FORLORN

December 21, 2020

Port Anchorage, Alaska

My beloved,

I am very early today.

For I do not want to missed writing you.

Yesterday, was second most horrific and painful day of my life.

I am trying my best to be in good health and be the best I can be.

I still need to find my way to save my friend, Lada.

I hope everything will run smoothly today.

I'm still in trauma and full of anxieties.

I will be keeping my pistol in my hand bag at all times, that was a gift from Leonid.

I'm really hoping that I will not use it today or coming days.

Wish me luck!

Beatrix

The ship blown it's horn as we are about to berth in the Port of Anchorage.

I closed my Journal and tidy up my things.

When a sudden knock...

Leonid is in the lavatory.

I tried to be calm and collected.

I opened the door in small portion and checked outside.

The waiter is waiting to bring in the food.

Then, Leonid shouted "Wait a minute! "

I felt startled and closed the door.

Leonid quickly, approached the door and signal for hiding.

And I followed.

Then, he opened the doors for the waiter to serve the food in the table and leave.

As soon as the doors locked.

Leonid called me to share the table.

He's done checking the food and drinks.

Then he started talking in a whisper manner.

"What did you do earlier, Amelia?"

"You are in the lavatory when the waiter knocked on the door." I simply answered.

"Please be always mindful and be discreet in the coming days. It's all for your own safety. Are you with me? "

"Yes, I totally understand. Thank you Leonid."

And we continued eating our last breakfast in MARVEL.

The ship berthed successfully in the Port of Anchorage.

All the people on board are joyfully rushing to the alley.

Families...

Kids...

Businessmen...

The musicians are in the banquet hall stage performing a famous Pop Music in full merriment.

We tried to hide our identities as much as we can..by not mingling with the crowds.

I am wearing my usual acid wash jeans, sneakers, green long sleeves turtle neck and long sheepskin coat.

And hiding my braided her with my colored floral winter head scarf with a fur to protect my face from cold and less exposure.

Leonid is wearing his merchants attire.

We let others to disembark first.

And we waited in line patiently.

Leonid saw from the port.

A brand new Mercedes-Benz with three men waiting inside.

He surveyed the whole area in the Port, checking for any other cars.

There are too many horse carriages, moving in and out, picking up families and passengers.

And the Mercedes-Benz is the only car fitted as arranged.

The chauffeur go out from the car and started to wave a poster, written "Lebidev".

He catched our attention.

It's already our turn to disembark.

Leonid help out with my suitcase in going down to the stairs, up to the port area.

The chauffeur welcomed us and took the suitcase to put inside the car.

One of the secret military personnel talked with Leonid.

While the other is standing at my side.

He motioned me to get into the car.

And I followed through.

Leonid is looking at me, with eyes full of sadness.

I called him to get into the car.

He shook his head.

Then, he move closer to her on the window standing.

" Our Princess, please take care of yourself. Follow your intuition and you will win."

He hugged me for the last time.

"I have a business trip to Georgia today. I wish you well and my prayers will always be with you. "

And he waved his good bye.

Then, the chauffeur started the car engine and drive through our journey.

I cried.

Loneliness, anxieties and uncertainties brought fears inside my heart.

I am alone.

And what will happen next?