The war that destroyed me

New Year's

I can't believe it's already the New Year's Eve!! Natascha said.
And next month on Feb 24 you are going to be 17!!Her father said.
Natascha, do you want to go to Norway for your 17th birthday? Her mother said
TO NORWAY?? Of course!!! You are the best!!!
*both of her parents smile*
So let's get some things ready for tonight! Her father said.
Are we setting up fireworks? Natascha said
Yes and we are also going to watch! Her mother said
I can't wait for tonight. Natascha said.
But first things first...we have a guest!! Natascha's mother said.
Irina??
Nope! It's actually your friend from kindergarten.
Ohh Alexei!!
Yup!
Alexei!! Natascha said.
Heyyy, I missed you!! Alexei said
Are we going to celebrate together ??
Yup!! Alexei said
Mother but where's Irina??
She's at the countryside, remember what she told us yesterday?
Oh yes..*facepalm* I totally forgot! Jeez...
Hello Mrs Olena! Hello Mr. Ivan! Sorry I haven't saluted you first but I missed Natascha.
We know, we had a great idea right??
Yes, indeed. I haven't seen y'all since 2019. We were so young tho. Of course we weren't in kindergarten anymore but still.
I heard that you moved to Mariupol?
Yes...it's wonderful there. Let me show you some pictures

Those are wonderful!! Natascha said.
I know! Alexei replied.
Those are in winter from what I can see. Natascha said.
Mhm...yup! Christmas is wonderful there in Mariupol.
How's winter here in Kyiv? Alexei asked
It's wonderful...you saw all those decorations in the city right?
Yes..it's wonderful
And the New Year's here...
It's amazing isn't it?
It is...
But do you know what happened at my Highschool? Alexei Said.
No, you haven't told me
So...there's this goofy ahh student..who literally broke a whole window.
What?! *laughs* How did he manage to do that?
I don't even know honestly, we were in math class and I was focused on my work...then I hear a loud bang. The window was broken, that student, had blood all over his hands
Oh dear...was he alright?
No, he had blood all over, there was blood everywhere
Everywhere??
Everywhere!
Jeeez....your class is crazy af.
I know...
What about your class Natascha?
Well, it's actually...alright.. but once, I think it was 1 month ago, Ulyana, I think you know her, I've told you about her
Yes yes I know her, what happened?
So, the teacher left the class for some reason and then she stood up and climbed on her desk, then she put some music and began to dance, we all laughed because she was funny and then somehow...she slipped, I haven't seen very well cuz I wasn't really looking at Ulyana, but I turned my head and saw her on the ground with my classmates around her, I got up from my chair and I saw her lying on the ground, she fainted and she had bruises all over her body. She broke her arm and like...there was blood all over, then the teacher came, the school nurses came too, they called the ambulance...
Oh dear...Alexei said.
Yeah...
Natascha?
Yes Alexei?
We've been friends for a long time and I think it's time to tell you, I love you Natascha
Awh, *gives him a big hug* I love you too
Alexei!! Natascha!! It's time!!
ohh yesss!!! Let's set those fireworks
We've already set them! Look
Now, it's time for the countdown.
10,9,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
HAPPY NEW YEAR UKRAINE!!!! They all said.
Wooooo!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!!!
This year will be so much better!
Approved!!
Yo Alexei, bring the champagne!
Right away!!! Here you go everyone!
Natascha *gives her their first kiss*
Awh. Natascha's parents said.
We're glad that you are finally together!!
Natascha and Alexei smiled
May we have a good year.
Indeed!