Sherlock story

A Study of the Heart

Authors note: This is my second fan fiction so, please review and comment.

I have written to give readers two chose:

This can be read as a complete onetime stand-alone.

Alternatively, this can be read as an addition to Deleted Memories by Zacha; the first story that I have written. If read as a part of Deleted memories, the timeline takes place after the introduction but before chapter one.

*Spoilers* Post Reichenbach, John is not yet aware that Sherlock is alive

Thanks everyone for reading and a special thanks to everyone who comments, reviews and make a favorite.

Just outside Saint Petersburg, Russia

The woman's flat was elegant but small by her standards. The sitting room contained marbled ivory floors contrasted by dark wooden walls. Crystal vases with yellow and white tulips were scattered around the room.

The Roman columns reached upwards from the floor to touch the ceiling. A cool breeze blew the sheer curtains that danced in the wind.

The balcony offered a magnificent view, especially at night when the lights of the distant city were seen. She preferred Saint Petersburg to Moscow; it really was a beautiful city.

She considered this room an extension of her.

The woman poured him a drink and sat in the striped ivory plush chair by the fire. She was clothed in a structured, dark blue designer dress with no sleeve.

She studies him, by all accounts he appeared lost in thought but she knew that that beautiful mind of his observed everything; taking in the slightest detail. Now, whether he deemed it noteworthy enough to remember was another matter.

Sherlock's side was turned slightly toward her. One elbow was on the fireplace, the opposite hand held a glass of wine. His hair was black again the sides and back still short, but growing; the front was cut but still a slightly longer length. He has allowed it to grow again resulting in some waves returning.

She was glad he was rid of his red hair. She would never tell him, but she preferred him this way. But, then, she did not need to.