The idea for this fic just seemed to pop into my head from a bunch of different things. Don't think it's like anything else out there. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. All I own is the idea for this fic.
Lifestyle Of The Rich And FamousRating: M for Mature
Summary: In 2002, Kagome held the title of Miss Universe, the perfect boyfriend, everything. 5 years later, the talented woman doesn't have a dime to her name. Can she make it back into the rich life or will enemies prevent it?
Chapter 1: Past, Present and Future
"And the winner of Miss Universe 2002 is…" The announcer opened the scarlet colored envelope, a look of amusement on his face. The two lovely contestants stood, their nerves racking. After two weeks of intense competition, it had all come down to this. The name the lie in the envelope.
"…Miss Kagome Higurashi!" The announcer boomed into the microphone. The audience erupted into cheer and applause.
She wasn't sure if she heard right at first. She won? Her runner-up shoved her shoulder, signaling to get a move on, up to the man that presented the crown. She smiled as the crown was placed lightly on her head. Tears slowly trailed down her cheeks as a bouquet of flowers were shoved into her hands.
She did it! She'd finally achieved her life long dream. To achieve the title of Miss Universe and be crowned for all of her hard work was a relief. To be named the most gorgeous women in the world. Life couldn't get any better.
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If only life were the way it was back then, then everything would still be perfect. 'As if it ever could be again.' Now 26-year-old, Kagome Higurashi thought, dropping her pen to the bedspread, sighing. Just when she thought life couldn't get any worse. She glanced at her watch, sighing as she did. Time to go to work.
She pulled the coat tighter around herself as she walked out the door, trying to keep the cold snow and breeze away from her already frozen body. She was starving and as always, Yuka had no food in her fridge and Kagome had no clue as to when she'd go shopping. Some friend. Well, she had no reason to complain. At least she had a roof over her head.
Maybe she'd get some food before work.
It was a twenty-block walk that she took everyday, to and from work. But she couldn't afford to take a cab let alone a city bus. Her back was aching; her ankles were swollen, all thanks to the little one inside of her. This didn't make the walk any easier. At least she was at eight months and next month the baby was due. That would take a load of her shoulders. At least she wouldn't have to take care of it.
It wasn't her fault that she was pregnant in the first place. Was not a choice she made, but what someone else had made for her. She didn't want children when she wasn't even married and with someone she didn't love.
She stopped at a small convenience store that she visited regularly. It was located two blocks away from her house and wasn't as popular since it was located really close to downtown Tokyo, where nothing is cheap and everyone's rich. But it was cheap and had everything she needed with the little money that she had. How could she complain?
"Well hello, Kagome. Was wondering when you'd stop by." A middle-aged guy greeted her from the register as she walked through the door. He had messy, short black hair with little strands of gray in spots. He was tall, maybe 6 feet and had a kind face.
"Hey Saburoo. How's everything going?" She smiled at him, snatching a bag of chips and a chocolate muffin from a shelf, walking to check out.
"Same as usual. Just here to make some money." He chuckled. She sat them on the counter. He shoved them back in her direction. "It's on the house." He smiled.
She eyed him. That was Saburoo for you. "Are you sure? Cause I'd really rather-"
He cut her off. "Don't worry about it. It's the least I can do since you're a regular here. Plus, you should save that money. The baby could benefit from it."
He didn't know she didn't plan to keep it. She smiled up at him, grateful. She took the items. "You really shouldn't."
"But I should. You're a great person. The nicest I know and you keep the money rolling in."
She sighed, smiling. "You're always so sweet to me. I'll see you tomorrow." And with that she exited, waving behind her.
She smiled to herself, unwrapping the muffin and taking a large bite. Just what she needed. It would last her until she got to work.
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"Hey Kagome!" Yuka called as she walked through the door.
She smiled warmly at her friend. "Where were you last night?" Kagome asked she took her jacket off. Yuka had called saying she was on her way home but had never showed up.
"Oh! I stayed the night at Keisuke's. He didn't want me driving home on the road conditions. I tried calling but the phone lines were down at the other end of town."
"I understand. But you were supposed to drop me at the hospital this morning for the ultrasound."
Yuka's eyes widened, her mouth forming into the shape of an "O". "Shit! I completely spaced out! I feel horrible! How'd you get there?"
Kagome sat down at a table, stroking her belly. "I walked. And don't worry about it. I could use the exercise." She smiled. Actually, I did kind of matter. Her feet were now killing her, along with her back.
"I'll make it up to you! How about we go out for sushi tonight. All you can eat! My treat!"
Kagome frowned. "You really don't have to…"
"No! You're gonna go and I'll pay!" She protested.
"If you say so." She checked her watch. They had 15 minutes left until their shift started.
"Anyway, how was the checkup?" Yuka asked, changing the subject.
"Everything's right on schedule. She's due in two weeks." She smiled, patting her stomach.
"I'm glad! I can't wait to see here! I'll bet she'll be beautiful."
"Yeah, but I'm not keeping her. I'm just there to give birth and hand her over to the Sakamoto's."
"I know. I wish you could keep her though."
"I can't afford it. I hardly get paid enough to over my share of the rent." Kagome shared an apartment with Yuka and her two friends Ayumi and Eri. The three has graciously let her move in if she could help with a fourth of the rent. She hadn't yet told them that she would be moving out after the baby was born. She didn't want to be a burden since she hardly knew them.
"How'd the dinner go last night? They treat you fairly?"
Kagome nodded. "They were extremely nice. They took me to the new restaurant downtown and made me feel as comfortable as possible. Akira and Midori decided on a name for her. They wanna call her Rie."
Yuka squealed. "Gifted Intelligence… that's an adorable name!"
Kagome smiled. "Yeah. I agreed." She glanced at her watch again, wanting her shift to start so they could get away from the subject. Sure, she was excited to have the child but she would also be going her up to a family that could give her more love then what she had to offer.
"I wonder when-"
"I'm going to go clock in. I could really use the overtime." It wasn't that she was being a bitch but she was sick of Yuka always talking about the baby. She couldn't wait for it to be gone and out of her hair.
And there you have it. Not much but I've got a start. My heads filled with ideas for this fic so I better get on to the next chapter! Please REVIEW and tell me what you think!
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