Keep Your Friends Close, But Your Enemies Closer...

Part 3: Business...

{Evangaline's POV}

I looked down at the numbers then back at the phone, unsure who to call.
Alice would understand everything. But Sebastian would be very comforting. Argh!!
I sat back in my seat, looked around my one-roomed apartment and sighed. Poor little Evangaline, no parents, no job, no one to turn to. All alone with no money and no-------wait. My father is dead. I'm the only child. By law I inherit his money and businesses. I think. I mean, if I do this is amazing. I could rise up. I could be an even better business-woman than my father, then Alice, I mean, according to Sebastian, no one really likes her soooo....I could build an empire on one business. Destroy anyone in my way!
Yeah no. I'm not Alice. I don't fight to survive. However, I'll do whatever it takes to get on her good side. Her as an ally could be very useful. In many ways. I sat up in my seat, grabbed the phone and dialed her number. I am not throwing away my shot!

{Alice's POV}

Oh the call came alright. At four o' clock in the morning. I groaned after putting the phone back onto the receiver, rubbed my eyes and tried to fall back asleep. Easier said then done, after about half an hour of trying to fall asleep I got out of bed, grabbed a candle, and walked to my desk.
I picked up a pen, what to write, what to write.... I suppose I could continue doing paperwork. I still need to finish that. No...that's too boring. Hm.. I still have a report to write for the next branch meeting..
Nope. I'm gonna start writing letters to the rest of my team. I need them back in London. Tonight.
I pulled four sheets of paper out and started writing on the first one;
My Dearest Rebecca,...
However, before I could continue there was three loud knocks on the large front doors. I shook my head, who on earth could be here at this ungodly hour.
I stood, grabbed my candles and walked out of my room and down the stairs to the door.

{???'s POV}

Ugh. Four in the morning. Why the hell was I up? Oh yeah, because my lady requested I give Alice Redfern a stupid letter. Why could this not wait till the morn?
Nonetheless I was already here. No one is gonna answer the door. And it's raining. Joy.
I was about to turn around when the large doors opened to reval a small girl in a nightgown.
"Can I help you?" She asked.
"Oh, um. Yes, I have a letter for Alice Redfern, um, its from Alicia Ferrio." I mumbled as I handed her the delicate paper.
"Ah yes, she always knows when I am about to send her a letter. Thank you very much. Here," she handed me a peice of bread and two silver coins, "for your trip back." She smiled warmly.
I returned the smile, "thank you Madame." I walked away as she closed the door.
What a kind lady....

{Alice's POV}

Oh Alicia. Always getting visions, always knowing when I'm about to send for her. I chuckled to myself as I opened her letter.

My Dear Alice,

I received word that you would be sending for me.. I do not need an explanation as to why, I am at your beckon call (to an extent of course).
However, I will be bringing another along with me. I know for a fact you will not like her at the beginning, but I do hope you will come to accept her.
Do send word as to when you need us. I will also inform the Lorchen Twins.
Please also note that we will be in London anyway in about two weeks. If you need us after then we will be happy to extend our trip. Now. For my last inqire. STOP STAYING UP SO DAMN LATE. I am sick and tired of getting visions at three in the damn morning because of you. If it happens again...so help me.
Anyway, write back soon!!

Sincerely,
Alicia Ferrio

I sighed, only Alicia would dare bring another along. Only her.
Nonetheless I don't particularly care for the relationships of my court. Only so long as they are loyal to me and the others, we'll get along fine.
I placed the letter on my desk and sat down. No doubt Marcus will be up soon. He likes to be awake at outrageous times of the day. No matter. I needed to be awake early anyway. Multiple meetings today.

~time skip because I am lazy~

{Sebastian's POV}

"I understand your concern Alex but we have to at least find where she is staying." I looked up from a book I was reading.
"Sir, as much as I trust your judgement." My second paced across my office." I do not trust you going alone to that monsters' house."
I closed my book, "alright then you can come with me."
Alex froze, "really?"
"Yup. Let's go." I stood and grabbed my jacket.
"Sir."
"Hm?"
"It's six-thirty in the morning."
"Yeah. I know. I already received word she was awake."
"Alright."

~Another time skip~

{Still Sebastian's POV}

The two of us left the carriage and walked toward the large oak doors. We looked at each other, concern in Alex's beautiful green ey----wait. Did I just think that. Oh dear.
Anway....uh......green eyes then I knocked. Four times. And we waited.

{Marcus's POV}

Four knocks on the front door just as I finished serving my lady breakfast.
"I will get it My Lady." I said as she nodded.
I placed the teapot onto the tray, walked to the front door and pulled it open.
"Can I help you?"
"Yeah, we are looking for Alice Redfern." The shorter man said.
"Why? My Lady is in the middle of a meal. You will have to wait." I started to close the doors.
"Sorry. This cannot wait." The Captian placed his hand on the door. "We've met, this is my right hand Alex Dobois. I have some questions for Alice about last night."
"Well. I'm sure that you can tell me your questions, I will ask My Lady and she can write back to you later."
"Sorry. This needs to be in person." Alex sighed.
"Marcus? What's going on?" A voice came from behind me.
"Madam, you have visitors." I stepped away from the door.
"Hello Alice. We have buisness to attend to."

(Excluding this, this chapter has 1095 words holy crap)