Yay! Chapter 6! I think my writer's block is gone because i'm writing my ideas with more detail and efficientcy(not sure i spelt that right...). Anyways, i hope you enjoy reading it as much as i did writing it. i'm having a lot of fun with this story. and with all ado, chapter 6.

Alice Kingsley

Alice wiped her hand across her forehead. It was a dreadfully hot day. Even in the comforts of the building she was in, she was still sweating. She hoped it didn't show through her dress. It was a good choice not to wear that horrible corset she absolutely despised. It would've made the situation worse. Speaking of worse, the bickering of the business men around her was making her head spin. She was having difficulty keeping up with them these days for she had much more worries on her mind. Like Marissa. Oh, she missed her daughter so much. But soon they will be together once Alice Signed her father's business over to her sister and her husband.

"But it's impossible! We won't get anywhere with him owning this company." said the voice of a very agitated man, which brought Alice back to reality.

"Anything is possible. You just got to believe in it." said another.

Alice smiled at this man's words. They sounded so much like the words Hatter had said to her long ago. The Hatter. Alice missed him, too. It's been eighteen years since Alice has seen him. she wondered if he looked any different. Different? I doubt it. He looked the same from the first time you met him when you came across him the second time, said a nagging voice in her mind. Alice sighed. This voice has been there every since she returned from Underland. It even passed down to Marissa. That's because it's Underland's way of saying that you belong there, the voice said with reason. Alice couldn't agree more.

"Alice? Alice? Are you with us?" asked the man beside her.

Alice blinked. "Yes. I'm here. I'm sitting beside you aren't I?"

"Yes, you are. But I meant up here." the man told her, pointing at the top of his nearly bald head.

"Oh. I suppose not then. I'm sorry. I've got my mind on...other things." Alice explained.

"That's alright, dear. You haven't missed much. All they are talking about is how your sister's husband isn't the right man for the job."

"That isn't true. Although he may have a bad reputation, he gets the job done. And he gets it done right."

"I believe you. You're judgements always were the best."

"Thank you. I hope you don't mind, but what is your name?" Alice asked.

"Jonathan Briggs. But you can call me Jon." the man replied.

"Nice to make your aqquaintance, Jon. But if you wouldn't mind, will you jot down a couple of notes for me? I have to go see to something of more importance." Alice said while gathering her belongings.

"Of course, Ms. Kingsley. Have a good day!" Jon said, Alice already walking out of the door.

Alice, being the rebel she always was, ran to the Kingsley estate. She didn't really care if people saw her. They couldn't scold her anymore. She was a lady of thirty-seven and had a daughter! No one paid her mind now. Alice approached the door to her home and walked in, out of breath and dreadfully tired. She walked straight to her daughter's room and sat on the lavender scented bed. It always was her daughter's favorite aroma. Alice breathed it in, recalling memories of when Marissa was just a baby. And memories of James. She didn't miss him much anymore. Not with the Hatter coming back to mind. Alice smiled at the thought of the Hatter and Marissa, hoping maybe they could develop something that resembaled the relationship she had with her father. Alice had to wait for a couple of more weeks until she could reunite with the two, though. She counted the days and could hardly wait, becoming mad with impatience.

Ok, that was short. But I only wanted for you guys to catch a glimpse into what Alice was up to since this whole story seemed focused around Marissa and Tarrant. I hope you're happy with it.

Hugs and Kisses and Hopefully Exciting New Chapters

-Katelyn