Full Summary: Every since she was born, Alice was blind. Being born a second child, her mother and father questioned why she had to be the "abnormal" one in the family. Lorina, the eldest, was beautiful and getting engaged while her youngest sister was the smartest in her class. All her parents could think about was how blind Alice was. But all of that was going to change soon for the young girl. It all started with an embarrassing fall and departure that will lead to love…


Chapter One: Engagement

"ALICE! I TOLD YOU NOT TO GET UP BY YOURSELF!" screamed Mrs. Liddell. She slapped the young girl on the cheek and had no mercy, considering Alice had fallen down the stairs.

"I'm sorry mother, it won't happen again," replied Alice. She shakily stood up, supporting herself on the banister.

"You better not do that again! What will your father think of me if you were to break a bone? Next time, let the maids help you!" Scolded Mrs. Liddell. Alice sighed inwardly.

"Yes mother," she replied with a monotone voice. A maid grabbed Alice's hand and led her into the kitchen to prepare her a snack.

Every day, every hour, every minute, and every second, Alice was being watched. Not in a strange stalker-ish way, but in a harsh, overprotective way. Alice was a beautiful child. At a young age of seventeen years old, no man could resist her. Her beauty could actually rival that of her older sister's, Lorina. Alice had long brunette hair that reached to her waist and dazzling teal eyes. The only problem with her dazzling teal eyes was the slight glare it reflected. She was blind. Once some boy figured out she was blind, they would leave her.

Alice's parents were rich business people and knew to conceal the handicap that Alice had. She rarely attended social gatherings her parents held, parties she and her family were invited to, and she did not even attend her school events. Most of Alice's childhood was spent cooped up in her mansion-like home learning skills to prove to her parents that she did not need help. But that slight slip up at the stairs didn't help.

"Ms. Alice, what would you like to drink?" asked the maid.

"Just water will be fine," said Alice. It's not like she could see what she was drinking anyways. The maid looked at her with pitiful eyes before getting the drink. Alice, for some reason, saw lights. It was never completely dark, but she couldn't see either. Only small specks of lights would appear.

"I wish I was born normal," murmured Alice before taking a sip of her water.


"Oh Alice! You must attend the engagement party! I don't care what mother and father say. You're my baby sister and I love you," squealed Lorina, giving Alice a tight hug. Alice was told as a child that her eldest sister was beyond words for beauty. They said she was graceful and always knew the right words to say. Alice felt like the total opposite of Lorina. She was a bit clumsy due to blindness and rarely smiled. People always made comments about her eyes so Alice never bothered to ask what her face looked like. All she knew was that she had long hair and that her hands were small.

I bet I look really pathetic and hideous… I really want to see…

Lorina broke her negative thoughts and dragged her younger sister towards a dress shop. "I'll help you pick out a dress!"

"But Lorina nee-san, it's supposed to be your engagement party," said Alice. She stressed the part that it was her engagement party, but Lorina brushed it off.

"It's okay! Sometimes I feel like dressing you up for events!" Alice felt her heart fall a bit. So she feels pity that I don't get to go out often? Am I some sort of special doll?

Before Alice could say anything, Lorina dragged her away to a row of pretty dresses. "Oh this looks perfect on you! " Lorina picked out a rose colored dress that fell just below her knees. It was strapless with a bow tying around her waist. It was stunning on Alice who only gave a glassy look towards her sister.

"Is it really?" asked Alice, trying not to sound too excited.

"Only if you could see Alice," whispered Lorina.

Alice felt hurt, but held it in. "I wish I could too Onee-san…"


"Ms. Alice, please hold my hand. Your mother told me to stand by your side at all times," said the maid, a different one from the kitchen maid. This maid's voice sounded a bit rougher and Alice could feel her hands hovering near her arms, making sure she didn't fall or anything. "Would you like your walking stick miss?"

"Ah, I think I'm good," said Alice, trying to prove that she can be independent. "I don't want to embarrass mother and especially Lorina." She gave a fake smile before entering the ballroom. Based on the noise she was hearing, it was a big room and a small orchestra was playing towards the right of the area.

"This way miss," said the maid, guiding Alice through the crowd towards her seat.

Meanwhile, two boys stood off to the side, staring at the crowd that was forming towards the center of the ballroom.

"Why are we here in the first place?" asked the one with snowy white hair and ruby red eyes.

"I dunno. All I remember hearing was that someone was getting engaged from a partnering company," replied a brown haired fellow. These two were Peter White and Ace Knight, secretaries for Vivaldi Hearts, a rich lady who dominated the fashion sector of business.

"I'm going to get a drink," muttered Peter. He couldn't stand Ace sometimes. He always smiled, giving off a goofy grin and tried to flirt with every girl he ran into. "Sometimes I wonder why I chose a job as a secretary…" Before Peter could finish ranting to himself, he accidently bumped into a short and petite girl, spilling a bit of his wine on his tie.

"Please watch where you are going," said Peter. He rudely huffed and before he could say anything else, he started blushing. The girl was beautiful!

"Turn this way Alice," said the maid.

"Oh thank you," said Alice to the maid. She turned towards Peter, feeling his breathing, which was the only way she could face him properly. "Sorry about that," mumbled Alice. Her eyes wandered and she bowed before letting the maid drag her away.

"What peculiar yet attractive eyes she has…" Peter never thought a woman like her could make such an effect on him.


As soon as Alice got to her seat she gave a big sigh of relief.

"Finally!" The maid glared a bit but realized Alice couldn't see and just sighed.

"Please act proper Ms. Alice. We are at your sister's engagement party!" scolded the maid.

"Sorry, sorry," muttered Alice. She hated it when the maid's scolded her for her behavior. She rather have her mother do it.

"Where did Lorina place me anyways?" Alice turned her head around and hear no familiar voices near her. "She placed you with some of your mother's friends' sons."

"Sons?"

"Yes, sons. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, I thought there would at least be a girl at the table besides me," said Alice. "Well, there is one daughter but she's already in her mid-twenties. The rest are in their early twenties," replied the maid.

What is Lorina up to? Maybe I shouldn't have worn this dress nor attended her engagement party… I feel too out of place….

A young man about 21 years old sat next to Alice. He had golden irises and his silvery hair shined under the lights. In other words, he was very handsome. Gray Ringmarc took a look at his name tag and then again at Alice.

"She looks very beautiful," said Gray. The other man about 20 years of age stood next to him and just gave a grunt.

"Yeah," said Julius Monrey. The two were good friends due to their mothers' constant interaction in the business world.

Gray sat next to Alice, while Julius sat next to Gray. Alice was staring straight ahead and did not notice the pair. Gray gave a small cough and Alice turned towards Gray.

"Hello there, um, I'm Gray Ringmarc nice to meet you," smiled Gray.

Alice curtly replied, "Alice Liddell."

Gray seemed a bit shocked. She didn't seem to stutter or blush at him and didn't even make a move to hit on him. Most girls he met would do that. This might some good change for the young man.

"May I ask, are you Lorina's sister?"

Alice gave a small sigh, to Gray and Julius's surprise, she looked away. "Yes, I am. Why wouldn't I be here for her engagement party?" Julius couldn't help but stare at Alice. He never really heard that much about her. He knew that the Liddells had three daughters, but never heard that much about the second daughter. Julius squinted a bit at Alice looking at her eyes. "Are you—"

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Can you please take your seats, the bride-to-be shall be entering the room in a minute or two," announced the speaker. The lights dimmed and the noise of people moving around drowned out Julius's words.

I really need to go to the bathroom… Alice turned backwards. "Mira-san I need to go the restroom," stated Alice. No one replied.

"Um, if you're looking for your maid, she went to drop off your coat," said Gray. He looked at Alice as if she was crazy considering she turned around and talked.

Alice blushed. "I knew that, I thought she was behind me," lied Alice. Stupid! You should have felt behind before turning around!

Alice scooted her chair out. "I don't that's a good idea," said Gray trying to warn her. "Lorina's already walking down-"

"AHHHH!" Alice tripped fell to the floor, bringing the chair with her. Lorina was at the aisle while Alice's seat was right next to it. People murmured and stared at Alice who was struggling to get up without crying.

"Alice are you alright?" Lorina rushed to her sister. Mrs. Liddell walked out of the room, while Mr. Liddell silently shook his head.

"Alice?" Julius and Gray got out of their seats to help Alice, but she shrugged off all their help. "Leave me alone," she whispered. And with that, she ran blindly out of the ballroom and into the darkness of the night.


How do you like the first chapter? It sounds a bit too dramatic (in my point of view), but I thought it was an interesting start... I guess xD I got inspired after meeting one of my aunt's friend's daughter who is blind. I thought she was really pretty and even thought she couldn't see , she liked to smile :) So I hope I write a good story, using HnKnA of course! ;) Give me any feedback or suggestions!

Thanks for reading and please review! ;D