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5 Years Later…
The day I broke once again began normally enough. Lifting up from my sleeping position, I glared at the disturbance of my beauty sleep. It rang twice, thrice before I answered angrily.
"What?" I barked, clearly showing I was not happy.
"Whoa! What happened to you?" I had the sudden urge to strangle the person on the other line, especially when I noticed the digital clock reading 5:05am. Hands twitching, my tone dropped few degrees.
"Oh I don't know Yuri…" I said, sarcasm dripping like venom. "Maybe it's because you rang me five in the morning."
"It's five past actually- oh six past now-" I growled cutting her off. I heard her huff.
"Anyway, I need you to take of one of my projects. I already contacted them that you'd do it-"
"Glad I took part in that decision. What the hell, I have my own case to do"
"Shit Kagome, this is you. You can wing it and still satisfy the customer. Please, you're getting all the profit anyway"
"What happened to you?" I could hear a faint shout of a guy in the background and then some…shifting?
"Well you see…"
"No, but please, enlighten me"
"Hojo just sold half a million worth of painting, so we're celebrating at the Caribbean seas baby"
"Okay, seriously. You have to stop doing this. You can't just leave at the last minute and throw all your projects on me."
"But you have to admit, the outcome is pretty beneficial. I mean Higurashi Kagome; professional photographer has done it again."
She was right, it was beneficial. Yuri always got big clients and most of them were handed down onto me. The reason she stayed my friend despite her random overseas trips was that she wasn't stingy about money. She had enough already. I had too, but photography was my passion. Even though I put up a fight, I always accepted in the end.
"Well alright"
"Yay! You got a meeting today at Starbucks twelve-thirty. Don't be late; my new client is a bit of jackass. Anyway, good luck. See ya in a month. Ta!"
"Ta?" staring disgustingly at the phone, I nearly cursed out loud. How could I forget? I don't know who the client is.
My eyes landed on an unusual large lump connected to a smaller lump next to me. Eyes furrowed in confusing, I slowly moved the blanket down and smiled. The two most important people in my life- Bankotsu and Rin.
Rin was my four year old daughter, the result of the rape five years ago. It still hurt to think about it, but as sadistic as it sound, I was glad it happened. Because if not, I wouldn't have been able to have her. Her eyes, lips, nose were all mine. Everything about her was mine, except for the hair. It was light brown, like auburn. For a four year old, she was pretty smart, and conniving. But I guess she got that from Bankotsu. Though he's not the biological father, she looked up to him as one. The day she called him 'daddy' was so…shocking. Beyond shocking. I thought he would reject, but he accepted.
That's Bankotsu for ya. My saviour. My knight in shining armour under the pretence of a playboy. He was the one who saved me that day. Wrapped me in his jacket, took me into his home and took care of me. For an evil bastard, he really did have a heart. And he's still here with us. He could've have left, pursued is single life more freely, but instead he stayed, saying "I don't want you to do anything stupid". We don't have a romantic relationship, but my heart beat fast for him. His smiling face and outgoing nature had made me feel like the luckiest woman alive. In a way, I was, well according to his fan girls.
With him and my daughter, I made new memories. A new life. The past locked away forever, forgotten.
"I know I'm hot, but please, your staring is disturbing my sleep" I gasped caught off guard. Realising it was Bankotsu, I scoffed.
"Oh gosh, keep dreaming" he had that glint in his eyes, a glint I knew all too well. Good thing Rin was asleep.
"I don't think I can handle the dreams anymore. You, me, a bed and a bottle of red wine- can somebody say turn on" under the covers, he placed a hand where 'junior Bank' was mostly located it. A finger poking up, he wiggled it around. I sucked in my lips preventing from laughing out loud.
"Pervert" Sighing, I checked the time again. It was nearing six. Time went by fast…?
"Well…" I started. "What are you doing today?"
"Nothing. Don't have to drop by the club, so I'm all yours and Rin's" Quirking an eyebrow at his rather sultry tone, I snickered.
"Guess we'll just have to satisfy you before we leave"
"You naughty girl. Where we going?"
"Yuri dumped one of her projects on me again. I'm meeting them at Starbucks; don't even know who they are. Hopefully they know me." I saw him nod.
"You guys could come along and when it's done, we could go shopping. Rin needs some new clothes, the girl grows fast." He nodded again, shifting around so that Rin's head was placed on his arm and the under arm was under his head. Staring at the ceiling in thought, I couldn't help but think how mature he looked.
Not wanting to break the moment, I left. Since I was already up, I thought a nice breakfast in penance for dragging them to a meeting would be good.
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I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did, I did…
Dread. That's what if felt the second I entered Starbucks and heard the words of the song playing. It struck me and I didn't know why. Dismissing the thought, I looked down at a beaming Rin.
"Hey, honey, why don't you go order something with daddy, I'll be right back" Rin barely gave her glance as she shot off towards the counter ordering a hot chocolate for her self. I nodded towards Bankotsu. He leaned down, kissed my cheeks and whispered…
"Good luck"
There were times like this I just wished time would still. Such a great guy he was. He left towards Rin, making sure she wouldn't order more than she could handle. Looking towards the crowded café, I didn't know who I was searching for. So, I settled for anyone wearing a business suit. Out of nowhere, a short plump man came.
And you were strong and I was not
My illusion, my mistake
I was careless, I forgot
I did
"Higurashi Kagome?" he said. I smiled nodding.
"Yes, you are…?"
"Myouga. It's a pleasure to meet you. Please follow me." He replied with a small bow. Just Myouga? Hmm…
"Yes, you too"
And now when all is done, There is nothing to say
You have gone and so effortlessly, You have won
You can go ahead tell them
As I followed, that feeling came again. I frowned. I'm probably over reacting, probably really nervous. Yes, that could be it- then why do I feel something not to my liking is going to happen. As if I should just reject the project and leave before I meet the client. It still wasn't too late now. I could reject it…I could. Shaking my head, I brushed away the thought. Clearing my throat, I noticed as we were walking all the way to the back of the cafe in a more secluded area.
Why? I don't know, but I bet where we going were behind those screens blocking the other customers out. Maybe Yuri was right. He must be a jackass for doing that. I mean, a photo shoot discussion wasn't that top secret. As it came closer, the feeling intensified. God, why am acting this way?
From what I gathered fin films, is trust your instincts and my instincts are telling me to run. But…there's something else tell me to go. You know something like angel versus devil.
Myouga turned around checking if I was still following. Giving him a forced smile, he stood aside, letting me enter into the made cubicle. I did and wished I followed my instincts.
Seated in the cubicle was none other than Taisho Sesshomaru. The guy who broke me one. At the back of my mind, I heard a painfully shattering sound. If I could I would've snorted. Guess he just broke me again. It's funny how just a simple glance had my spiralling down. I still could walk away, but I would have none of that. Bankotsu's hard work of returning me to normal life would be wasted, and I'm not going to disappoint me.
Tell them all I know now, Shout it from the roof top
Write it on the sky love, All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy, And my heart is broken
All my scars are open, Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible, Impossible, impossible
He didn't seem the least bit affected. He knew. The bastard knew it was me. I put on an indifferent mask, much like his. I'll show him that I was fine. That his mere presence did not kill me, even though it did.
"Taisho-sama, this is Higurashi Kagome." Sesshomaru stood up in all his glory with a small nod of his head. His eyes travelled from my head to toe. From the cased painting behind me, I could see my reflection. Hair in a loose bun, light make-up, light blue blouse and a high waist skirt- I looked good.
"Pleasure to meet you"
"Like wise" My tone rivalled his.
From my peripheral vision, I watched how Myouga fidgeted. The place did get tense. I smirked, suddenly feeling sadistic- influence of Bankotsu of course.
"Please sit"
I did. Not wasting any time, I took out some files from my purse.
"I assume Sakai Yuri has notified you of what you will be doing."
"Actually, no, I assumed this is what the meeting was for" I shot back. Glad that my façade never faltered, I looked down at the papers before me, passing some onto him.
"These are my contact details, if we are to work together, you'll be needing these" I watched him nod, his silver hair dropping past his shoulders.
"Thank you." There was a moment silence before one of the employees walked in.
"Here is your coffee sir" she placed a cup before Sesshomaru. Short-black. The only drink he ever drinks. Yeah, I still remember. She then turned towards me, holding a small white cup.
"And yours." She snapped. I rolled my eyes. Really? Looking down at my hot beverage, I took a sniff of the strong coffee aroma.
"Flat white" Sesshomaru suddenly said, eyes trained onto me. "Hope you like-"
"I don't drink coffee, but thank you." Gave you three years of my life and don't even know that I don't like coffee. Surprise, surprise.
"I apologise, I did not know." of course you didn't, bastard. You were too busy whoring around.
Falling out of love is hard
Falling for betrayal is worst
Broken trust and broken hearts
I know, I know
"Mr. Taisho, why do you need a photographer?" I tried not to look away from his eyes, but damn it, it was tempting.
"I am releasing my own cologne, Killing Perfection"
"Killing Perfection?" Wasn't that the meaning of his name? He nodded.
"Yes and that is where you come in. The promotion of my cologne would be shown through countless of magazines and most importantly, in a promotional party held in two months time"
"It's quite a complex name. Have you thought for any ideas?"
"I believe that is your job."
"Yes, but my ideas may not be to your liking. You could give something to work with."
"I have read about your past projects, Ms. Higurashi, I hope for your sake you will live up to my standards" I smirked not backing away.
"Of course, Mr. Taisho. I will blow your mind away as they say" Did you read that?
Grabbing my hand bag I stood up. "Well then, I will contact you at a later date. If you will excuse me now"
"Would you care for dinner tonight, we could discuss this further." Closing my eyes for a brief moment, I took a deep breath.
"I must decline, I have plans already" I said stepping out of the closed area. Turning back for a formal goodbye, I did not notice Rin running up towards me until I felt a small tug on my skirt. Our attention was suddenly on her.
"Rin?" that was all I could say. I didn't even think of the fact Sesshomaru was there, actually there while my daughter was innocently tugging on my clothes.
"Are you done?" nodding dumbly, she broke out into a smile running away.
"Daddy, Daddy! We can go now, mummy's done!" She happily declared as some of the customers gave her a smile at her cuteness. I couldn't help but smile too, but that soon dropped when I saw Sesshomaru's eyes towards the direction Rin went.
"You have a…child." It was a statement, not a question something he liked to do. Straitening up, nodded.
"Yes."
"When?" Barely a whisper, but heard.
"That is none of your concern, Mr. Taisho. I will contact you later. Goodbye" and with a nod towards Myouga, I left, walking away from my once past.
Feeling that I could breathe deeper, I finally let a tear fall the begged to come out. Bank came into my blurred vision. He had Rin on his arms. I couldn't see his expression, but the next I knew I was protectively wrapped in his arm, rushed towards the exit.
I felt him look back to where Sesshomaru was probably still standing. His amber hues burned a hole onto my back that I dared not to look back, not even take a risk. Bankotsu however, glared like he never did. Of course he knew who Sesshomaru was, he knew everything about me.
I can only how this ended well. It didn't work out before, so I can only hope my emotions will not get the best of me. Because I know, with him it's…
Impossible
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