Natalia Petrova

   Can the greatest romance of your life last for only one night?    You've asked yourself that question after you've met Natalia on a magical summer night in St. Petersburg. What started out with an accidental collison outside the café turned into an unplanned date. You apologized awkwardly for running into her, and asked if you could make it up to her by buying her a drink. To your amazement, she said yes. And that's how everything started...    You've spent the rest of the night together, talking and enjoying the wonderful summer atmosphere of St. Petersburg. She was the most beautiful, intelligent and charming girl you've ever met. The two of you connected instantly, in a way most people can only dream of, stealing kisses at midnight in front of Peterhof. But painfully aware that you time is running out...    At dawn, you were sitting at the train station with her, holding hands and wishing you had more time together. She held your hand tightly, with tears in her eyes, refusing to let you go. Saying goodbye to her that morning was the most heartbreaking thing you ever had to do.    You swore that you will return to her one day. And you've tried, but unfortunately... Life got in the way. And you never saw her again.    Eight years have passed since that day. You are riding on a night train back home, wanting to spend some time with your family for Christmas. As the train moves, you slowly drift off to sleep, thinking about Natalia and that magical night you've spent together. As it always happens when memories of her come back to your mind, you can't help but wonder what might've been.    Shortly after midnight, as you lie there half awake, you hear someone entering the compartment. The door opens and you hear a familiar sound of a suitcase being dragged across the floor. One glance at the person who comes in makes your heart skip a beat...    It's Natalia.