Chapter 2

'Well I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette,

A lifeless face that you'll soon forget,

My eyes are damp from the words you left,

Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest.

Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest.

And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one,

'Cause most of us are bitter over someone.

Setting fire to our insides for fun,

To distract our hearts from ever missing them.

But I'm forever missing him.'

"Kill me now,"Kagome groaned.

"Kags stop being so melodramatic. First you need to turn off this drab and depressing song. Secondly accept the fact that right now it's just a roadblock in life. You will get over it and come out on top," her mother assured her and picked up dirty clothes off the floor.

"And thirdly I need to get another job. That's the first order of business,"Kagome declared with her forearm over her head.

"That's my girl. We Higurashi women are fighters. Go and take a bath and get out the house so I can clean your room. You have made an indentation in the mattress already,"her mother said after looking at the two weeks accumulation of empty food containers, dirty clothes, and used tissues that littered her daughter's room

Her mother hit her butt to get her going.

"Alright, alright slave driver,"Kagome joked and slowly sat up.

Taking another deep breathe she got up and made her way to the bathroom to get cleaned and dressed.

She had to get out of her funk.

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45 minutes later

"I'm going to the cafe downtown and look on Craigslist for something within reason,"Kagome told her mom who was in the kitchen chopping up vegetables.

"Ok. Could you pick up a bottle of wine when you get back. White preferably. Oh I might have a surprise for you as well,"her mother yelled after Kagome.

"Ok!"Kagome yelled half paying attention and grabbed her purse and keys.

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Lady B's Cafe

Kagome took out her laptop and began searching for local jobs within her sector of experience.

"I'm not leaving until I get at least...one interview set up. I'm cute and bubbly. There has to be something for me to do,"Kagome whispered to herself and started her click through.

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Three hours later

"Looking for a prospective candidate with a minimum of fifteen years and a master's degree. Serious inquires only," Kagome read out loud.

That was her fiftieth job description. Either the job was filled, she had too much experience or not enough experience.

About to throw in the towel she clicked through the other sectors for employment.

She clicked on Misc. and quickly clicked out. She went to education but shook her head when flashbacks of her babysitter days came back to memory. She then clicked on entertainment and scrolled through the long list of job posts.

Then one post caught her eye.

"Looking for a late 20s woman for a fill in role. This will be over a period of three days maybe longer. Please call at 765-34 five six. Must have degree and willing to start immediately. Pay will be negotiated."

Kagome quickly looked through her purse for her cell phone and dialed the number.

"Hello, Ms. Tajiya speaking,"a woman politely answered.

"Hi. My name is Kagome Higurashi and I'm calling in regards to the ad for a fill in actress. Calling to see if the job is still available,"Kagome asked trying to mimic the professionalism the woman on the phone exuded.

"Finally someone who sounds sane. Is there a way for you to send me a headshot of yourself? What dress size are you? The photo nothing fancy just so I can see what you look like. Oh and please have something that shows it was a recent picture,"the woman inquired remembering a woman saying she was twenty some forty years ago.

"I'm a size 4 on a good day and a 6 on my worse and I'm 28 years old by the way. Yes of course I'll send a picture to you,"Kagome obliged.

She placed the woman on hold to take a picture of herself with a napkin with the date written on it with a black pen.

Kagome quickly added some makeup and moved her hair back. She held her phone out and held a napkin in front of her with the date on it. Satisfied with the picture she sent it to the woman.

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Sango received the picture and almost fainted.

"Miroku!Get your ass in here! I found a good one!"Sango yelled behind her.

Miroku came barreling into the office catching his breath.

"Look! Just sent in. This girl can save our jobs, livelihood, and possible death,"Sango said and handed the phone to Miroku.

"Oh thank God. She is a cutey. Did you tell her she got the job?"Miroku wanted to know as he fanned himself to cool down from running literally from the other side of the house.

"Oh damn. Give me my phone,"Sango demanded and snatched her phone.

"Kagome right. I would love to do an in person interview with you for the part and explain what's going to happen. Hopefully get some paperwork signed. Can you meet later on today say 5ish?"Sango asked looking at her planner.

"I'm totally free. Where and I'll meet you there,"Kagome said ecstatically ready to write down the address.

"I'll just text it to you. See you later on today Kagome,"Sango said and hung up the phone.

After a pregnant pause the two employees jumped in circles ecstatic that their problems were finally being solved and so soon by a total look a like.

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Kagome couldn't contain her glee. She had to phone her mother the good news.

"Proud of you baby. What's the company's name? What movie or commercial they are shooting? Can I come see you on set?"her mother asked.

"Ma! Let me get on first and then I'll try to smuggle you in,"Kagome said and giggled at the end.

"Promise. I don't want you to get all famous on me and forget your poor frail mother," her mother said and added some sobs in there.

Kagome rolled her eyes and giggled.

"And you said I was the melodramatic one,"Kagome said and heard a text message notification sound off.

"Gotta go Ma. My new chapter is beginning to start,"Kagome exclaimed and hung up with her mother after she wished her well.

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The in person interview went well without a ended up talking to Sango and Miroku about her responsibilities and what to expect. Kagome was then offered the job after she was made to sign a nondisclosure paper to keep the privacy of anything she sees to herself. Her monetary wages exceeded her expectations. Kagome had a feeling she could have asked for more and they would have agreed.

Sango gave her more instructions before she and Miroku went back to the mansion.

Kagome looked at the contents inside the professional looking folder when her new co-workers left. There was a typed description of the specifics such as the address, time, and place she had to be at for the following weekend.

It was going to be an overnight engagement where room and board would be provided.

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Later that night

"Ma, I decided to splurge a bit and got two bottles of...who are you?"Kagome questioned when she got in the dining room.

A man was setting the table for five with his back turned towards Kagome. He turned around and was taken by surprised at the young woman that walked in the room. Coming out of his haze he immediately introduced himself to the young woman he believed to be Kagome.

'Thank you mother for being meddlesome,' he thought.

"Hi,my name is Bankotsu Hoke. You must be Kagome,"Bankotsu said and shook her hand.

"My surprise I bet,"Kagome mumbled and politely shook his hand.

"Bankotsu could you be a -oh Kagome. Oh shoot you two already meet each other,"Mrs. Higurashi pouted and smiled.

"Come Kagome help me bring the food to the table. Minerva my daughter is here,"Kagome's mother yelled to the kitchen.

"Let me see, let me see!"a short woman said happily carrying a tray of green bean casserole.

"Oh Korari she is a beaut! Stand over by my baby and let me take a picture. Never know might need a slide show for a-,"Minerva gushed too excited to finish in fear she might jinx the possibility.

"Why didn't I think of that. Hold on!"Kagome's mother ran to her bedroom to grab her camera.

"Am I getting punked?"Kagome asked out loud after the overly excited women left their children by themselves.

"Nope. Matchmaking in progress. But I have to give it to my mother you are the best one so far,"Bankotsu said not looking at her.

"How many rather how long has your mother been trying to get you hitched?"Kagome asked turning towards the red faced man.

"Since I turned sixteen,"he told her and shook his head.

"How old are you?"Kagome trying to do the math in her head.

"32,"he said a little embarrassed.

"Oh,well you have time. To... you know have kids and get married. At least your mother isn't telling you that your eggs are going to turn to dust and she will go blind by the time I pop out a Benjamin Button,"Kagome pouted.

Bankotsu snickered and cough that turned into chuckles til it was a full blown laugh.

Kagome smirked trying to not laugh but Bankotsu had an infectious laugh and couldn't help but laugh how their mothers were desperate for grand kids.

The mothers were giving each other a high five from the kitchen where they were spying on their baby birds. The mothers knowing that their children both shared more in common than they knew. Korari took Minerva by the arm and lead her to her kitchen table by the stove and poured her a hefty glass of celebratory brandy. The older women clinked their glasses toasting on that mothers always know what's best for their babies.

Hours later and exchanging cell phone numbers and goodbyes

Kagome walked to her room where she was ready to call it a night. She heard her phone buzz and checked it.

It was a text message from Bankotsu wishing her a good night and a request to take her out the following day.

Kagome giggled and fell on her bed. She let the cushion of the bed envelope her sore muscles and relax her. She hunted for her phone by her finger tips and quickly texted him back with a definite yes and a winking emoji.

Knock Knock

Kagome looked up and jumped out of bed to hug her mother and kiss her on the cheek.

" You are the best mother in the entire world,"Kagome gushed hugging the older woman tighter.

" Took you long enough,"Korari teased and reciprocated the hug as well.

Releasing each other Korari walked out and came back in with chocolate chip cookies and milk.

"Sticking with tradition we've had since forever I thought we couldn't end the night without this. Kaggie bear I'm so proud of you. You was beaten down, heart broken, and a bit depressed. But you my only daughter took life by the horns and took control. I can't wait for more successes and if a grandchild or children comes out of this, I'm not being picky, I will be too happy,"Korari said and tapped her cookie against Kagome's half eaten one.

Kagome playfully rolled her eyes and finished her cookie.

"Loved the plug in mom. I just met Bankotsu and this job is temporary but I have a feeling that I may get on permanently. Just happy and content now,"Kagome sighed happily and heard her phone buzz again.

Kagome squealed and grabbed her phone.

She looked at the preview and it made her smile. Her mother kissed her forehead and left the soon to be lovebirds in their own world.

'It's finally looking up. I guess coming back home was just a restart on life,'Kagome thought as she laughed at the joke Bankotsu texted her.


A/N: Inuyasha will be coming in next chapter...tell me what you think:)

Until next time

M