Consumed
Ch2
I do know own Inuyasha.
It had been a whole month since that whole ordeal. I moved into a home that we owned near the beach. I always felt best when I was near the water, it was therapeutic. I was away from everything. The media, friends, him. I got into a routine of waking up early and watching the sun rise, I would sit in the sand, mesmerized by it. I lived day by day. Allowed myself only a couple of moments on my phone throughout the day, usually to talk to mama or Sango. Both concerned, the poor things thought I had fallen into deep depression. It was quite the opposite I was a new woman. After that night, I felt the strength and power I hadn't felt in a while. I had my voice back. No one would ever step all over me again.
My husband, my loving husband… I was impressed with his dedication. He called every day, wrote me emails, texts. Left me voice mails, everything. He was avidly looking for me. I knew he was, when one of his employees barged into this house I was in. Looking to see if I was here. When he saw me, lounging about in a small bikini, I took his breath away. I managed to convince him not to tell my husband I was here, somehow he understood my situation and told me not to worry about Inuyasha knowing of my location. He assured me. And so far, he has kept his word. I gazed up to the sky, I was on the rooftop deck. The clouds were so white and fluffy, perfectly contrasting against the deep blue sky. I had my phone with me, awaiting a call from Sango.
Finally hearing it ring, I picked up without hesitation.
"Yes, Sango, took you long enough" I smoothly answered
"Sorry to let you down, but this is Kouga Wolfe, you remember who I am right?" I heard the velvet voice reply.
Surprised, I laughed. "Why of course, I believe we met at the banquet in August?"
"Glad, you didn't forget me. I hope you don't mind the intrusion. I was hoping we could set up a meeting"
"Mr. Wolfe, I'm sure you've heard… the media coverage has been well… descriptive. I'm not home, I've been out and about. I don't know when I'll be back. What would this meeting be in reference too?" I inquired. Lifting my leg ever so slightly.
"Oh Yes, I heard. You and Taisho made a great couple. Can't deny I wasn't jealous of him. Ever since college he seemed to get the best. You are no exception." He laughed. "But I would like to meet with you and talk business. I know before getting married, you had an active part in the company. I looked into some of the projects you were involved in and I'm intrigued. I'd like to talk about them… I know you're not in town. But when you come back I'd like to discuss propositions with you. What do you say?" I could hear optimism in his voice.
I thought for a moment. Right at that instant I knew I could be petty, but was it something I wanted… I hadn't spent any time thinking about what I would do from here on. I had to deal with Inuyasha at some point. Kouga Wolfe was infamous. He ran a rival company. I could use this to my advantage.
"I'm interested. I'll give you a call soon, to set up some meetings. I'm still deciding when I'll go back. But it won't be long. I look forward to working with you. Mr. Kouga Wolfe" making sure to say his whole name to demonstrate my interest.
"Call me Kouga, we'll be working together soon."
"Then I insist you call me Kagome… Kouga. Have a pleasant day."i said, putting emphasis on his name. I put the phone down. Thinking about what my moves would be. Inuyasha was going to regret ever humiliating me. I thought about the one magazine that managed to get to my secret getaway. 'Taisho brother brings mistress home, kicks wife out! On Christmas, no less!' I huffed. Of course, they had no idea I left him. But it was a hit no less.
I notice my phone lighting up, bringing me back to reality. This time looking at the caller ID first.
"Sango! I'm glad you called. Guess what" I answer excitedly as I run down to my bedroom.
"My, don't you sound excited. What is it?"
"I'm coming home"
Saying goodbye to my paradise was hard but it was time to work. I wasn't going to let this situation bring me down anymore. I wouldn't cry anymore. I'm a strong independent woman. I arrived back home a week after my phone call with Kouga Wolfe. Things had aligned to my advantage. I had found out that Taisho Corp. had lost a huge partner to Wolfe.
Sango told me that Inuyasha had not been staying at our home, since I left. Something about not being able to handle my absence. 'He only wants me when I'm not there' I thought angrily but a small part of me relived that he still cared. But at least this meant I could go home, I wouldn't worry about moving my things out.
The grand home we used to call ours, had not changed. Something was off about it. It was different. I finally saw how big this place was. Inuyasha didn't know I was back yet. I hoped he wouldn't find out for a couple days more. I just wasn't sure how I would handle a confrontation. Looking at his beautiful honey eyes, would surely be a weakness.
"Kagome, Kouga Wolfe is Taisho Corp. greatest competition. Are you out of your mind?" Sango stared at me in disbelief. We were on my kitchen balcony having brunch. It was a beautiful day to look over the property, and the balcony view did just that.
"I brought a lot to the table for Inuyasha! You expect me to leave my projects and programs with him. After what he did? Wolfe corp. will fund these and Kouga said he would even let me guide them to my liking. He's giving me a position in his company" I insisted.
"Think about this, your programs are doing well right now. Inuyasha has been managing them perfectly. I agree, he doesn't deserve anything from you. You should remove him from any involvement and give that to Sessh or Inutaisho. They just lost Morimoto to Wolfe. They can't take another hit. It's family."
I rolled my eyes as I listened to her.
"This would hit Inuyasha's branch directly. I love Inutaisho, but he will understand if I don't want to be involved with Inuyasha anymore. In any way. Even business wise." I stood up and walked towards the living area. I stared at the reflection of myself from the mirrored wall. I was wearing a nude strapless dress. My hair in curls that cascade down my back. I had to admit I could get back at Inuyasha in many ways. I was a beautiful woman. I knew that. Men wanted me. It would kill him to know of other men laying their hands on me. But I wasn't ready for that. I had only ever had my husband's hands on me. I couldn't give myself to anyone else yet.
"I guess moving your projects and programs away from Taisho corp. wouldn't be the worst thing ever. He deserves that. But Kagome, you seem to have gotten to know Kouga Wolfe. Tell me there isn't anything going on…?" she was now sitting next to me on the couch.
"No, he's a great business man though. In the short amount of time that I've gotten to know him, he's impressed me." I answered, though I knew that answer wasn't enough for her.
"Yash, came by yesterday. He's a changed man. It's sad really. He asked me about you and I told him you were back home. Though, I warned him not to come by"
"Well, he was going to find out sooner or later. I'll run into him this Saturday actually."
"What's happening on Saturday? Do you mean Naraku's ball? You're going? How exciting, we have to go shopping now!"she said and I smiled as I saw Sango start looking through her contacts looking for designer's number.
"Kouga will be escorting me to the ball" I waited for her to flip out on me but instead she stared at me in complete suspicion. "It's not what you think, he just though it be a good way for me to build connections and show that we are working together now, to his other business partners." I tried to put her at ease.
"I just hope you know what you're doing" I only half listened to her warning.
