(Morning Farwells)

*April 13th, 1941*

*6:31 pm*

*Wichita, Kansas*

It was a rather beautiful sunny Easter Sunday evening as Anya and her cousins were dressed rather nicely for the special day as they were outside of Daisy's home chatting amongst themselves while the rest of their family was socializing as well.

"Can't believe today is your last full day here, It's honestly been wonderful having you here honestly" Daisy had spoken to Anya as she was going through her easter basket in the process.

"I could say the same honestly like this has probably been one of the best weeks I've ever had since I was able to spend it with my cousins" Anya had spoken back to Daisy as she had a smile on her face while she thought about the good times that they had shared during the week.

"Maybe we should all visit Aunt Maria and Uncle Bartok one of these days! I heard they're planning to move to Kansas one of these days but I don't know for sure" Catherine had spoken out to her cousins in a rather upbeat tone of voice as her words were met with nods of agreement from her cousins.

"You're right, We have so many wonderful cousins at their place so it would be a shame if we don't pay them a visit one of these days" Katie had added on to the conversation as she suddenly had something in her mind which made her turn her direction to Anya.

"Oh, I never really asked but do you have a crush on someone?" Katie had asked her with a smile on her face as the question quickly made Anya blush madly.

"Ooooh, Please tell us who the lucky guy is or maybe the lucky girl if you swing that way?" Catherine had asked Anya as well and she eagerly waited for her answer as Anya slowly began to speak.

"Well I don't have anyone in mind but I think it could be Calvin from New York and he doesn't go to my school but he does go to Jackson Academy…" Anya had spoken back with a smile on her face as she blushed madly as this made her cousins' faces lit up in joy as they began to speak once more.

"Calvin?! I had a feeling it was him but I heard that he used to date Judith but they had a falling out so that's probably why he's chasing girls but I do remember you telling me that he has been interested in you" Catherine had spoken back in a tone of surprise while the others nodded their heads in agreement while Daisy began to speak.

"Calvin? Interesting but does he treat you well? If he respects women then I'll say give it a shot and confess to him" Daisy had asked Anya as she was met with a nod of confirmation which made her smile.

"He just flirts with me from time to time but I just want a guy to build trust with but maybe someday I'll tell him when he actually stops with the flirty comments" Anya had answered back as the conversation made her think about Calvin and how her other friends are doing back in New York as she had many thoughts about it.

"So Calvin dated Judith in the past, eh? No wonder why Judith hates my guts so much…" Anya thought to herself as she continued to watch her cousins talk amongst themselves.

"I'm thinking we should just do something fun before Anya and Catherine depart since it's their last night here but the issue is that I can't think of anything!" Katie had pondered towards her cousins as she thought about what they could do as her words made Catherine smile warmly at her.

"It doesn't matter because I'm able to spend time with my wonderful cousins so just everyone's company is enough for me.." Catherine had spoken back to Katie as she looked at her and the rest of her cousins with a warm smile on her face while her words were met with nods of agreement.

"You're right, this has honestly been one of the best weeks of my life so it's really worth the time in the world…" Anya had added on to the conversation as she and the girls shared a laugh together as a sudden idea popped up in Daisy's mind.

"We could simply watch the sunset together as a family, It will be such a wonderful memory to cherish!" Daisy had spoken out to her cousins as her idea was met with full support from everyone.

"That would be wonderful! For this final and special night, let's try to cherish it, okay?" Anya had spoken out in support of Daisy's idea as she and her cousins smiled at each other and proceeded to watch the sunset for the remainder of the evening.

*April 14th, 1941*

*7:00am*

*Wichita Airport, Kansas*

The next day had quickly passed as Anya and her cousins were at the airport awaiting their flight back as they were saying their goodbyes.

"It's been a pleasure having you and Cousin Catherine here and we hope to see you both soon.." Daisy had spoken to her cousins as she was visibly hiding tears as she was quickly comforted by Katie.

"Thank you to the both of you for this wonderful time, May God bless you all" Anya had bidded farewell to Katie and Daisy as the teary-eyed girl gave her cousins a warm hug before releasing each other from the hug as Catherine began to speak.

"Thank you so much for everything and what you've done and as my mother always tells me, *it is not evil that conquers evil but only love… *" Catherine had bidded farewell to her cousins as she shared a warm hug with Daisy and Katie as well before releasing each other from the hug as Catherine began to depart with Anya for their flight.

"T-Thank you! We'll always remember Auntie's words of wisdom! Please have a safe flight and we hope to see you both again!" Daisy cried out to her cousins with a smile on her face as she and Katie saw Anya and Catherine walk away into the crowds of many people.

"We'll see them again, I just know it!" Daisy thought to herself as she had a warm smile on her face as she was eagerly waiting for the day that her cousins will return.

*Other side of Airport*

Anya and Catherine were walking towards their destination as the girls talked to each other.

"My mother once said that she'll always remain a russian but once she moved to America, I feel like that aspect of hers became lost in a way considering that she never wanted to leave her country" Catherine had spoken to Anya as her words were met with Anya shaking her head in disagreement.

"No, Auntie Olga will ALWAYS be a Russian at heart and I'm sure that she'll always remember where she came from and the amazing people who raised her in which is our grandparents but going off-track, I feel like spending time with my wonderful cousins has truly made me feel more connected to my family.." Anya had spoken back to her as she had a warm smile on her face as this made Catherine smile back.

"You're right, I know my mother married an American man who is my father but it does go against her beliefs but maybe somewhere down the road, She changed her mind or something? I don't know but Anya, Let's go home…" Catherine had spoken back to Anya with a smile on her face.

"I'm sure Auntie Olga will NEVER forget Russia or her identity but, let's go home…" Anya had spoken back as she and Catherine proceeded to walk towards the plane with their hearts becoming more stronger as they knew more about their family.