Escape From Wonderland

Alice was home safe and it seemed like her adventure in Wonderland was all but a dream. Only that it was not a dream, because she and the Hatter, now named David were married. He lived with Alice now in the real world, and for him it was a total change from his topsy, turvy life in Wonderland. Alice never had good luck with men, even with Jack Heart, the man who betrayed her when he had told her that he was The Queen of Hearts son. To be honest in all honesty, Alice did not exactly trusted David, until he had risked his neck many a times to save hers.

Now, David and Alice have been married for six months, owned a nice condo in New York, and owned a tea and pastry shop simply and appropriately named, "Hatter's." The hours were indeed busy, and the shop was always crowded. However, David and Alice would not have it any other way. This was the life for them, and they knew it.

Tonight, a Friday night was a special night. Alice told David to close the tea shop early, and come home. She took extra care and time for her wardrobe and grooming, as well as the late dinner. She wore a short black dress with tiny criss-crossing back straps, with red metallic stilettos. Alice's dark brown hair was waved and held back with pins, and her make-up, although not heavy, accented her pretty features.

She waited patiently on the black leather sofa, her legs crossed and casually sipping some rose lavender tea, a special blend that Alice herself created. After of what seemed like long hours, Alice finally heard the key turning in the knob. Her "Hattah" was home! However, she decided to sit there and let him come to her. This way, she would not appear to be eager and overtly excited. Alice was though feeling these strong emotions, and the impulse to run up to the door. The door finally opened, and David slipped through the door.

"Ally! I am home. Where are you?" David called as he shut the door behind him. He walked into the kitchen and lifted the pot lid to smell the delicious aroma of potatoes. "Mmm, looks good.," He said quietly to himself.

"Don't you know that speaking to yourself is considered lunatic?" Alice walked in, her heels clicking on the wooden floor. She wrapped her arms around Hatter, kissing his scruffy cheek.

"Oh, you look better than the potatoes." He indulged her in a passionate kiss. "Now, why did you want me home early tonight?"

"I got a little surprise for my Hattah. You are going to have to wait though until after dessert." Alice playfully ran her fingers through his brown, messy curls. Then kissed his lips.

"Damn, why do you always tease me?" David asked.

"You love it, that's why," She replied sweetly, "Come on. The sooner we eat, the sooner you will get it."

"What if I do this?" Hatter wrapped his arms around Alice, his fingers trailing up and down her bare back, then kissing her, from her lips, down to her collar bones.

"Can I get it now, love?" He asked again. Alice shook her head, and took his hand and led him into the dining alcove.

"Wait here while I'll get the food. I hope you like it because I worked so hard on it." Alice went back into the kitchen, and took out two bright blue dinner plates. She placed roast beef, mashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables on top, and carried them back to the dining table. She placed one in front of David first, then herself , and sat down.

However, Alice just picked and played at her food, and watched Hatter eat with an amused smile. A small giggle escaped her red lips. Hatter looked up, with obvious interest.

"What in the world is funny?" He asked, putting his fork down.

"Nothing, baby. How is your dinner?"

"Quite good. But you're smiling and laughing at something. Are you having dirty thoughts?" He licked his lips, obviously satisfied with his answer.

"I can't wait any longer. Please follow me into the bedroom." She got up, and David followed her. When they reached the room, which was like a fantasy world in itself, Alice closed the door after Hatter came in.

"Now what is it?" Hatter was getting impatient, because Alice was silent.

"I was going to save this until after dinner, my Hatter. Now, I think is the time though. Come sit with me on the bed. Alice patted the spot beside her, and David sat down.

"I got the test results back a couple of hours before you came home. And I want you to be the first one to know about it." She took his hand into hers, linking her fingers through his.

"Am I going to die of suspense here, my Alice?' Tell me!" Hatter was starting to get annoyed a little bit by his wife's secret surprise.

"David," Alice breathed sensually. "I am pregnant." She looked into Hatter's sparkling brown eyes, and a tear dropped down from them.

"Wow, just wow," He whispered. "That is a surprise."

"Are you happy about it? Think of it, this child will be ours. A piece of love."

"Yes, Alice. I am happy, and to think I nearly did not come after you. That would have been stupid if I did not take that risk. I was even thinking of going back to my shop and thinking of brewing teas again, but they will have no use in Wonderland, then I'd be no good there. So, yes my pretty girl who was wet when I first seen you, I am happy, and I love you." Hatter gently brought her face with his, her big blue eyes full of immense pleasure, and kissed her. She returned his kiss and ran her fingers through his hair.

"I love you too." Then she lie down, and had a very lusty, and passionate night with her Hatter.