk to Marina and linger by her side.

Lizzie already thought of her as her own grandmother, as she so longed for the presence of a grandmother by her side. Marina looks happy to see Lizzie again. Lizzie was considered to be her own granddaughter when she first saw Lizzie as a baby. A beautiful little baby, that was the first impression he thought of when he first met her.

He hopes to have a granddaughter like Lizzie besides being beautiful and smart and kind. At 10 a.m., Lizzie rushes off to meet Ivander, her new friend. He thought he would spend a good time with her. After saying goodbye to his mother and Marina's grandmother, he immediately left.

That morning Lizzie enjoyed her trip to Ivander's house. Such a bright sky made his heart feel very happy. The scenery around it became clear there was not the slightest fog although the cold wind sometimes blew fiercely, but it did not make it prevent him to enjoy the scenery around him.There was no storm that teased in that morning, but it did not make it prevent him to enjoy the scenery around him, to Cassei everything looks so beautiful.

Ivander's house was still nowhere to be seen when he was halfway into the birch forest . From a distance Lizzie can see a wide stretch of hills filled with maple trees. Very beautiful valleys with lake water that looks bright from a distance. For a moment he was fascinated by the scene presented in front of him, because he had never seen it this clearly before.

Lizzie could see the church tower from a distance behind the hill so calm and quiet. He breathed in the air deeply and could smell the scent of the forest which made him feel relaxed.

He loved the smell and he was unceasingly breathing fresh air around the forest. Lizzie walked back and soon she saw the light from a tiny house that was the only neighbor Ivander had that was the thought that came to her tiny head.

A few meters later he arrived in front of his house. Lizzie was so amazed when she looked at the house even though there were currently no flowers blooming, but she recalled the time before autumn arrived. This home page is overgrown with various kinds of flowers. Lizzie tidied herself up and knocked on the door quietly. A woman opened the door and smiled sweetly at him. "You're definitely Lizzie, aren't you?’’

"really. Good morning!’’

"Good morning! Comein! My husband is waiting for you."

Lizzie immediately spread her gaze across the house as she entered. Comfortable house with a fireplace that lights and susana feels very warm. The walls are made of stone as if it does not make the house look ugly even on the contrary the impression that he got the house was so beautiful and unique.

A pot of tea and cake was on the table. Lizzie smiled when she saw Ivander who was already sitting in the chair.‘’It's good to see you again."

"me too. This house is beautiful."

"This house is indeed beautiful, unfortunately the owner does not want to sell this house."

A warm cup of mint-flavored tea is served in front of Lizzie.‘"This is my wife, Juliana."

"It's nice to meet you madam,’’ he said as he reached out.

"It's nice to meet you too."

Lizzie also nodded.

Lizzie also spent a good time with them. They were both very happy with the presence of Lizzie which was able to make the atmosphere more pleasant. Even Juliana seemed to be bewitched by the existence of Lizzie in her home. Since her arrival home, Juliana's eyes have never been separated from Lizzie's. He thought if he had a daughter like Lizzie it would be fun.

"Your parents are really lucky to have a child like you."Lizzie's face blushed.

"My parents are very lucky to have me,’’ he replied.

"You sure love them a lot, don't you?’’

"Of course."

Ivander glanced at his wife. She knew that Juliana wanted a child, especially a daughter. Lizzie has made his wife even more determined to have a daughter, but his unclear past makes him feel afraid that if he later has a child. Not that he didn't want it, but instead he wanted it a lot.

So he tried to remember about his past little by little began to remember, but most of the memories he remembered were not pleasant. Ivander was afraid that he was not a good person. Every time he thought of it his body was goosebumps and wished he wasn't a villain like he had thought all along.

It didn't feel like the time Lizzie visited Ivander's house was over. He had to go home for dinner with his family. Lizzie said goodbye. Ivander and Juliana look sad, when Lizzie will go home, because they feel that Lizzie no atmosphere of the house will be back lonely. Before leaving Juliana kissed the little girl's cheek.

"thank you. I'll definitely come again."

A handkerchief fell out of his pocket and Ivander picked it up. His face turned shocked."Ivander, what's up?’’

His wife's voice resuscitated him from surprise.’’There's nothing."

Ivander quickly returned it to Lizzie.’’Thank you." Thank you."

Lizzie quickly put it in her shirt pocket and once again said goodbye, then left. They watched him until Lizzie's petite figure disappeared. Ivander sat in front of the burning fireplace while his wife set up the dining table.

He was still thinking about the incident, because he saw a family emblem on Lizzie's handkerchief The familiar family symbol that often appeared in his memories of the last few. She saw him at the house of a man she had known, but she still could not remember who he was or his family was.

"Did Lizzie have anything to do with that guy?’’muttered.

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It was already dusk when Lizzie returned home. The sun had already hidden itself behind the mountain.The air was starting to get colder. Lizzie sped up her way wanting to immediately return home, sitting in front of the fireplace warming herself up. He smiled as the light from a distance came from his house.

Lizzie ran and opened the door that led straight to the kitchen. He was shocked to find his mother talking to a foreign woman. She is a beautiful brownish blonde who is braided on both sides.The gray eyes look sparkling when talking to her mother.

’’Sorry, I don't think you're receiving guests."

Antonina smiled and told him to come closer. Slowly with a face that looked hesitant Lizzie walked up to her mother.

"Lizzie, this is Milly Constantine."

"Ha..hello, my name is Lizzie."

"I'm Milly Constantine. Just call me Milly. It turns out that you are a very sweet and beautiful child as your mother said." A red line appeared on Lizzie's face.

"From tomorrow Milly will be your nanny,’’, her mother said. Lizzie widened her eyes.

"Nanny? But I'm already big. I don't need a nanny."

"You're a big boy, but you're still a kid. I can't watch you all the time. What else after yesterday's incident when you swam in the lake regardless of your safety."

"My friends would've laughed at me if I had a nanny."

Then he imagined that Mary and Francesca Doyle would laugh at him and would spread gossip about him. Lizzie sigh.’’Will Milly come with me to school later?’’

"Milly will take you to school and pick you up,’’ answered her mother calmly, then glanced at Milly.

"All right."

"Good boy."

His mother rubbed Lizzie's head.

"I'll come in the morning to take you to school. I hope later we'll be good friends,’’ Milly said.

Lizzie nodded quickly. He felt that Milly was a very kind and friendly person, and he was happy to be good friends with her. For some reason deep down he once felt he knew her.

"Now clean yourself up. We'll have dinner soon."

"Good."

Lizzie immediately left the kitchen for her room.

"Your child is really sweet and pretty. L like it. I think I'll be good friends with him."

"Lizzie is our favorite child and I'm sure you'll quickly become familiar."

Antonina smiled proudly.

"Do you know your son's name is the same as my former employer's grandson's name was."

"really?"

Milly nodded." But unfortunately my employer's grandson went missing somewhere. Ah sorry, I've been talking a lot because I have to leave immediately. My mother has already picked me up at home."

"Not come to dinner with us?’’

"No. Thank you for your offer. My mother has no one to accompany me at home, so I have to go home soon."

"alright. Say hello to your mother and hopefully get well soon."

"Thank you Madam."

Antonina delivered Milly to the front door.

"Be careful on the road!’’

After the door closed she was surprised to see her husband was already behind her.’’What is a Nanny Lizzie?’’

"true."

"I think she's a very nice woman, I just caught a glimpse of her."

"I think so too. She lives with her mother in the back of the birch forest."

Antonina's eyes suddenly dimmed as she told the story of Milly's mother who was burned and fell into a coma to her husband.

"There's so much pity. Though he was very young, but he had to find money to finance his life."

"It seems I trust him to hand Lizzie over to his hand. I'm sure Milly can take good care of her."

"If you believe it, I'll believe it too." They also hugged.

After dinner Lizzie sat by the window of her room. The December night sky . Not a single star or moon shone in the night sky and he hoped it would snow the next day.

Lizzie breathes fresh air at night many times and she can smell the surrounding trees moist and wet.He loves his beautiful village, right now he was not willing to trade anything he had to leave his beloved village. Then the window closed after saying good night to nature.His little body then curled up under a warm blanket.[ ]