Here's the new chapter of Wonderland. Sorry I didn't update yesterday, but I was busy with other stuff (I was playing Sims 3).

Your POV:

You wince as you sit down and remove your heels. Your feet hurt…a lot. Those damn heels gave you blisters, and there are red marks on your feet. "Ow," You whine. "Bentley," You snap. "I will get you for this, I promise you that, and…ow…" You whimper. It stings, like a lot. And it's about to sting worse. You reach for the rubbing alcohol and cotton balls on the table. You wince. God fucking damn it, it stings like a bitch! Sly looks at you sympathetically. Ha, that asshole should feel guilty! If he wasn't so tall, you wouldn't have had to wear those heels.

"Sorry Cerlie." Bentley says. Wow, does he feel bad too? Holy shit! You must be unconscious.

You put a bandage on your foot. "I just hope my feet don't start bleeding tomorrow night."

There's a knock at the door. You get up, and gingerly put on your shoes. You open the door, and you find Neyla. You smile. "Hey Neyla, what are you doing here? You need help with something?"

She shakes her head. "Actually, I was thinking you and I could just hang out. After all, saw you wobbling on your heels, and I knew you wouldn't be busy." She said with a laugh.

You grin. "Was it that obvious?" She nods. "Well, tomorrow night is going to suck then." You turn to Sly, Bentley, and Murray. "Is it okay? You guys don't need me or anything?"

Bentley shakes his head. "No, not yet. We need to do a few more tasks before you come in."

You nodded. "Alright, I'll pick up some food while I'm out." You didn't change out of your dress, but as long as Rajan isn't around, being without heels shouldn't be a problem. But you are not walking in them if you don't have to. You wave goodbye to them, before closing the door behind you. However, you did take your earpiece, even if you didn't want to.

You and Neyla walk through the streets, laughing and enjoying each other's company. You look at the stands, and you buy an outfit that an Indian woman would wear; it's blue and gold, and looks kind of like a genie-outfit and there are veils for your head and face. "Beautiful." Neyla says approvingly.

"I think I'll wear it tomorrow night. Better than that stupid ball gown I had to wear."

She laughs. "Yes, I think this will suit you much better. Though you might look a bit younger."

You shrug. "Oh well. I've already secured a dance with Rajan, and Sly's done the same with Carmelita. I don't think it's going to be a problem."

"Oh, and you're not upset about it? You didn't seem too pleased with Carmelita when she was talking to Cooper."

You roll your eyes. "I just found it really appalling. He's supposed to be married, but she didn't seem to care. Harlot." You scoff.

You continue to browse through the shops, looking for some jewelry to go with your new outfit. You wish you had thought of this sooner. Then again, it would've made dancing with Sly a lot more awkward. But now you don't have to worry about it. "I feel sorry for you, Neyla. You have to put up with Queen Bitch all the time."

She smirks. "Yes, well, it must be done."

"I still don't get why she's so black-and-white. There are defiantly worse criminals in the world besides Sly, and really, he seems to be the only one she really cares about."

Neyla nods. "Old Ironsides is totally obsessed with him. You should see her office-just pictures and newspaper cutouts of him!" You and Neyla laugh as you head back to the hideout. Wow, she is obsessed! You wish you could see her office, and make fun of her.

"You're too cool Neyla." You laugh. You open the door. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay? Murray's probably hungry."

She nods. "See you then." She jumps away, and you enter the hideout.

You place the bags on the table. It's just Murray. Sly and Bentley must be out doing something else. "Hey Murray." You smile.

"Wow, you sure are happy." He said. He seems surprised.

"Yeah, that's because Sly's not here." You said with a smirk. He chuckled in response. You reached into the bag. "I picked up some fruit for dinner, and I promise, I'll get something less healthy next time I can." Murray didn't like the vegetarian stuff, but that was all you could really find.

You set the food on the table, and start looking for a knife. "Hey Cerlie," Murray calls as you start peeling. You turn to him. "I was…just wondering how you've been doing since you…you know, found out about your parents."

You go silent for a moment, and just starting slicing pieces of fruit and putting them into a bowl. How have you been doing? You've been…okay. It is a bit disturbing to know what your parents did-and the fact that Bentley's expecting you to be just like them-but…you've been dealing with it. Now all you have to do is end Clockwerk so no one else in your bloodline will have to be afraid of him. That is, if you ever have children. Maybe you'll adopt a boy or something when you're older. "I've been okay." But… "Murray, you're an orphan right?"

He nods. "Yeah."

You look at from the corner of your eye. "What happened to your parents? And…just tell me if I'm overstepping a boundary."

He shakes his head. "No, it's okay, I'm over it. My mom died when I was born, and my dad was killed in a car crash."

"Oh…do you ever miss him?"

"Yeah, sometimes. I miss him and my mom once in a while."

You give an empty smile. "Better than me. I don't miss my parents, biological and adoptive." That's a lie. You miss your parents-the ones who raised you. "It's just that…my adoptive parents aren't worth missing." You just need to keep up appearances. "And…my biological parents didn't raise me. I never knew them. I know how awful this sounds, but…I can't miss somebody I never knew, even if they are my parents." You said with a sigh.

"Aw, Cerlie…that's not awful. Stop being so mean to yourself." You laugh in response. And you feel better, like a massive weight has been taken off your shoulders. Your heart feels lighter. That was bothering you more than you realize, and you're glad to have said it.

You grin. "Thanks Murray. I feel better now." You turn, and he hugs you. You smile and hug him back. Murray and Neyla are totally your best friends.

By the way, the decided pairing is still Sly/You. The relationship between Murray and Cerlie is supposed to be brother/sister. I'm sorry I didn't update yesterday, I was busy.

See you next weekend!

~Mimi