Woke Up In A New Decade

Chapter twelve

Picture: Alexei and Princess Xenia.

(Best song ever imo)

OCTOBER 1912
DENMARK

Across from me was my tutor. We were sitting as i learnt danish. It was my second month in Denmark, it was beautiful but cold. It was October, close to November. September had ended at last. "Now say your name and your favorite color." My tutor, Asmund told me to. "Jeg hedder Astrid. Min yndlingsfarve er lilla." I slowly said. He beamed at me. "Excellent!" He said and we concluded that session. My lady in waiting, Liesel waited for me. She has beautiful curly black hair with wide blue eyes and a pretty face, I walked out and she smiled at me and took me to my grandmother.

Maria sat drinking tea as she listened to the man who played the piano for her. Cian was reaching Caoimhe how to tackle people to the ground with a mannequin. The room smelled nice. "Your majesty." Liesel curtseyed, the man stopped playing until Maria signaled him to continue. I went to sit next to her and fiddled with a necklace Tanya gave me, it was beautiful  Saint Olga. "You are going to meet your aunt today. She is coming from Russia. Also you have lots of letters." Maria said as she gave me some.

I gave my grandmother a hug and went to my room, or our room. We shared it, my side, Cians side and Caoimhe's side but they both seemed to share that side sometimes. It was big but not as big as the room me, Nastya and Marie shared. It was still a military cot with blankets. Same with the rest of theirs. I read the stacks of letters.

Dear Astri,
How are you doing? Well I hope! A lot had changed since you left. Mama looks really sad but not as sad as Tatiana. Anya is more disobedient, probably to distract from the pain. I know you won't get this until later but we were at Spala and Baby played with Anya. He injured himself bad and mama telegramed Rasputin. We went to St Petersburg again so Alexei can be helped. We might be able to see you.

From Olga xxx (P.S, how is Cian and Caoihme?)

I looked at the letter and smiled to know that Alexei was okay. I opened Tanya's

Dearest Astaya,
Loads had changed! But I think Olga already said that. Did you like the present? It's Saint Olga of Kiev! She's so cool! She got revenge for her husband who was killed and they tried to get her to marry her husbands murderer! I hope she helps you from Heaven. I also got you Saint Juliana of Lazarevo. That's what fell out. She stayed kind even though her misfortunes in life. I hope she and Olga protects you! Remember to always stay kind and only get revenge if it's necessary. Mama said we can visit soon! I'm so happy! How is it in Denmark? And how is Cian and Caoi?

Love from Tanya xxx

I smiled at her letter, she is the one I miss the most. We both understand each other and she's amazing  and nice. I wish she was here with us, i opened Maria's.

Dearest sister,
How are you doing? How is Denmark? We are okay, we'll kind of. Alexei is safe now but still on bed rest. We all miss you so much!!!

Love from Maria

I smiled at her. And opened Anastasias letter. I thought of how much wonder she brought to the world. Even to today.

Dear Ast,
It is a funny nickname I gave you since you left. Olishka hates signing papers, instead of OTAMA, it's OTMA. It feels unnatural. It's strange mama insists OTAMA even though you aren't here anymore.. it's like you are gone again. But longer then five months. I miss you and I think we are coming soon. We all miss you!

From Anya.

I sighed because mother didn't try to write to me. It pained me, but Anastasia letter said give months? How did she know. I don't know anymore! Liesel came in and fixed my hair, i then dressed in a light pink dress. My hair was in a long braid, I was shocked when I saw myself in the mirror.

My hair was still blond, and golden blond. My eyes were still a green-brown. And I still had my full lips. I smiled and thanked Liesel. She lead me to my grandmothers resting room. There was my grandmother and a woman, she had dark brown hair up sitting straight talking to her. Her brown eyes fixed on my grandmother. She noticed grandmother not paying attention to her and looking at what she was paying attention to. Me.

Her eyes read many different emotions. But I was having an nirvana rock concert in my head. She had pity and sorrowful eyes, maybe even regret hidden in there. "Don't be rude, introduce yourself." My mouth quivered. "I'm Astrid Nikolaevna." I introduced myself. A smile crept on her face. "Hello Astrid, I am your aunt. Olga Alexandrovna."

She hugged me and I couldn't help but just hug back. I made small conversations with her and grandmother over lovely tea. I'm pretty sure Cian made it, I heard him talking about tea recipes yesterday when he taught Kiki to tackle people to the floor. Cian had walked past our room too. Multiple times so.