January 5, 1928. Winter Palace.
The day has arrived for Alexander to meet the Emperor of the Choson Empire. He had dressed for this occasion as this would be his first meeting the head of state of another country on live television.
He was looking at the mirror, combing his hair into a neat style when he heard footsteps coming from behind him.
"Your Majesty, the car is ready."
Alexander glanced at the window and saw the reflection of his National Security Advisor, Sevastian.
"Sevastian, I have a question that I need you to answer seriously."
Sevastian gulped as he wondered what could be his question that made him so serious, he had never heard Alexander in such a serious tone before.
"Do I look handsome?"
Sevastian's jaw dropped upon hearing his question. So this was just his question? He was worried for no reason.
He cleared his throat and commented. "You don't look handsome, Your Majesty, you are the definition of handsome. If you were to meet a girl on the street, she would surely fall in love with you because of your looks."
Alexander cringed at the answers he provided. "Sevastian, you don't have to over-exaggerate like that."
Sevastian smiled slightly. "Well Your Majesty, you asked for a serious opinion, and that is my serious opinion about your looks. I am not over-exaggerating things, I'm just describing the way you are."
Alexander regretted him asking that question. Now he has to suffer from the cringe he is feeling right now.
"Okay before we go, are the talking points for the meeting ready?" Alexander asked.
"Yes Your Majesty, they are all compiled on the file. Unfortunately, I left it in the Beast."
"If it's in the Beast then it's fine. I will take a look at it later," Alexander said as he buttoned his suit, "Now let's get going,"
The two of them stepped out of the room before ushering to the main hallway of the Winter Palace. On the main exit of the Winter Palace stood the Romanoff Royal Family.
Alexander smiled as he glanced at them one by one. The first one he noticed is his adorable daughter who rushed up to him with her hands up in the air, asking non-verbally if she wants a hug.
"Hello," Alexander chuckled softly as he picked Anya up and carried her while walking towards the door car. "Hello darling," he planted a kiss on Sophie's lips.
"You're leaving now?" Sophie asked.
"Yup, I won't be long. It will only take an hour then I will return."
"I see. Good luck," Sophie smiled radiantly at him. Alexander's heart softened after seeing her most beautiful smile.
"We are going to see you on the television right, papa?" Anya asked. Her blue eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at him.
Alexander nodded slowly, "Yes, baby. So look forward to it as you will be seeing me live on television."
"Okay!" Anya nodded her head as she enthusiastically answered him back.
Alexander pecked her forehead as he placed her down again and walked to his sisters who were waiting for his attention. The first one was Christina.
Alexander leaned over and whispered to her ears. "I did what you asked for four days. Rolan is not with anyone, he is enjoying his time alone in Moskva."
After saying that, Alexander retreated and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"That's good to know...brother," Christina replied with sincerity. Alexander approached Tiffania next.
"You, we have a quiz later when I get back about force vectors and moments arms, analysis of trusses and friction. Should you get a perfect mark on that," Alexander leaned over to her to the point their faces were close. "I'll do whatever you want...and by anything, I mean anything that you could think of."
His voice trailed like a feather that tickles Tiffania's cheek. Alexander noticed her ears reddened the moment he mentioned the word 'anything'.
"A-Anything...dearest brother? Are you sure?" Tiffania wanted to make sure that everything was clear.
"Of course! Since when did I lie to you?" Alexander smiled at her warmly before giving her a gentle stroke on the head.
The royal family as well as those around him let out a sigh of admiration after seeing adorable moments.
Anastasia coughed, snapping Alexander and Tiffania out of their trance.
"Of course how could I forget the cutest and most elegant sister in my life? Anastasia, later we will discuss the respiratory system later okay and prepare for a short quiz."
Anastasia pouted. "Aren't you going to stroke my hair like you did to Tiffania, brother?"
"Oh, you want one too? I thought you were not a child anymore?"
"I was joking that time brother!" Anastasia started hitting him on the chest repeatedly.
"Ouch...ouch...ouch," Alexander winced at each hit, "Okay alright fine, I'll give you one if you really want it badly," Alexander said.
Anastasia leaned her head to him and grinned. Alexander's hand slowly reached Anastasia's silver hair and once it made contact with it, she suddenly grabbed it and pulled it over her face. She purred loudly at the sensation of being stroked, her eyes closed.
Alexander let out a forced chuckle after witnessing how aggressive Anastasia could be. "Well, I think that's enough Anastasia..."
"No that's unfair!'' She complained like a child. "You had your hand on top of sister Tiffania's head for thirty seconds while I only get to experience 15 seconds."
"Eh? Since when are you counting?" Alexander was taken aback by how she was doing that. "Alright then...you have fifteen more seconds."
Anastasia smirked smugly as Alexander let her enjoy his hand caressing her cheek.
After fifteen seconds, Anastasia let go of his hand. "Thank you brother for my childish request."
"Anything for you dear," Alexander said. "Okay everyone, thank you for seeing me leave. I appreciate it!" Alexander said as he walked with his back facing towards the exit with the Imperial Guards and Sevastian. He performed a flying kiss gesture to them as his sisters and his wife waved their hands at him.
"Sir, mind the stairs," Sevastian warned.
"Oops," Alexander sheepishly said as he turned around. He walked down the stairs and hopped onto the Beast.
Sevastian handed him the file which Alexander reviewed immediately.
"First thing first, we establish diplomatic and economic ties with the Choson Empire and then sign various treaties such as mutual defense treaty and a free trade agreement."
"Very well, let's go get them," Alexander smiled.
