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Even though Alice does not own this house. This place is known to be her hideout. Since her parents are still searching her. Irene and Felix made sure that she is well hidden from the public. Living in a two-story house located deep in the snowy mountains of ___. This house has six bedrooms (with one room hidden) with a closet, two bathrooms (one upstairs and downstairs), a dining room, a kitchen, a living room, a study room, an attic, and a basement.

She ran from the marketplace as fast as she could when the soldiers try to stop her. Feeling her heart race rapidly when she ran past town to the woods to reach the mountains where her hideout is located. It took a few hours to get back to the house. Feeling the cold air numb her pale fair peachy skin. Maybe wearing mid-high heels and a dress at this time probably might have been the worst decision she ever made but ignoring the coldness as she ran through the forest swiftly. Her eyes began to wander to Kang behind her. ‘Huh’ she thought in surprise, ‘I wonder if he some kind of warrior.’ Studying Kang for a few moments before facing back ahead to focus on the branches and rocks that she had to dodge. Kang voice brought to her attention. Blinking in puzzlement as she listens to what he has to say. A shock look forms on her face and soon it turn into anger.

“I AM NOT A FUGITIVE!” Alice yell in defense to feel offend by his words and as she made a sudden halt to take off her hood angrily to reveal a young girl no older than eighteen. Her dark red eyes glare unhappily at Kage. How dare he said that to her! Normally, people would not think something like that but seeing that Kage mind was quite sharp. She could not be upset with him for not knowing her situation. Feeling rather wary on what he’ll do if he ever were to find out. She places her hands on her hips impatiently and twitch. “I don’t know why but my parents put a bounty on my head for running away from home!” she explains miserably, “if I get caught by anyone, you’re going to be sent back to that terrible place while I get lock up in that hideous mansion!” As she continues to yell. Her cheeks began to flush deeply on how tired she was. Breathing heavily while staring at Kage irritably, a low growl was let out and forces Alice to walk off up a hill. Doing her best not to slip from the icy snow. It was difficult not to think about the possibly of getting captured. Carefully making her way up the snowy hill. She began to slip and fall on her knees. "Where's the violin when I need it?" she mutter to herself unhappily.

Right before she could get up to feet to continue her way up the hill, strong arms pick her up and letting out a sudden squeak. She blushes furiously at Kang sudden action. Looking up at him with another glare, a confuse look was let out on what he said. “Hah?” was all she said in puzzlement and seeing him grin made the girl twitch on his attitude but being thankful that he isn’t some emotionless jerk. She only ‘hmph’ at him on not caring about the bounty she has but much to her relief..she was actually glad that he did not care. If he did, that would have create problems. Crossing her arms with a pout, her eyes began to wander in curiosity at their surroundings. My, it snow a lot since she left. Much to her disappointment, it saddens her that there weren’t any animals for her to look at. Feeling Kang march up the banks steadily soon has her realize that he’s touching her. Not inappropriate way of course but in a way that puzzle her. Raising an eyebrow on the sudden change. She looks up at Kang again with wondering look. “I thought you dislike human contact,” she suddenly said with a hint of confusion, "you didn't look so happy when I grab your arm back at the market. Why the sudden change?"

Alice just stares at Kang when he answers her question and feeling unsatisfied on his response. She could not help but wonder more about him. Continue to feel puzzled on his attitude. She began notice he was a bit different in some way. Thinking to herself for a moment on what to say. A sigh was let out to feel uncertain whether or not she should comment about the world collapsing part but deciding not to. She gave Kang a look. “You’re depressing,” she told him with a pout, “quit saying ‘mistress’ and ‘miss’! I told you already, you don’t have to be that polite with me. Just call me Alice unless you want me to start calling you Mr. Kang..” Giving Kang a stern look, the smirk that he had began to bug her. Feeling irritated as she watch him smirk more and more. She then began to struggle a bit in arms to feel uncomfortable with him carrying her. Even though she is quite happy that he is caring for her in some way. It was a bit hard of to believe that he care that much for her well being. At least, she believes so. “Put me down!” she told him in frustration, “I’m sure your tired from all that running so allow me walk so you won’t be too exhausted once we get home!” Hoping that he would put her down so that she could walk the rest the way to notice the cabin is not so far from them. Truthfully, she did not like the idea of a man picking her up. Especially someone she did not know too well. Even though Alice was aware that Kang will not hurt her. Her trust towards him was quite shaky.

She continues to struggle in his arms and once he releases her by simply dropping her. She fell onto the snow with a thumping sound. Showing no sign of pain or distress on what he did. She slowly stood up and pats away the snow on cloak but feeling the wetness on her back have her ‘tch’ and take off her cloak. Untying the string on her neck to reveal she was simply wearing a purple spaghetti strap shirred chiffon party dress that stop to her knees. She then ties her long black hair back with a ribbon she held onto since her visit to the marketplace. Going ahead of Kang to not care on what he’ll do now after what happen. She hurriedly her way towards the cabin to see smoke coming out of the chimney. As a small smile form on her lips to know that someone was still home. ‘It looks like they’re home still,’ she thought happily as she run towards the front door to find it lock. As a puzzle expression form, she turns her head to her right where the mail box is located. Opening the box while going onto her tippy toes to search for the key inside. The sound of an object sliding around have Alice quickly grabs it. Taking out the key to unlock the door to walk inside. Her eyes wander around the living room in worry. “Hello?” she said in a confuse tone before taking off her shoes to head towards the dining room to her left.

Quickly looking around the house to be sure that it was empty; it breaks her heart to find no one present. As a sad sigh escapes her lips to find everyone gone have her wonder why they suddenly decide to leave so early but as she shrug to know it was important. She made her way back to the dining room to notice the table filled with food and drinks. Folding her arms with a suspicious look to see table being set up for two people to eat have Alice twitch on their sneaky plan. ‘Idiots,’ she thought angrily as she walks up the table to see what was made. Grabbing one of the lids to see what was inside. The smell of lobster mix with vegetables fills the air. Smelling this have Alice smile gently to know Felix took his time before he left and as she gently place the lid back to its place before checking the other lids to find one plate full of biscuits, a plate full of Vietnamese aromatic lamb chops with rice, and another plate full of multiple of different cheesecake. Her eyes then wondered to the drinks to find some alcohol and juice. ‘let’s hope he’s not a drinker’ she thought with a worry before walking back to the front door to see Kang inside with a question. “Irene and Felix were suppose to be here but it seems that they left early,” she answer his question before noticing a pile of papers lying on top of a small table nearby the door. Letting out another sigh to see the pile quite large have Alice rub her head in irritation to know what is. “The town never gets enough remedies,” she said sadly as made her way towards the pile and pick up a yellow note. Staring at the yellow folded piece of paper for a moment before unfolding it to see what is written. She read quietly to herself,

“Hey Alice,

Sorry that we’re not there to meet our new family member but we had an emergency to attend to so hope you do not mind us being gone for a couple of months. Dinner has been already made for you guys so enjoy! Also, be sure to take your medication before bedtime or else you’ll get sick again. I don’t think your new companion will be pleased if he finds you sick with a high fever. Enjoy your time together and have fun~!!

Lots of loves,
Irene & Felix

P.S. Here is the list of remedies that needs to be made. Apparently, your rosemary leaves is quite popular. See you in a couple of months!”

Staring at the note for a minute with a twitch before letting out a long, sad sigh on the work that has to be done. Alice eyes wonder down on the pile of papers. ‘Have fun with my new companion?,’ she thought to herself unhappily, ‘after what happen a few minutes ago, I don’t think we’re going to get along.’ Putting down the note to pick up the folder to see what kind of remedies that needs to be made. She opens the folder and slowly begins reading with a concern look. After a few minutes of silent. She then shut the folder, locks the front door, turns to Kang, and said gently, “make yourself at home Kang. Felix made lobster bisque soup for us at the dining room with some biscuits, Vietnamese aromatic lamb chops with rice, and cheesecake. But, if you’re not hungry, you can go ahead and pick whatever room you like in the house. If you find any of the doors lock means that it’s taken. I’ll be up in the study room making healing remedies. Call me if you need anything or have any concerns about something.” Opening the folder once again to go back to reading the list. She walks around Kang and walks through the living room to a staircase nearby. Carefully walking up the stairs as she reads. She soon disappears out of sight.

Right after Alice walk away from Kang to do her work. She hope that he would be all right on his own but having an uneasy feeling that something will happen. She stops at the last step of the staircase and look down. ‘Is he really going to okay on his own?’ she asks herself in concern and realizing what she just thought quickly shakes her head to wash away the worry. Facing the door with a serious look to grip onto the folder tightly, her heart for some reason began to pound. Remembering her past soon began to anger her little by little on the treatment she received as a child. Not wanting to make the same mistake as she did when she was young. She thought unhappily, ‘he can take care of himself.’ Grabbing the door handle and push it down to open. The door creak for a few seconds and to see the room completely black made Alice sigh in depression. “Is it that necessary to close the curtain?” she asks in gloomy tone before entering and as she place the folder on top of the desk where it rests in the middle of the room. She carefully made her way to the window behind the table. Gently placing one of her knees on top of the couch to bend forward to grab a heavy cloth, she swiftly pulls the fabric to her right to let some light shine in and as dust fly into the air. A soft smile forms on her lips on the warmth that she receives from the sun. ‘How soothing,’ she calmly thought before turning around to take a look at the room.

Scanning each shelf carefully in the small room. A sigh of relief was release to see everything in place. As she kneel off the couch, walk towards the silver metal desk, and flop the folder open. She read the first remedy on the list. “Sage leaves for Mr. Johnson,” she said out loud to herself as she grabs a black wooden stool underneath the desk. “If I remember correctly,” she said thoughtfully as her eyes wander to her left, “it should be there..” Walking up to the roll of shelves to place the stool in front it. She carefully hops onto the chair and grabs a large jar. Opening the lid to smell the powder with her eyes closed to be sure it is the correct remedy. Kang voice then startles her. As her eyes shot open when she heard his voice causes Alice to wobble a bit and drop the jar. Hearing the glass shatter onto the marble floor have Alice recover her balance and stare down at the mess and feeling her heart stop for a second soon have her cry out panicky, “The remedy for Jessica grandfather!” Staring at the broken glass and the dark green powder before facing Kang with small tears in her eyes. Anger fills up her mind but preventing herself throwing objects at him for startling her and creating a fight between them. She asks furiously, “what is it that you want to talk about!!?”

Alice quickly jumps off the stool when saw Kang arms stiffen and taking a few steps back in defense as she quickly removes her ribbon from her hair. Her eyes began to glow lightly purple to get ready for any physical attack but as she watch him slam his fist into the shatter jar as the powder poof into the air a bit shock her greatly on his action. Listening to him carefully to feel rather confuse on the questions he ask her so far. It did not make any sense on why he was so upset about being treated equal but understanding why soon have her sigh quietly to herself in annoyance and close her eyes. Waiting for Kang to finish his tantrum as she cross her arms under her breast with a calm expression, her eyes slowly open to hear the man collapse on the floor. “You’re an idiot” was all she said to him a very calm tone as tie her ribbon around her neck gently to walk up to him and kneel down beside him. As her eyes continue to glow to feel threaten still. She examines the wounds Kang created on himself. No longer having tears in her eyes after the jar drop. Her eyes were full of irritation but as memories of her mother began to fill her mind. The stories, rumors, and secrets began to echo in her mind. Staying quiet for a moment to remember how she discover the information in her journey have Alice question her mother on how she deals these kinds of situations but quickly bringing herself back to reality to notice blood streaming down Kang mouth. She sighs and slowly crawls close to him.

As she dig underneath her dress ribbon that is tied around her waist to take out a small white cloth. She gently wipes away the red liquid off his chin before speaking sternly, “I’m going to treat your wounds first before I answers your questions Kang and I’ll warn you now that if you do anything threaten towards me or any of the remedies I made in this room. I’m going to make you regret that you ever come here, understand?” Glaring at the man with a frown to await for his answer to be finish cleaning away his blood. Her eyes began to travel towards the broken jar. Seeing Kang blood being mix with the powder have her groan miserably on the mess. “I have to find those leaves and turn it into powder all over again,” she said in frustration, “I’m making you sleep with the dog tonight in the basement.” Continuing to glare at the man furiously. Worry began to overcome her on the condition he is in. As her angry eyes quickly turn into concern, she hurriedly hovers over Kang body and gently resting her head on his back with her right ear. Focusing on his heartbeat and seeing that it was normal have her sigh in relief to know that he was okay at least. ‘His heartbeat is all right but what else do I have to treat to get him better again?’ she thought in distress as she slowly lifts her head off of his back to sit on the floor.