Zelenskyy fell in love, got married and had a daughter. But nobody knew about it. It was his secret to protect.
A war breaks out, how will he navigate through the pitfalls.
Will he and his family survive?
Where does Macron fit in?
Klitschko who?
...
He had never seen Vova that mad. But seeing how quickly he calmed down when he checked my watch made him worry.
But what he rembers next brings a smile to his face. After I came in to sit down Vova wrapped an arm around me. Kissed me on the head and whispered something to me that made me laugh. That made him laugh and it was the most beautiful thing ever... Until Rory came to sit on her daddys lap and fell asleep to us playing the game.
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He has known Vova for years and has never seen him this happy.
He doesn't even realize that he's crying until a guard hands him a packet of tissues.
A simple sound pulls him from his thoughts. The phone in his pocket is ringing... A picture flash on the screen.
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It's the picture he took that day. The name startled him. Emmanuel Macron....
He carefully answered the phone.
"Hallo" he simply said
Emmanuel: Hallo. Who is speaking? May I speak to President Zelenskyy please?
Sergey: Hallo Emmanuel. It is Sergey. I am afraid I have some bad news for you. Are you alone in your office?
He did not want to tell the president of France he's lost both his kids in a sensless war with Putin. But he has no choice. He has to tell him. He can not let him find out from the TV or the other news outlets.
Emmanuel: Sergey what is happening over there? No I am with my wife in my office.
Sergey: That's good. (He slips into the role of minister, he has to or he will not get through this) Mr. President I regret to inform you that both President Zelenskyy and the first Lady was wounded fatefully in a fight with President Putin. It appears President Putin Shot Jorja fatefully injuring her. President Zelenskyy countered by shooting at President Putin and killing him but he was also fatefully injured. Medical teams are working on them but currently Sir. It is with great sadness and regret I have to inform you that there is no heartbeats on either one of the 2. I apologize for telling you this over the phone Sir but I did not want you to find out in another manner.
Emmanuel: Thank you Sergey. It is very considering of you. How long have they been down now do you know?
Sergey: (looks down at his watch) 20 min sir.
Emmanuel: ok I need you to do something for me. Tell the medical teams to stop. Put Jorja and Vova next to each other. Put her hand in Vovas hand. Make sure that his hand is closed tight. And keept like that. Ask the Medical team to try one more time to bring them back. I will wait here.
Sergey is confused but does as told. The medics try again. On the first time there is a heartbeat in both of us. They looked confused at Sergey. He is just as confused as they are.
Emmanuel: Now let them transfer them to hospital but keep them close to each other. Keep their hands interlocked. Thank you for trusting me Sergey. I am on my way there now. Let me know what hospital are they taken to.
Sergey: Promise I will. Thank you Sir.
At the hospital Sergey pace around nervously. Until a hand stops him in his tracks. "Immanuel" he says half a question half a statement.
"Hi Sergey, any updates available?" Manu asks.
"No, not yet. (Sergey sits fown now hands in his lap fidgeting looking down) I don't... I need... (He's crying again) I don't......" Sergey struggles to find the words.
Immanuel goes to sit by his side rubbing his back reassuringly. "I know Sergey. Believe me I know" he says just as Sergey hugs him and cries into his chest.
After a while Sergey feels calmer pulls back from Immanuel and says "I am sorry. I should not have.... You are...." Immanuel laughs abd says "I am yes but I also know how you feel and in the moment comforting you and calming you down was of higher importance to me than any image or titles I hold. Don't feel bad. I honestly don't mind. Important question is do you feel better? Did it help?"
Sergey was stunned at the question." Wow uhm yes I feel better thank you and yes it helped I think all the emotions of the past few months just had build upto a breaking point you know? Thank you again".
Immanuel smiled and said "Glad I could be of assistance then."
Sergey was now really confused. "Immanuel? (he begins with caution) How are you so calm right now? It kind of makes me freak out because Vova did this to me at the hanger and now..... I am sorry I should not have it's just.... Your daughter and son in law is dying and you are sitting here asking me if I am ok.... I don't"
Manu stopped his ramble "I am many things but calm is not the word. Petrified, panicked, angstious, scocked yes all of the above. But I learned a long time ago to stuff those feelings down. 5 years ago I wake up one night to a sound found Jorja in the hall unresponsive. They told us she has only a few days left at most. As I hed her in my arms her heart stopped, she had a heart attack. She got a transparent a few days later saving her. When she got better I could not hold her I was so scared she would die in my arms again. One night a while after she was home. My wife was out with a friend. I was working in my office Jorji walked in and chose the furthest spot form me in the room. I looked up and realized she was crying. I asked her if she was okay. He said "No daddy I am not. You use to hold me. Use to love me. We use to do everything together but now... After this (he mentioned to his chest like I did years ago) you won't look at me, you won't hug me, you don't spend time with me. How do you want me to me ok?" I felt bad I wanted to hold her so badly. But just as I reached out to her I pulled back. She noted this and stormed off slamming her bedroom door behind her. My wife came home just as she was about to leave. She grabbed her and asked what happend. All she answered was he promised and he broke his promise. I should have known better. She grabbed Jorji's hand walked her into my office. I was sitting in the middle of the floor crying. I did break a promise I made to her but I was so scared. My wife said "ok one of you needs to tell the other person what they are feeling. Because I am tired of this. This is not Jorji and Manu I love. This I don't even know what this mess is. Jorji? " He lied was all she said. Before turning and walking away. My wife told me" If you love her like you say you do Manu run, run after her stop her. If she walks out that gate she will be gone for ever and you know this."
