Hi everyone. Okay so I posted this chapter without checking the content at all... (Yes, yes, I know. Terrible decision.) So this part you are reading right now, was actually a paragraph of the story. So now I have fixed it (Yay!). I also edited it, so there are a few changes. Very minor, more in the wording. So anyways, this is what you should have seen...
So this is similar to the last story. (Don't worry it's not super similar.) Anyways, it too, was requested by autumnrose2010, and that's where I got the idea. So a big thanks to autumnrose2010, and I hope it stand up to autumnrose2010's standard. And everyone else's of course. Thanks for reading, even with the infrequent updates. Again, I am sorry about that. Hope everyone has a good day! Enjoy!
Wet, rainy days. The perfect type of day in Olga's opinion. The days where mud, and dreariness took over the city. Perhaps it was because all hope of love had been drained out of her over the years. Or maybe it was simply that the palace staff would always stay in the kitchens and bake cookies on these days. Whatever it was, she never expected a rainy day like this one, to bring such happiness.
It was cloudy, the rain had stopped for now, and Olga was out taking a walk. Enjoying the damp humid air a rainfall brings, however, before long she ran into some trouble. It had begun to rain again, and the small bench she had sat down on, had become surrounded by a large muddy puddle. Sure she could walk through it, however, she really didn't want to ruin her new dress. The servants would be so mad at her. So she decided to wait it out, when a nice young man came along.
"Oh,Your Highness. Forgive me, I didn't see you!" exclaimed a man after he sat down next to her, completely unfazed by the mud. He was well dressed, with a black suit and black tie. The type of clothing a businessman would wear, and Olga couldn't help but be intrigued by him. "No, no. It is okay. Really, call me Olga." She quickly replied.
The man smiled and nodded gently before asking permission to remain sitting. It was then that Olga noticed he had a wooden foot, which explained his odd walk and the fact that he didn't jump up after he noticed who she was. Gasping she looked at his foot concerned. The man noticed and gave a nervous laugh, "oh it's nothing." he said, waving his hand around a little. Olga Shook her head, and slowly pulled up his pant leg to see where it started. The man felt awkward at having a princess examine his wooden foot, but decided that there was nothing he could do. After all, she was royalty!
As Olga, examined his foot, she discovered it was of the highest quality, and that it only went up to his knee. She wondered what had happened, but didn't have the heart to ask. After all, it must have been quite painful for this man. So instead, she gently brought the pant leg down again, and sat up, looking over and mumbling an apology, realizing what she had just done. The man quickly reassured her that there was no need for an apology, especially since the man had actually liked it, although he would never admit it.
"You are probably wondering how it happened? No?" he questioned, taking Olga by surprise a moment later. She didn't think he would be so open to talking about it. But she was proven wrong. "Why, yes, although I would also like to know your name." she said, giggling as she realized they were still complete strangers, and had yet already shared a somewhat intimate moment together. The man laughed a little too, warming Olga to the core, as he whispered, "Gleb" into her ear.
"... well it was a while ago. I was only about 18 years old, and I wanted to be a fisherman. So badly, that I moved across the country out onto the west coast. I was a quick learner, and before long had myself a job. But as soon as I got it, i lost it, on my first voyage. I was working the rigs when a shark attacked the ship, something that is quite rare, and none of the crew was prepared. I knew we had to act fast, so I told everyone to get below deck. I stayed on deck, and grabbed my sword throwing it at the shark, I hit him, but not hard enough to injure him, only anger him. Of course, a wave came on board at that moment, and it also had to throw me into the water, where the shark was waiting. He grabbed my ankle and bit, hard. I was quite lucky a good seaman named, 'Oliver' had denied my orders and remained on deck. He saved my life, by throwing a rope out for me to grab. As I grabbed it he pulled me, but my foot got left behind. So I went to a few doctors, and I had to have the bottom of my leg amputated. And the rest is... Well the rest is obvious."
As he finished Olga stared at him with wide eyes, hardly believing the man in front of him had gone threw so much in his life. Gleb, slowly made eye contact and the warmth and concern he found in Olga's eyes nearly broke his heart… in a good way.
They ended up sitting for hours, in the pouring rain, just talking about their lives. Eventually Gleb realized Olga must need to get home, and Olga realized it too as it was growing late. However, as she was about to take a step she realized that muddy puddle was still there. Gleb laughed at her predicament and quickly took off his coat, dropping it on the puddle for her. Olga gasped, never had a man done something that nice for her, and she couldn't believe Gleb would give up his nice coat for her, after knowing her for barely five hours. Carefully she walked over it, and turned back smiling gratefully at him.
"Would you like to come back to the palace?" she asked. His eyebrows shot up. "You can meet my parents, and even my sisters, and my sisters husband and other sisters fiancé. My sister Tatiana is getting married on a few days, and so the whole family is in town… please come?" she rambled. She hadn't even noticed Gleb stand and walk over, until his hand was on her shoulder, that crooked smile staring back at her, leaving her own smile planted firmly on her face. Those smiles remained on their faces the whole way back to the palace, her hand nestled firmly in his.
"Hi, i'm back, sorry I was gone so long." said Olga as she walked in, Gleb following a moment behind. "Ahhh Olga! Where have you been! You missed dinner! And the last minute wedding plans and…" Yelled Tatiana as she walked in. Still muttering as she ran up to Olga, the rest of her family in tow. In less then a moment she was surrounded by her whole family, except Anastasia, who was lying on the sofa, heavily pregnant. As her family gently guided her to the sofa, talking a mile a minute about all the wedding plans she missed, Gleb was left in the doorway awkwardly, completely unnoticed.
"Wait, wait wait!" Exclaimed Olga, after a few minutes of constant unintelligible words being thrown at her. "There is someone I would like you to meet" Everyone looked surprised as they followed Olga's gaze and finally noticed Gleb. Olga motioned him over, and he slowly walked over, quite nervous to meet her whole family, especially a royal family. Anastasia smiled knowingly at Olga, and then glanced back at Gleb. Everyone else just stared at Gleb, wondering who he was. "I met Gleb a few hours ago. Outside. On my walk." Olga said, answering their silent question. Alexandra understanding, smiled at her daughter and stood, walking over to give Gleb a proper hello. Gleb realizing he was in the presence of the Queen, attempted to bow. But his foot just couldn't hold his weight in that position, and he fell causing everyone to cringe. Olga however jumped up and ran to his side, gently pulling up his pant leg, causing her whole family to gasp. As his wooden leg was revealed, everyone gasped again. Especially since the wild, crazy Olga they knew, was being so tender and kind as she examined his foot… for the second time.
After she had determined that he was fine, she carefully helped him up and grabbed his hand. As she guided him around to sit next to her on the sofa, she attempted to explain her afternoon, especially his foot. However, when she failed miserably, Gleb quickly took over, retelling his shark story, and how he met Olga.
After the story, all the questions, and a long chat, everyone decided it was quite late, and began to head to bed. Anastasia remained on the sofa, cuddled with Dmitri. Olga and Gleb also remained, and as Tatiana was walking out Anastasia called for her. Tatiana looked back and Anastasia gestured to Olga and smiled. Tatiana quickly caught on, and returned to sit on the sofa. After a moment Anastasia realized Gleb needed to leave for this particular conversation. "Dmitri, show Gleb out please" she whispered into Dmitri's ear. Dmitri nodded and gave her a quick kiss, taking his hand off her swollen belly. Immediately Anastasia missed the warmth, but brushed it off, in favor of teasing her sister a little.
"So… what's going on with you and Gleb?" asked Tatiana, sneakily. "Nothing!" replied Olga quickly and defensively. Anastasia nodded and smiled, completely unconvinced. "Uh huh…" she said quietly. Olga blushed and looked away, leaving Anastasia and Tatiana giggling. Finally, Olga looked back and sighed. "Okay, I… I don't know." she admitted. Anastasia and Tatiana were taken aback. "Wait what?" they asked at the same time. "I… I don't know." Olga repeated. Tatiana couldn't believe her sister had actually admitted she may have feelings for Gleb, and fell quiet. Anastasia just smiled. "Well, what do you feel for him?" she asked gently.
"Well, he is very nice… and funny. And he knows how to cheer me up. I feel like I can be myself around him. He doesn't get on my nerves like other boys… and he sees the girl behind the Grand Duchess…" Olga said trailing off. Tatiana smiled, "Kindof like how I felt when I first met Nikita" she said. "Or me and Dmitri" laughed Anastasia. "... Although I think we kind of hated each other for a while before we got there." she finished smirking.
Olga looked hopeful, "really… You really felt like I did?" She asked. Both girls nodded, smiling brightly at their sister. All of the sudden Anastasia cried out, while laughing! "Oh!." Tatiana and Olga turned their heads quickly and looked worriedly at Anastasia. "What! What's wrong?" Asked Olga. "Nothing, nothing at all. The baby just decided to give a nice sharp kick" replied Anastasia, still laughing. Tatiana nodded and Olga smiled, and soon they had both moved to sit next to their pregnant hands rested on Anastasia's belly, as they all felt the growing baby kicking inside. It had fallen silent, Anastasia and Tatiana slowly falling asleep.
When Olga had finally thought both were asleep she smiled to herself. "Someday, I will have a little girl, and I will be the best mother ever… but for now I will just work on being the best aunt ever." She whispered to herself. What she didn't know was Anastasia hadn't fallen asleep yet, due to the baby's constant movements. Her eyes opened, and she spoke quietly. "You will. You will make the best mama, and the best aunt. I am proud that my son or daughter will have you to look up to. And if things keep going how I think they will. I bet you will be married and expecting within a year!" When she finished she smiled and looked Olga in the eyes.
Olga, meanwhile had tears in her eyes, and was smiling wide. "You really think so?" She whispered. Anastasia nodded, "I think you found you're true love Olga. You just need some more time to get to know eachother." she whispered before finally closing her eyes and actually falling asleep. Olga feeling one last kick from the baby, smiled again, before removing her hand, and standing. As she left the room she ran into Dmitri, who smiled and then headed over to his wife. When he noticed she was asleep he sat down next to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek, before snuggling her into his arms. Olga watched the whole thing from the doorway, smiling as she thought about a similar life in a few years… With Gleb of course!