The friendship of Pierre and Anastasia became quickly complicit.
It drew them to the point of becoming a passionate love.

It was a whirlwind of destiny, until the dubbing of Pierre as Duke presented by the House of the Romanovs.
All for the love of Anastasia, future Tzarina.

Pierre and Anastasia enthusiastically rediscover an exciting life of adventurer globetrotters.
Meeting during a train ride, then unto a ship voyage to Greece.

Anastasia was caught in the Russian counter-revolution , giving up her profession as senior Journalist.
Pierre, the former secret agent became head of Russian counter-intelligence.


A bottle of champagne sparkled in view of the sunset on a romantic terrace located in the center of Paris.



Pierre stood up, took Anastasia's hand and invited her to approach the balustrade overlooking the 8 floors of the tower.

The place was magical! rooftops of Paris were reflected forming a halo of light in the glow of a last ray of sunshine!

Anastasia's white skin and silky hair formed a type of halo of light!
Pierre without letting go of her hand got up and bend one knee.
The other knee he put on the ground and raised his head.




He felt her expression change and her hand stiffen. But just after she caressed his in the grip of emotion.

This time, their ineffable and accomplice smiles give way to a sentimental smile under a passionate gaze!

Suddenly and always full of surprises.
Pierre held out an open white jewelry case. It was kept hidden behind his back!

My dearest darling, you have the key to my heart… wishing to unlock it and throw away the key!

I want to express all my love to you, tell you that you are my whole life !
i can't imagine life without your love,
Without your complicity,
Without the tenderness of your words,
And the softness of your fingers.

Without your smile to light up my days,
Without your passion to warm my nights.

Our Lives offer us many challenges.

Our past was memorable, can our future be infinite?

I promise to continue to hold your hand all my life no matter what happens!

My heart is yours... would you give me the honor of being my wife and marry my beloved Anastasia?

My heart is in my throat..... what is Pierre doing... getting on his knee.. Oh, my gosh...
he is going to propose! My hands cover my mouth in disbelief.. and I can only
utter, "I think I am about to faint!'
Gallantly, as always, he replies...as only Pierre could!



Pierre rises to kiss me. I am crying tears of joy! He wipes them tenderly dry.

Then these verses of a song come to mind.. and I recite them for him. We
drink champagne and celebrate in fine style! Lovers in Paris!

"Simply You" by Secret Garden (with Lyrics)

You're not new york, you're not vegas
Simply you
You're not major, you're not minor
You're not l.a., you're much finer

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

You're my train from every station
You're my final destination
Simply you
When i'm losing, when i'm winning
You're in every song i'm singing
Simply you.

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

You're the dance and you're the dancer
You're the call and you're the answer
Simply you
I don't mean to overstate it,
There's no need to complicate it
Simply you.

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

Serena77 wrote: My heart is in my throat..... what is Pierre doing... getting on his knee.. Oh, my gosh...
he is going to propose! My hands cover my mouth in disbelief.. and I can only
utter, "I think I am about to faint!'
Gallantly, as always, he replies...as only Pierre could!

"My arms would sustain you all my life darling! "

"You're the love of my life, and my answer is yes, yes, yes!" I answer.

Pierre rises to kiss me. I am crying tears of joy! He wipes them tenderly dry.

Then these verses of a song come to mind.. and I recite them for him. We
drink champagne and celebrate in fine style! Lovers in Paris!

"Simply You"by Secret Garden (with Lyrics)

You're not new york, you're not vegas
Simply you
You're not major, you're not minor
You're not l.a., you're much finer

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

You're my train from every station
You're my final destination
Simply you
When i'm losing, when i'm winning
You're in every song i'm singing
Simply you.

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

You're the dance and you're the dancer
You're the call and you're the answer
Simply you
I don't mean to overstate it,
There's no need to complicate it
Simply you.

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

I would never take your love for granted darling ! simply you but always will all my attention my love! Dance me to the end of love. Je t'aime! je t'aime! je t'aime my keenness response at your yes , yes, yes acceptance!

Serena77 wrote: My heart is in my throat..... what is Pierre doing... getting on his knee.. Oh, my gosh...
he is going to propose! My hands cover my mouth in disbelief.. and I can only
utter, "I think I am about to faint!'
Gallantly, as always, he replies...as only Pierre could!


"My arms would sustain you all my life darling! "

"You're the love of my life, and my answer is yes, yes, yes!" I answer.

Pierre rises to kiss me. I am crying tears of joy! He wipes them tenderly dry.

Then these verses of a song come to mind.. and I recite them for him. We
drink champagne and celebrate in fine style! Lovers in Paris!

"Simply You"by Secret Garden (with Lyrics)

You're not new york, you're not vegas
Simply you
You're not major, you're not minor
You're not l.a., you're much finer

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

You're my train from every station
You're my final destination
Simply you
When i'm losing, when i'm winning
You're in every song i'm singing
Simply you.

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you

You're the dance and you're the dancer
You're the call and you're the answer
Simply you
I don't mean to overstate it,
There's no need to complicate it
Simply you.

I can't paint it, i can't play it
There's no other way to say it
Simply you
I don't care who comprehends it
My whole world begins and ends with
Simply you


I would never take your love for granted darling ! simply you but always will all my attention my love! Dance me to the end of love. Je t'aime!

Je t'aime aussi, Pierre!

THE THINGS YOU ARE TO ME

Simply wonderful, the things you are to me.... dance me to the end of our love...!

“ANGELIQUE.......ANGELIQUE......WHERE IS ANGELIQUE?”

“What’s wrong cousin Nicholais, Angelique is in the shower.”
Have you heard from Ana and Pierre yet?
“No not yet. They probably lost track of time .
They will call not to worry.” Said Jean.
“Come cousin Nicholais, I’ll order some tea and sandwiches.
Angie will join us soon.”

“I have not slept in days , I have been a nervous wreck , Ana said she would
Call as soon as they landed in Paris. It has been 5 days and not a word yet.
I have been walking around the castles , back and forth waiting to hear
Some news. Even the poor cats are feeling nervous.”
Angie joins them for tea.
“Cousin Nicolais , what is going on?”
“Have you heard from Ana?” “No not yet.”
“Why don’t we call her, just to make sure everything is fine.”

Angie’s cell phone rings just then......

Pierre has been wonderful. What a remarkable man that I am engaged to be
married to. The smile on my face tells it all. I am totally in love with my best
friend and lover. He is interesting on every level and an astute man.

He is sublime and so romantic. i have never met a man like him in my life. I am
gushing inwardly., and tell him how much I love him.. He brings out the best
in me.

Paris is wonderful. Pierre has shown me parts of Paris. where he went to
school. I find it endearing that he is chronicling his life story to me. I am so
starry-eyed. It is hard to focus on anything but his every word and gesture.
All the other sight-seeing is a big blur. Paris is for lovers, indeed. I am glad
we are spending some time here in the "City of Love!" It could really be any-
where and I would be just as happy.

Pierre breaks into my musings with a question, "darling, have you called your
uncle and the rest of your family?"

"Ohhh.... darling, I was supposed to call them upon our arrival in Paris! You
have held me entirely captive and in love!" I do manage to blush at the meaning
of my words. Pierre tilts my chin up and gives me a passionate kiss. I am more
than happy to reciprocate. It is getting warm in here. There is a knock on the
door. The steward brings us breakfast with a flourish that only the French are
capable of. We have been interrupted... Pierre grins impishly.

That was a delicious breakfast. Now, I must call Angie and ask about uncle
Nicolais. I ring her up and she answers, "Hello Anastasia. how are you and
Pierre. Oh good, I am glad you called... Uncle Nicolais is here.. I willl let you
talk to him. then, we can talk after!" Uncle's sounds relieved to hear from me.
I answer all their questions and send them all my love and kisses. Pierre speaks
to each one in turn. Before hanging up... Angelique and I converse for a while.
She gives me more sisterly advice. "There is plenty of shopping to be done here.
Wish you were here!' I remark. She sighs.. "I do so wish that we could do a
shopping spree in Paris together!"

I have to smile... Angelique never loses her sense of wonder. I am grateful that
she is taking good care of Uncle and tell her so. There is something else. I can't
quite pinpoint.. then she tells me something. I knew it would come sooner or later.

Angelique answered her cell phone ...

Oh Thank Goodness it’s Ana calling...Angie points to the phone and mouths
Ana’s name. The look on cousin Nicolais’s face is great relief , then a huge smile
Follows. Angie hands the phone to him.
Ana and cousin Nicolais chat for several minutes before he hands the phone
Back to Angie .

“They got engaged , Ana and Pierre got engaged in Paris.” Cousin Nicolais
Repeats....”
We are all so happy and wish Ana and Pierre all the happiness in the world....
Angie takes the phone and chats with Ana...

“Congratulations and best wishes to you both from all of us..”
Jean joins Angie to send his best wishes.
“‘We are all very happy for you...
I wish we could be there to celebrate with you and Pierre.
Be sure to do lots of shopping ...” said Angie laughing ...
Keep in touch and be safe....Talk soon... We love you ....”

Angie hangs up and they all started talking at the same time then laugh...

Jean rings for Sergei, within seconds Sergei is at the door.
“A bottle of our best champagne please, we are celebrating.”
“Right away Sir. May I ask what we are celebrating Sir?”
“Anastasia and Pierre got engaged in Paris.”
“Congratulations sir, that is good news. I am sure the staff will
Join me in wishing them the best....
I will get your champagne now.”

Sergei was back with a bottle of the finest champagne and a tray
Of glasses, which were passed around , everyone clicked their
Glass in a toasted to the happy couple.

Angie looked thoughtful then said. “Why dont we throw them a surprise
Engagement party, when they return.”
“That is a great idea.” Both cousin Nicolais and Jean said at the same time...
“I am sure you can arrange it Angie, yes.?
“Of course cousin Nicolais, leave it all to me , I’ll speak to cook and start
Planning .” “Good, good.” Cousin Nicolais smiled.

After celebrating Ana and Pierre’s engagement, cousin Nicolais had
A permanent smile on his face. Jean and Angie noticed that he was
Much more relaxed and happy.

He did not leave for his castle, but stayed with them until dinner time, which he
Has been enjoying with them every night since Ana and Pierre left
For Paris.

All of a sudden , company appeared at the small salon.
Rasputin and Chanel walked in as if they own the place.
They walked right up to cousin Nicolais’s chair.....and lay down at
His feet...
He began talking to the cats, telling them that all is well
With Ana and Pierre.
“You two kitties are very adorable. I think I will adopt you.
Is that alright with you? I enjoy your company and am happy
That you are here. So what do you say, do we have a deal?”
In reply Rasputin and Chanel jumped into cousin Nicolais’s lap.
He laughed and petted the two kitties......

Uncle Nicolais, the Grand Duke was not utterly surprised when we announced
the news of our engagement. He has an extreme subtlety combined with acute
intelligence. This is advantageous in the political realm in which he has traversed
all his life. Dealing with allies and opponents alike. He has my implicit confidence
and trust. There were hearty congratulations from all of them. Angie is up to
something. She cannot hide anything from me! Jean is calm and speaks with
assurance and positivity, He has been a rock for Angie. They complement each
other well.

I have been lost in thought...gazing out at the splendid view of Paris from the terrace
of our suite. I look down at my precious engagement ring that was put on my finger
and my heart skips a beat. The words that Pierre spoke to me when I remarked on
the beauty and brilliance of the ring. Diamond facets are impressive! How the mirror
effect plays with the light spectral!



Pierre has quietly crept behind me and softly kisses my neck and warmly embraces me.
"Did I startle you.. ma chérie?" I reply, "You can make a habit of that anytime!"
He chuckles in good humor and we return to our chamber, laughing.

Later on that evening, we have dinner reservations at a well-renowned restaurant. It's
a good thing. We are both famished after our day of sight-seeing. Pierre is my personal
tour guide. The very best!

“I am so happy to hear from Ana and Pierre...they are having the time
Of their lives in Paris....Ana sounded dreamy when we chatted,
She told me all about the places they have visited.....her head
Space is somewhere else.....and her ring is gorgeous isn’t it Jean?”

“Oh yes it is lovely. They deserve lots of happiness, they have been
Through so much together, and they are good for each other, Pierre will
Protect Ana with his life ..”

“She will call us again soon, I asked her to check out the shops and
To let me know how it’s going.....”

“Oh , my love, I would have been surprised if you had not asked Ana
To check things out for you.” Said Jean. Laughing . He held Angie
Close and kissed her passionately.

“Maybe we should take a trip to Paris someday soon, so you
Can see for yourself.....what do you think , my love ? “
“What do I think??? Let’s start packing is what I think.”
They held each other for a long time, before going to get Cousin Nicolais.....