Shattering Hearts

(S2): Return of Ivander's memory

Sergei sat dumbstruck in his lazy chair overlooking the backyard of his mansion. Outside it was getting darker and cold, the atmosphere was so silent that only the sound of the sound of trees being blown by the strong wind. Unexpectedly he recalled the husband and wife of Thusenka. The two of them were not the flashy guests at the party, but his encounter with them made him feel interested and felt that there was something about them that he could not explain.

The sound of knocking on the door surprised him. A waiter brought water and kept it on a table in the middle of the room. The waiter saluted and said good night when he was leaving his room. Sergei smiled kindly.

The door closed and the room went back. Thirst running down his throat made him drink a lot of water brought by the waiter. Sergei felt refreshed after drinking it. He went to bed and hoped he would have a good dream of meeting his granddaughter in a dream.

Meanwhile, in the village of Helenogradsk, Lizzie and Milly just finished watching a movie rented by Milly while going to buy kitchen necessities. Pop corn is seen splattered in the warm family room. Lizzie is still lounging on the soft sofa and Milly has told her to go to her room.’’Let me here in a minute!’’

"But Lizzie it's late."

"I knew. Tomorrow is a holiday."

"You need to rest now. The weather lately is getting worse you have to take care of your health."

Reluctantly Lizzie finally obeys Milly's orders .Before going to the room he circulated his gaze around the family room.’’Very quiet.:

‘’Hah..’’

"This house feels very lonely without the presence of father and mother."

Milly then hugged Lizzie.’’You must have missed them , didn't you?’’

Lizzie just nodded slowly.’’Tomorrow they'll come back and bring you lots of souvenirs." Lizzie smile.

"Milly, you're so nice. Thank you." Thank you."

Lizzie climbed up the stairs, then heard the sound of the bang of the closed room door.

The sound of the bird squeaking in the morning woke Lizzie with eyes still sleepy she left her bed and immediately washed her face with warm water. From the direction of the kitchen has been smelled the fragrant aroma of cuisine made by Milly. Her little nose sniffed and her stomach started to feel hungry.

Milly smiled as Lizzie was already in the kitchen. At the dinner table has been served a very fragrant chicken cream soup and a few pieces of bread that are still hot because Milly just took it out of the oven.’’Morning Lizzie!’’

‘’Pagi!’’

"Eat! while everything's still hot."

Lizzie immediately devours a bowl of chicken cream soup until it runs out.’’You know Milly, this soup of yours is so good it's even better than my mom's."

"really? ‘’tanyanya while smiling sweetly at Lizzie.

"really. Make me again sometime it seems like I've been very addicted to this soup you made."

"You don't overdo it like that. So, what will you do now?’’

"I'll feed some of Mr. Andrews' sheep with Fanya."

"In cold weather like this?’’

"really. I promised to help Mr. Andrews, because he had a fever. No one's pastoring his sheep."

‘’You're so good."

The morning was bright and snowy, Lizzie was wearing a bright red coat and looked so bright among the snow white with a carefree heart she went to the host Andrews with Milly and there she met Fanya.

Fanya looks beautiful in the eyes of Lizzie with a fur pink coat. The occasional whirring of the winter wind blew making them close their coats. The spruce trees on Mr. Andrew's farm towered as if reaching the sky with snow sprinkling almost all the spruce and the wind blowing like chirping a winter melody. Lizzie believes that today will be a very pleasant day that she will miss with Fanya, her best friend and also Milly.

They began to herd the sheep through an open pasture that was now filled with snow. The smell of winter is so strong. During the journey Lizzie continues to tell her about her new friend named Ivander and increasingly makes Milly wonder who the man really is, what else he is Milly's closest neighbor, Milly, but he had never met her.

The sheep were allowed to walk in the meadow despite being covered by snow. Milly gives warm drink to Lizzie and Fanya.’’When are your parents back?’’ask Fanya

"This afternoon. I miss them both."

"I'm sure they'll bring you some souvenirs."

"Milly said that too."

"Oh yes, just before I went to Mr. Andrews' house, I had heard my mother and father talking in the living room. Mom says that teacher Diana Stanley and teacher Eric Stanfold are getting married,’’, Fanya said enthusiastically.

Lizzie widened her eyes and her mouth gaping wide.’’Really it?This will definitely be great and happy news. I know that they both love each other. Surely the whole school will be busy talking about this."

Lizzie stood up and laughed loudly, then she twirled her body while laughing.’’You know this is the happiest news. I need to see them both immediately to congratulate."

Lizzie sits back between Fanya and Milly.’’I can't believe it either when I hear it,’’ Fanya said.

"When are they getting married?’’

"If what I heard early knows ahead."

"That's gonna be a minute. What do you think we'll give you later?’’

Fanya seemed to think for a while, then looked at Lizzie back.’’I don't know, but maybe we can give you our handcrafts."

Lizzie glanced at Fanya to ask her opinion.’’How about giving me the handkerchief you embroidered, Lizzie? Didn't your mother teach you how to embroider" Milly said.

"A good idea. Thank you Milly. I decided I'd make it. How about you Fanya?’’

"I think I'm gonna do some tablecloth embroidery. What do you think?’’

"That's great."

They both smiled happily. It was day when they brought the sheep back to the farm of Mr. Andrews. There they had a wonderful lunch. They like it very much. Lizzie sat leaning back in the chair while holding her already full stomach. He thanked Mr. Andrews for his delicious lunch invitation.

’’I think, I won't be able to walk home with this full stomach,’’he said with a plain face.

Mr. Andrews together with his wife laugh.’’Do I need to take you home?’’asked Mr. Andrews still putting on an amused face.

Lizzie immediately straightened her body.’’No need.no need. I can go home by myself. Really."

The sound of cheerful laughter filled the warm Andrews family dining room.

Fanya parted ways with Lizzie around the corner of the road to her house when a big wind blew. Lizzie and Milly continue their journey. He is happy today in addition to playing with Fanya. He can also enjoy a very delicious lunch even though he has to eliminate his fear of Molly the famous fierce dog Mr. Andrews.

On his way back home, Lizzie was amazed by the scenery around him, for him everything looks very white covered by snow that looks cold and lifeless in the middle of the sun,even from a distance his house looks like a house of cakes sprinkled with sugar .

His gaze was sad when his little eyes saw his house so quiet and cold, usually behind the window there was always light from the fireplace if his father and mother were at home. Lizzie soared in surprise when she saw the movement of someone in her yard.He pulled Milly's hand and held it firmly.’’What's up Lizzie?’’

"There's people on the home page?’’

Milly's eyes moved quickly looking around the home page.’’There's no one. Maybe it's just your feelings."

"Really, I saw him walking quickly into the backyard."

"We'd better check."

"Wait on! What if it's a criminal we should call someone to come here."

Milly picked up a piece of wood lying in the street and started walking to the backyard. Milly and Lizzie stop walking and hide behind the bushes and see a man watching the house.

’’What should we do? Is he a Milly thief?’’ask Lizzie scared.

Lizzie feels she knows the man.’’That's kan..."

"I don't know. Wait here!’’

After gathering his courage Milly came out and faced the man.

"Who are you?’’his tan was fierce while pointing a stick of wood at the man.

The man was surprised and Milly would hit the man.’’Jangaaannn!’’ shout Lizzie. The two saw Lizzie coming out of her hiding place.

‘"Lizzie,’’seru Milly.

"Don't hit him, I know him.:

"What is it?’’

"True Milly. He's the Ivander Armaturov I told you about."

"He is Ivander, your friend?’’

’’Milly what is it?’’ask Lizzie anxious.’’Milly's...Milly..’’.

"What's the number?’’ivander asked and then saw Milly trembling and her face pale.

"MILLYYYYY, ’’shout Lizzie.

"Ah Lizzie ma.sorry." Milly gasped from her daydream.

"What exactly is it?’’

"No.it's okay."

"Really?’’

"Yes, I'm fine."

Lizzie hugged Milly warmly, then she looked at the tall man before her.’’We'd better get in."

In the cozy family room Lizzie and Ivander sit on the couch enjoying the warm tea that Milly has prepared. Meanwhile Milly lit the fireplace. Not long after the sound of burning wooden hisses began to be heard, before leaving the living room he caught a glimpse of Lizzie as well as her male guests.

They both look very calm. He went out and stood behind the wall and once again looked at the man named Ivander. His heart was beating fast.

’’Not wrong and I'm sure he's the Ivander I saw at the Romanov mansion, but why is he here? Did he recognize me?"

Questions filled his mind and head. Milly headed for the kitchen and sat down on the sofa that was in the corner of the room.’’If that's true Ivander, how is this?’’

There was the sound of the front door closing and Lizzie appearing in the kitchen while carrying a tray.’’ Has your friend left?’’

"just now. What do you think of Ivander?’’

"I think he's a good guy. Lizzie, is that really that guy named Ivander Armaturov?’’

"really. Why?’’

"It's okay. Since when do you know him?’’

"It hasn't been long."

"Oh so. I think I've seen it somewhere, but I'm not sure. You better go to the room and rest."

Milly sits back on the couch and plans to meet the man at his house tomorrow.

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Lizzie was sitting on the stairs leading to the terrace of the house looking at the trees covered by snow on the background by a golden orange sky and the sun as red as pomegranate began to disappear from the sky and hide behind the hill. He frowned when a car entered his yard.

Lizzie looked very happy, the face that had looked pouting became sparkling with pleasure. He jumped to his feet and immediately hugged the person who just got out of the car.’’Mother..’’

"Hello Lizzie!’’

Antonina kissed Lizzie on the cheek and led her in.

"I'm glad you're back. I miss you guys."

"We also miss you,’’, said his mother softly.

Slowly Lizzie started touching her mother's face. The fatigue on his mother's face was clearly visible there.

’’Mother is tired well. Better take a break."

Suddenly Antonina hugged Lizzie tightly, then said,’’ Mom and Dad love you so much. Remember that."

After saying so he took out a name necklace that said his name. Name beautiful sculpted Lizzie in the necklace.‘’This is for you from mom and dad,"

"It's so good."

"You like?’’

Lizzie nods quickly.’’Let me put it on. Come!’’

"That's pretty. Thank you mom, dad."

Lizzie saw her parents bring her lots of souvenirs, food, shoes, clothes to toys. He looks very happy especially his father and mother have returned and this house will not feel lonely anymore.

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Vladimir drove his car next to Mr. Andrews' farm. He got out of his car and looked around.

‘’I'm finally back in this village again."

This village is where the granddaughter of Sergei's grandfather thought it was and he was determined to look for it as long as he was in this village. Vladimir got back in his car and went to his father's mansion. Nicola and Juliet were surprised by Vladimir's sudden arrival, as a few days ago he left this village, but now he is back here.

’’Halo dad! Hello Mom!’’

Vladimir hugs his parents.’’I miss you guys and I'll stay here until the end of the year."

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming here?’’ask mother.

"I want to surprise you,’’he said.

Thin smile floating on his handsome face.’’I'll go to the room first to rest."

Valdimir left his father and mother at the front door with a amazed face.

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Ivander sat dumbstruck in front of the fireplace . The sparkle of fire reflected in his eyes. Juliana his wife looked anxiously at her husband. She felt that her husband was in trouble, but every time he asked her, she kept quiet and said there was no problem. Juliana sat down beside him and rubbed her back slowly.

’’If there is a problem just tell me. Maybe I can help you. Remember you're my husband, so I hope you can share the problem with me and find a solution together."

Ivander hugged his wife and whispered in her ear.

"Thank you, but I'll be fine."

Ivander smiled so that his wife would not feel anxious anymore. He went to the room leaving Juliana. Slowly but surely he can remember everything including his bad past. All those memories came back to him when he read a news story in the paper this morning about Sergei Romanov.

The media began to talk about who Sergei's heir was. There are some people who say Sergei will bequeath his property to Victor, the only nephew he has if Dimitri really dies.

Ivander recalls everything including the granddaughter of the Romanov family he took away with him. At that time he went to the house where eight years ago he left a baby there and unexpectedly he met Lizzie in the house who was nothing but a baby which he left behind, because he knew Thusenka's husband and wife never had any children other than Lizzie.

Ivander opened the window and cold air immediately ambushed into his room. He felt confused and afraid that someone would hurt Lizzie and possibly his wife. He was afraid that the people who had chased him would come back after him after they knew where he lived. He felt his life here was starting to be insecure.

Ivander called his wife to sit with him. He clasped his wife's hand and gently squeezed it. ‘’Maybe it's time you found out."

"Know what?’’

Ivander begins to tell his wife all about his past. Juliana's mouth agape, in surprise and her eyes widened.‘’Then where's the baby? You must know where , right?’’

"I knew. Now the baby is in a safe place and living happily with his new family."

"Who's the baby?’’

"You know him, that baby is Lizzie."

Juliana closed her mouth. Astounded.

"But that's how is it possible? Are you sure?’’

"I'm pretty sure, because I left him at the Thusenja house 8 years ago."

"I don't believe this. What if they find out about Lizzie?"

Ivander again showed his anxious face.’’Maybe they'll kill him."

"That can't happen."

"Hopefully that didn't happen. In the meantime I'm gonna pretend I'm still missing and hopefully Lizzie's gonna be okay." [ ]