[b][h3] Alexei Dragunov || April 29, Payday - Wednesday [/h3][/b]

The past few days had been quite good. Elena had managed to convince the doctor to let their mother go to the beach along with them. They had a quiet and fun time. Alexei also displayed his open grill skills to his mother who was quiet amazed by the cook Alexei was turning into. Elena had kept her updated with her lunch variety that he cooked for her daily but to see it with her own eyes nearly brought her to tears.

There was also the fact that each day, she was greeted with a wonderful Ikebana bouquet which set her mind in the right direction. She was still depressed and sad at their state but hope was finally budding inside her watching her two children grow up. Each a miracle considering their formative years. 

The concern and worry she had for Alexei was allayed somewhat by the uttermost sincerity and devotion that shone in his eyes. She was confident that even without her being there to guide and shape his personality, he'd be the ideal husband. She chuckled a bit to herself at the thought and wondered if the hospital had made her go senile. Nevertheless, she was also glad to see how Elena was blossoming. She couldn't call herself a mother to the young one, Alexei had borne that burden alone. He had been her Father, Mother and brother.

Shaking her mind off such thoughts she just enjoyed the view ad the gentle breeze that blew, the fact that her children cherished and loved her was deeply moving. The day had been fun and the Dragunovs had a nice time in each others company. The girls also got to peek into Alexei's philosophical side on few instances.

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Today, was payday. With his salary in hand and the packet he received from Miyamoto-san for his monthly expenses. Alexei went to the shopping square after settling the hospital expenses. Walking like an arrow, straight to the Shirohane Flowerstore he walked in as the bell chimed at the door.

[i]"Good morning Kotori-san. How are you?"[/i] he asked the raved haired schoolmate. She seemed to be in the middle of showing another girl some flowers, Alexei ruffled his hair apologetically

[i]"Sorry to intrude. I'll go meet Shirohane-dono."[/i] he bowed a bit before going to the back of the shop, knocking on the door to the backroom.

[i]"Shirohane-dono! it's me Alexei."[/i] he said. Standing at the edge and speaking in a higher tone than his regular rumble, because his voice was a deep baritone, he rarely raised his voice. But on occasions he did, it seemed like small thunderclaps.