I know that many of you have been waiting for me to update on this story and it may take a few months but I want to go back and revise the entire story to give you a better view into thus lives of our two main characters. Thank you all for the continued support for this story! So without further interruption, here is the first chapter of My Fake Fiance.
Rin's POV
I was on my way home from a very long day of work and was looking forward to nothing but going home and having dinner with my husband….wow husband, three months ago I never would have thought to have referred to that name and look at me now married for a month and actually happy considering all the shady details.
Who knew that shady business deals that involve marriage end up with a perfect ending?
I pulled up to the gates of our Los Angeles estate and punched in the security code, pulling up through the driveway, after Sesshomaru and I got married he had surprised me right after our Grecian honeymoon with a beautiful eight bedroom mansion right on the outskirts of the city, huge palm trees adorned either side of the gate columns, the gates themselves were made of thick black iron beautifully designed with the letters SRT (Sesshomaru, Rin Takakashi) spread amongst the design in the iron, the drive way was about a quarter mile from the gates and paved with cobblestones all the way up to give it that intricate look, leading all the way up to the house, Sesshomaru knowing my affection for Spanish style homes – went for the biggest and best, pure white stucco being all the siding of the house, dark orange Spanish shingles on the roof, and lush greens everywhere, it was like our private Spanish oasis on the outskirts of the busy city where were able to escape to after work.
I sighed a breath of sheer relief to be home, only the closer I got to the house the more nervous I got, I knew I wouldn't be able to hide my secret from him for much longer.
Parking my Escalade in our five car garage, I went off in search for Sesshomaru, as usual he was in his office doing work….after a long day of work, same old
workaholic tendencies that I have. He always looks so serene in his office, no floozy interns annoying him with their flirtatious ways, no Inuyasha or Miroku or both bothering him with new business deals; just silence.
"Hey." I murmured, leaning against the doorway with a small smile on my face.
"Hello. How was your day?" He spoke in his usual monotone voice.
"Draining, exhausting, annoying. And I'm famished. Where do you want to go for dinner?" Instead of replying he put his suit coat back on and walked over to give me a kiss.
'Oh no here it comes- the change of plans.'
"Actually there's been a change of plans. My father invited us to dinner, he and my mother want to speak to us." I gave a mental groan.
"Fine, but do you mind if I change- I'd rather not go to a gathering in my pencil skirt." Not that I really cared how I looked I just really felt like being in a pair of yoga pants and a t shirt, rather than my work clothes.
"I don't see a need for change of clothes, it's just dinner with the family." I rolled my eyes and followed him into the garage, letting my stiletto heels click rather loudly.
"I meant for my comfort- not for care of how I look, but whatever." I said as I slid into the front passengers seat of his black Lamborghini Urus.
"Did he say what they wanted to talk to us about!" Opening the garage silent as he back out of the garage and raced down the driveway of the gates.
"No. Just that he wants to get the family together, so everyone will be there." I had to admit I was a little intimidated, we hadn't all been together in one space since our wedding and Sesshomaru's lack of being thrilled didn't help.
The drive to his parents home we sat in a comfortable silence just listening to kiss FM, Sessh could tell that I wasn't in a talkative mood at the moment so he kept the small talk to a minimum, since the estate was about an hour away I was able to close my eyes and just relax, did I mention estate? Yeah that's because I meant castle – it's been there since the Takakashi family emigrated to the states over fifty years ago, Izayoi wanted lots of room so it sat on a 100 acre lot, room for gardens, woods and of course bedrooms to house all of her children and grandchildren. She shared my affections for Spanish architecture so it was similar in style but size – I guess you could say it was like ours only five times the size.
Once we got to the estate, I felt knots tying in my stomach as the nausea flared up again, I took a deep breath and pushed my discomfort from sight. He parked our car next to everyone else's and we walked hand-in-hand up to the entrance where Izayoi was waiting to greet us.
"Hello Sesshomaru, Rin, how are you both?" She asked in her usual chipper voice.
"Good." He answered for us both as he pulled away from me to give her a hug, she then came to me, immediately sending that something wasn't quite right.
"Rin dear are you alright? You look a little pale." She asked with much worry.
"Yeah I'm fine, just weary from a long day." She wrapped an arm around me and led us both through the Japanese themed foyer and into the dinning room.
"I'll have Kaede make you some tea." She said before scurrying off into the kitchen.
Everyone was already present, seated and waiting for us.
'Oh lovely.' I thought to my annoyed self.
Sesshomaru Wasn't kidding, everyone was here, even his biological mother Inukumi, who I wasn't particularly fond of and who also shared the same affection for me as I did her.
Dinner began with the usual small talk that included everyone, then I noticed the look on Inukumi's face- Filled with annoyance and anger, I merely shrugged it off not really caring why she was glaring at us.
"Sesshomaru. Rin. How are you both?" She asked with a certain attitude and her voice, I merely smiled and gave the most generic answer I could.
"Doing well. Making deals. Kicking butt… The usual." I said happily before popping a roasted potato in my mouth, my answer obviously didn't satisfy her.
"Oh come now Shirley you newlyweds have some stories to tell about that extravagant month long honeymoon. Greek Cyclades was it?" She pressed further, I smell smoke appeared on my face as I had my answer ready for her.
"The details are most explicit mother. I doubt anyone here wants to know about how we spent most of our time in the villa." Sesshomaru beat me to the punch.
"No one wants the gory details so please don't start!" Inuyasha joked, earning a smack on the head from Kagome.
"Who knew you would be having relations with her at all. She is your fake wife is she not?" Sesshomaru Showed no emotion through this question, I merely scarfed out a check up before taking a sip of my tea.
"Well?" Inukumi demanded.
"If I married Rin mother it's because I wanted her to be my wife. There is nothing fake about our marriage."
"So enlighten me son. Why did you marry her?"
"She wasn't some whore who was after my money, and the annoyances that she causes are endearing." He said casually.
"Quite the emotional character you've become Sesshomaru. And you Rin, why did you marry my son?" She shot me an icy glare, to which I smiled as I gave my response.
"He makes me laugh, and it didn't hurt that he was voted sexiest man alive last year." I joked bringing up yet another one of his annoyances.
Oh how he hated having to deal with the press and notoriety of that 'scandal' as he referred to it.
"Or is it that you both wanted to cash in on your trust funds to further your businesses?!" She threw some papers on the table perfectly organized in a folder, her proof I guess.
"What the hell are you talking about mother?" I had to stifle back laughter the way Sesshomaru half yelled he sounded almost exactly like Inuyasha.
"Inukumi calm down." Inutaisho stepped in.
"Proof is in the emails that they sent to each other discussing their plan." Everyone at the table stared at us with wide eyes.
"I want this marriage annulled immediately! I don't want a scandal breaking out!" She demanded while glaring at me.
"What would an annulment do besides create what you want to avoid Inukumi? You make demands as if your accusations have any sort of validity." I spat back to her demand, feeling myself get very heated by what was coming out of her mouth.
"You speak as if you have any choice in the matter. You know demon laws, mating is sacred you whore!" I sat back and let Sesshomaru get mad for this part of the conversation.
"Do not speak to my wife in such a manner mother!" He stood up and yelled.
"Inukumi sit down and shut up. This is my house. Sesshomaru would you please sit down as well." Inutaisho stepped in trying to keep everyone calm.
"I love you both. But the decisions you have made are foolish, mating for power and wealth. I apologize Rin." I was taken back by her sudden change of tone, and terms of endearment.
"What are you talking about?" Sesshomaru asked.
"For demons to mate for wealth and power is to bring shame upon the family, not to mention dangerous for both demons." Inutaisho explained.
"Many demons have died for mating such impulsive decisions, but not before scandals ruining whatever plans they had for such power." Izayoi added.
"Hey back to the part about the dangers." I demanded, but in a slightly less demanding tone that my mother in law had been yelling, I now had this nervousness about me, fearing for our lives in a newer way than I would have before I went to the doctor this morning.
Inutaisho sighed a breath of frustration before beginning the explanation.
PAUSE!!!
Okay so I gather you guys are a little confused at the moment. I guess we better fill you in a bit before continuing on the current plot.
"Here's where our hectic story begins." The two demons say in unison.
THREE MONTHS EARLIER
Sesshomaru's pov.
I was sitting in my office contemplating staying late and working or going to Rin's fashion show, she had been a model since she was in the public eye as sixteen now at 26, truly she was around my age 450 years old. Tonight was her final night as a lingerie model and would be announcing her new couture design company for wedding dresses, she had been wanting to get into designing for years but was too busy as a model and never got the chance to make things happen until now. I wasn't one to pass up seeing my best friend prance around in provocative clothing so I decided to go and congratulate her on everything and that she chose my advertising company I owed her big time for referring me to to many potential clients that turned into nonstop business for me. To add also the fact that everyone in our families would never let me live it down that I didn't attend.
I got in my Lamborghini Urus decided to drive myself instead of dragging my driver out on another night event.
Once I got to the venue I handed my keys off the the valet man and headed inside the theatre, I had made it just in time to miss the red carpet, but early enough to make it to my reserved seat next to the family.
"Hi Sesshomaru- we didn't think you were going to make it." Kagome explained as she hugged me.
"I changed my mind, I didn't feel like being scolded and shunned for missing such an important event in her life."
She gave me that I know your in love with her look, and turned back to my brother. But the truth is, I've always had feelings for her. I just didn't think emotions like that mattered, for a woman to bring a man to his knees in my eyes was weak, submitting to a woman seemed like the last thing I would ever do. Soon I would find out that it is quite the opposite, and how wrong I was to think that for all these years.
"I'm glad you came man, I wouldn't have heard the end of it if you didn't." he shook my hand and they sat back down. There were two seats reserved next to my brother and Kagome including mine but I was confused as to who would else would be sitting with us.
I was then approached by a cloaked woman covered from head to toe in a burgundy velvet cloak, we all sat down and the music began, I tried not being distracted but there was something about this woman next to me that seemed suspicious and familiar at the same time.
Five minutes after the show started, the music changed and this mysterious woman turned to me, looked at me with those big brown eyes and looked as if she was smiling.
"Care to escort a lady on stage?" She spoke seductively, she made my body quiver with that voice and what was worse she had full knowledge of what it did to me...damn you Rin.
I simply smirked and did as she asked, I took her hand and led her up the stairs quickly after taking my seat and watching her intently as she undid the ties on the cloak and letting it slowly fall to her feet revealing the lingerie that she was wearing. she turned to me and blew a kiss then strutted down the runway.
Rin's POV
My little trick in the show caught his attention, oh how I loved making him squirm. I felt confident on my stage fearless even.
Only when I came to walk by him instead of feeling like I had the upper hand I felt self conscious. Me self conscious - not to seem conceited but I never had that feeling, but I guess things changed when your half naked in front of the love of your life. And that damn smirk on his face- he knows what he is doing to me- this is the only man that has ever been able to make me feel this way...self conscious thats not an emotion a demoness like myself should be burdened with.
I of course ended the finale in flames with my black lacy corset push up bra set and matching panties. By this time I had his full attention and that upper hand that I spoke about earlier, he was begging himself not to drool.
After the announcement of the bridal design line 'Ever After', and a half hour of talking to the press about details for launch and release, and not to forget the fashion show which would be happening in a few short months I decided to skip the after party and go out to dinner with my two sisters and they're mates/ husbands.
Our obsession with steakhouses knew no bounds, so when it came to the gang picking a restaurant we all voted for Fogo de Chao, thanks to our families status in the city – even though it was last minute and on of the restaurants busiest nights, we were given the window side large party table. The restaurant had a dark ambiance, lit by orange lamps adorned on the walls of the restaurants, decorated with lush plants all over the end tables and bar.
Inuyasha and Kagome had been mates for about two hundreds years now and been married for fifty, they were planning on finally making a family of they're own, I secretly envied them. The love that they had for one another truly was infinite. And there was Sango and Miroku I never really liked him because of his philandering ways but he assured us all that he only had eyes for my baby sister... Good too because I'd hate to add him to my hit list.
As you can assume yes we are a giant pack of dog demons, with the exception of Ayame and Koga two newlyweds and close family who are wolf demons. Sesshomaru and I were the only ones in the entire family not mated.
To say the least it was embarrassing, here I am a well known demoness, successful in my career choices, and still not swept by my feet by anyone, well anyone who truly wanted me. I admit I am in love with my best friend Sesshomaru, we had been friends since we were pups and so close.
Everyone in the family keeps playing around that one day we will end up together. Even my parents when they were alive that is, it had been almost a hundred years and it still feels like yesterday that I witnessed they're death. I played with the necklace that they gave me, the locket that contained they're pictures as I contemplated what to order for dinner. At one point I let a tear fall lose from my eyes, not remembering where I was- and of course he notices he always knows when something is wrong.
"You miss them don't you?" he whispered into my ear.
"I do." I looked down at my drink fidgeting with the stem of the martini glass, when it came to Sesshomaru, I couldn't hide my emotions from him.
"They wouldn't have missed this for the world and you know it."
"Yeah I know- its just hard." He grabbed my hand under the table, stroking my knuckles, comforting me back into a smile.
Until he showed up that is.
"Hey Rin." the most annoying panther demon called out to me.
"Hello Hojo." I said in a monotone voice, having learned the tone from my ice king.
I had never called him my boyfriend, we went on a couple of dates after a coworker of mine have him my number, all be it without my permission – thanks Serena!! NOT!
"You were great in the show." he tried to kiss me but I shifted making it so he kissed my cheek.
"Thank you." I said plainly.
"Um can we talk?" I rolled my eyes and took another gulp of my drink.
"I'm having dinner with my family right now, can't this wait?" I made the irritation in my voice known.
"No it can't and besides you can have dinner with them any old time I never get to see you anymore." I gave out a frustrated sigh and rolled my eyes again.
"Don't roll your eyes at me Ms. Steele." His voice was harsh and serious, I couldn't help but laugh at his attempt to mimic a man from my current book obsession.
"Oh I didn't realize you were Christian Grey." I said rolling me eyes again.
"I might just have to punish you." he growled lightly saying this into my ear, while pondering my response Sesshomaru took the glory.
"Speak to her like that and you will find out what the word punishment truly means." he was up and towering over Hojo, his eyes just beginning to glaze red.
"Remember our deal- I'm your master." he growled and I couldn't help but laugh. Yes I had fantasies about being made to submit courtesy of the Fifty Shades Trilogy, but he was the last person I pictured as Christian, and there was no deal; Hojo was just delusional.
"Hojo get a life and a clue, and leave me alone, if there was anyone I would choose play that fantasy with, you wouldn't even make my hit list."
Everyone at the table began to get irritated with this nuisance and especially when he went to whisper something into my ear he caught my steak knife and embedded into my thigh.
I chuckled as I felt the burning red start to glaze over my own eyes.
"You really shouldn't have done that." I was surprised Sesshomaru hadn't killed him yet.
"Consider this warning, one more step out of line and I won't hesitate to kill you- you've tried my patience enough for one night- know your place when your up against a Lady." I whispered into his ear with a sweet voice, I took Hojo's hand and swiftly put the knife through his palm and twisted it around while keeping an eerie grin on my face.
Security showed him the door, and to say the least the stab hurt like a bitch, its been a while since I had gotten into a fight.
Not much of a fight I might add.
"Come with me." He took my hand excusing us both from the table, and led me to a private room in the back.
"Why?"
"Your bleeding."
I looked down at me leg and shrugged.
"Oh." We excuses ourselves into one of the private dining rooms.
"Look its fine I'll be healed by morning." I said once again, pleading my case.
He ignored my comment and lifted my skirt up to observe my wound, staring at it for a moment he then leaned his head and licked it. I almost forgot that his ability to heal with his saliva, gross to some, but hot to me.
I shut my eyes and tried hard not to get turned on by this.
Too late.
"All done." He said softly.
"Th- thank you." He looked up at me and smiled.
Kagome always told me I was the only one able to make him smile like that.
"Well what a night." I exclaimed.
"You really should get better security." His demeanor turned serious once again.
"I've been meaning to do that, but I'd rather not have some goons follow me around all day."
"Alright then if you want that prissy little cat following you around so be it."
"Look don't give me your attitude, I said I would think about it." He rolled his eyes at me and began to walk off.
"And don't roll your eyes either mister." I joked, immediately he turned back to me, backing me into the wall.
"Or what your going to punish me?" his hot breath hit that sweet spot between my ear and neck, I bit my lip and smiled.
"If you don't watch your self fluffy, I just might." I breathed out, he hated when I called him that.
"Keep calling me that infuriating name you are going to regret showing me that book of yours." I smirked and leaned into whisper into his ear.
"Bring it on baby." I kissed his ear, then ran out as fast as I could out of the room, I knew I would regret it f I didn't.
Sesshomaru's point of view
She really knew how to press my buttons, that annoying girl, if it were any one else I would have have they're throats just for crossing me in that way.
My iPhone rang.
Text messages
Rin Have dinner with me tomorrow night? I need to talk to you.
Me We just talked.
Rin Its business that I want to talk about not about some silly book that I like :P
Me I have to work tomorrow.
Rin I'll pick you up.
Me Do I have to?
Rin Fine I will just get someone else to do
Me What is this regarding?
Rin Money
Me Business usually does- you better have a good explanation tomorrow.
Rin Oh I will dont worry - well I'm off, love ya I'll see you tomorrow
Ps- thanks for coming *
Sometimes I wished she would say that to me for real.
So there it is – chapter 1 revised!!! Hope you guys liked it!! Please review let me know what you think- good or bad!!!