Two Missing Daughters

Chapter 13

Photo: OTMA Livadia 1910

I was about to fall asleep until i heard the doors open. Papa and Tatiana came in "Alix dear what happened?" Papa asked kissing Mama on the forehead "Nicky dear! Sofia is sick! She needs a blood donor!" Mama almost screamed.

Papa came up to me "Sofia dear how are you feeling?" He asked putting his hand in mine "Weak. I hate it" i answered weakingly "Dont worry i'll find a way you'll get better soon dear" He comforted while petting my hair.

We were just having a peaceful Father and Daughter moment until we heard someone knock in the door. Mama let them in and turns out its my Lady in waiting Charlotte saying that we finally reached Germany. Mama got up and ordered Charlotte to put me in a wheelchair and take care of me.

I got change to my dress matching with my sister's with Charlotte's help. Mama said to not fix my hair like the usual and have it fixed the same way as Anastasia's since we both have fringe hairbangs to cover up our scar from a childhood accident.

After Charlotte fixed my hair she wheeled me outside and lined me up between Olga and Tatiana "What happened?" Olga asked "She's sick she's Anemic. She needs a blood donor" Tatiana spoke up for me whispering the last two sentences in her ear Olga looked at worriedly.

When we got out of the yacht A few officers helped me wheel me down to land. They were 3 carriages, One for us the other one for Mama,Papa and Alexei and the last for our Assistants. Olga stayed really close to me. They said we are staying at Uncle Ernie's Palace.

We arrived at Uncle Ernie's Palace i was immediately put into bed rest Dr.Botkin is coming to check up on me "I think i know who's gonna be you donor Sonyechka!" Olga exclaimed. I turned to look at her and gave her a confusing look "Who?" i asked "You'll find out soon but i have to tell Mama and Papa first" Olga smiled. I nodded my head and gave her a smile as well.

Olga talked with me for a while trying to cheer me up until Dr. Botkin came in with Mama. While Botkin was checking up on me Olga told m
Mama her idea of who's gonna be my donor. Mama smiled and agreed. I wonder who it is.

Dr.Botkin finished checking up on me and gave me a few medications. Olga ran up to me "Sofia! Good news! Mama agreed on my suggestion!" Olga exclaimed clapping her hands. My eyes lit up "Really? Thats wonderful! Who is it?" I asked "Its a surprise!" She winked. An assistant came in the room "Grand Duke Ernest will be visiting Grand Duchess Sofia Nikolaevna soon" The assistant stated.

Olga nodded and fixed me up a little. I sat up with some pillows securing my back and my head. Olga poured me some tea as well. She sat and we talked while we waited for Uncle Ernie. I was very nervous to meet him since i haven't met him in my entire life.

A few minutes later. Uncle Ernie entered the room with Snacks on hand "Good Evening Olga and Sofia i brought some snacks! Alix said this is your favourite snacks!" He exclaimed as he gave the two of us our snacks "Thanks Uncle this is our favourite!" Olga thanked. He gave her a smile "Sofia how are you doing? Your mom told me she found a donor for you!" He smiled "I feel very weak i hate it" I answered as i took a sip of my tea "Don't worry Sofia you'll be fine soon" he smiled "Yes i hope. That person who volunteered to be my donor is my saviour" I smiled at Olga.

We talked for a while he's a  funny person. He also used some German slangs that Mama taught us in the Standart. Mama walks in with Botkin and an officer standing outside the door. Im not really sure who it is but they look familiar.