Alexander

The New Year holidays have just started and there is a lot of red tape involved. I'm a journalism student at the university. I recently had my final exams and successfully completed my internship. I was walking home after university. I had submitted all my reports and coursework, oh yeah. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Natalia (you can choose a different name) and I'm 20 years old, a second-year student. On my way home, I stopped at the store. I needed to buy something for the holiday. I'll be celebrating alone again. Eh.

Natasha: Mmm, it's pleasantly cool, the city is so beautifully decorated. Hmm, maybe I should come over and see what's on Red Square. Lenka said there'll be some kind of training there, or maybe they'll give the memorial to someone.

Without thinking twice, I hurried to Red Square. And yes, my friend hadn't lied, the president was there, taking a photo, then he approached the Eternal Flame. Soldiers stood around him, so handsome. But when I glanced at one, I couldn't look away. His deep, starry blue eyes were captivating. He looked at me, and we stared at each other, unwaveringly. It felt like an eternity had passed when the president finally finished and walked to his car, apparently heading home. I wanted to go up to him, ask his name and if we could get acquainted. But I couldn't, there were so many people. Their commander was here.

Commander: Well, guys, get going and go home. Well done today!

I walked on, but then I heard a voice. Deep, beautiful, and slightly rough.

Alexander: Wait a minute, girl, you've been staring at me for so long, and now you're leaving. It's unfair, you started out staring and then ran away from the scene of the crime. What's your name, dear lady?