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Deadly Engagement

Chapter 3 – Refusal And Conflict

Previously on Deadly Engagement

Kagome stayed silent 'Will be getting married, will be getting married, will be getting married, will be getting married' those words repeated in Kagome's mind. 'Get married' Sesshomaru thought looking at his father who nodded. Both Kagome's and Sesshomaru's eyes widened, and at the exact same moment they both stood up slamming their hands on the table "MARRIED! WHAT!" the both screamed loud enough that ever person in the restaurant heard it as well as some of the people passing outside.

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~ At the Restaurant in Room 5 ~

"Calm down, you don't need to be so loud as to tell everyone what we are talking about. Now sit down we have matters to discuss" Gale said looking at Kagome whose mouth was still open. "Wait, I am not getting married to him, no way in hell dad, he is a youkai just like his father so don't involve me in your plans because I refuse to get married" Kagome said grabbing her bag and walking out of the room. You could feel her spiritual pressure increasing and the power starting to flare around her. Where she walked the carpet got burnt leaving prints of her shoes behind.

The men were left in the room stunned, Sesshomaru was still standing and didn't get a chance to say anything before Kagome left. After taking a deep breath he looked at his father with cold eyes "What are you doing?" he asked stepping closer to his father and pulled him up by his collar looking him in the face. "Why do you want me to get married, she is a miko and I am a youkai, we are natural enemies so your plan won't work. I will not marry her EVER!" he shouted and was about to leave before Gale stopped him. "SIT DOWN!" he said sternly almost commanding.

Sesshomaru could see the seriousness in Gale's eyes and did as he was told but stayed on his toes so he could escape at the first sign of an opening he got. "I know that this is hard for you to accept but everything has been arranged. Remember that this doesn't only involve you two but also our families and businesses" Toga said to his son who huffed "And why would that make me get married, how does that effect the business merger?" Sesshomaru asked looking up at Toga who was smiling 'Oh no, that can't be good' he thought knowing that when his father smiled like that he was up to something.

"We want the business to progress even further so we can get more involved in the international markets, for that our business will merge so we will be strong enough to handle the change. Besides I always wanted you to settle down, and Kagome is very strong, and you said that you would never mate a weak female so I had to find one for you. The heir would inherit the business after you and that would make sure that it stays in the family for years to come" Toga said and Sesshomaru's eyes widened.

"So, you want me to settle down with a miko, we hate each other" Sesshomaru said when Gale looked confused "Wait, you two have met?" he asked. 'SHIT!' Sesshomaru screamed in his head, 'They can't find out about last night' he thought "No, but you saw the reaction she had, she refused before I could say anything" Sesshomaru said making that excuse on the spot. "Yes I know, but that doesn't mean that you can't change the relationship" Gale said making Sesshomaru look down as if he just got run over and is now tormented.

"I refuse, I am with the miko on this, and I will not marry her so I will not be part of your little schemes father. This is too much even for you" Sesshomaru said grabbing his jacket and walked out before Gale or his father could try and stop him. He left the restaurant and the receptionist didn't even see it he went so fast.

"Well, that went well" Gale said putting his hands on the table and placing his head in them. "No need to talk like that. You know that everything has been arranged and they can't get out of it even if they wanted to. The only thing now is to get those two to talk and deal with this, which will be difficult. So let's order another drink, I need something strong" Toga said and Gale nodded his head in agreement. "This will be a long week" Gale muttered taking a sip of his beer before closing his eyes and trying to come up with a plan to get Kagome to agree. Which would be a lot harder since she was more stubborn that an elephant stuck in cement.

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~ Higurashi Shipping Incorporated ~

With Kagome

"I can't believe him, trying to make me get married. And of all people to him, we tried to kill each other last night and now dad wants me to spend the rest of my life with him. Crazy old man" Kagome muttered as she arrived at the office, her family surname shown on in large letters at the top like a giant signal to everyone how rich and powerful they are.

As she walked through the door "Momma, you're back" Kagome looked around and saw Shippo running up towards her and give her a hug. "Yeah, I need you to do me a favour" she asked "Anything" the kit replied "I need you to get Sango and Miroku then meet me in the base in 5 minutes, I have to discuss something every important" she said Shippo nodded and pulled out his phone as Kagome began walking to the private elevator only for authorised personal only.

"Sango, Kagome told me to tell you to meet her in the base. MIROKU YOU TO!" he screamed the last part knowing that Miroku would be standing next to Sango, he was always with her when Kagome was away. "Shit, alright" Miroku muttered causing Sango to laugh. They made their way to the base of Alpha Squad Team 2 base, the last floor of the building that only the four members knew existed. "I wonder what she wants to talk about, she only calls a meeting when it is urgent" Sango said as they reached the last floor and the doors opened.

Kagome sat there on one of the couches with a glass of whisky in her hand. "She's drinking, this must be really bad" Shippo said making both Miroku and Sango nod in agreement. Kagome looked up and indicated for them to take a seat. "So… Kags what did you want to talk about?" Miroku said as Kagome placed her empty glass on the table and filled it up again.

"My father is making me get married" she said taking a sip. There was a short pause before the other three shouted "WHAT!" in union. Kagome nodded "Yeah, and guess who it is, the man from last night" Kagome said taking another sip. There was another pause "WHAT!" they all screamed again making Kagome nod again. Sango took another glass out and took a quick drink "So, what did you say?" she asked and Kagome looked up at her. "I told my dad that there was no way in hell that I would marry him. His name is Sesshomaru Taisho" she said looking at Shippo who instantly ran to the table and grabbed his laptop.

"Sesshomaru Taisho" he muttered putting the name into a search engine and looked at the profile on the man that came up. "Well I can say one thing, He is almost as rich as you are momma, and by the looks of things it will only grow over the years" Shippo said looking at Kagome.

"Yeah, dad says that it would also be beneficial to the company, since the two business are merging and a marriage would just be the cherry on top" Kagome said sarcastically taking another sip finishing her second glass. "So what do you think?" she asked leaning back into the sofa. "Well, that depends, he is really handsome, rich, and powerful, did I forget to mention handsome?" Sango said looking at the pictures of Sesshomaru that were being shown on Shippo's computer.

"Yes, he is also a youkai, stubborn, arrogant, and judgemental" Kagome said looking Sango in the eyes and she seemed to contemplate what she said. "Yeah well, what do you want to do about it?" Sango said when she realised that Kagome was correct. "I'll get out of that marriage by any means necessary. Even if it costs the business not to merge I will never marry Sesshomaru" she said standing up and walking over to the gym to release some anger on one of the dummies.

"She will be there for a while" Miroku said and the rest of the group began to leave leaving Kagome in the gym and Shippo on his computer doing more research on Sesshomaru, he didn't like being very far from Kagome especially when she is like this. "Shippo, watch over her" Sango said. Shippo saluted her as the elevator doors closed. 'His profile is spotless, that means they have something to hide. Unfortunately they don't have my skills for finding things people never want known. He, he, he' he thought evilly, he could hear and feel Kagome's power flaring in the gym, and if made him feel a little nervous and sad for whoever she is pretending she is hitting.

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~ Taisho International Corporation ~

With Sesshomaru

"That son of a bitch, trying to make me get married, and to her. Seriously" he said when he threw his jacket onto his couch and leaned back in his desk chair. The door opened "So, someone's getting married huh" Sesshomaru looked up and saw Inuyasha with a grin on his face. "So who's the unlucky bitch?" he asked taking a seat on the couch. "Shut up you half breed, how did you find out about this anyway?" Sesshomaru asked looking at his brother.

"Dad messaged me about it asking me to try and convince you to reconsider. Like you even listen to me anyway, looks like he's off about more than one thing" Inuyasha said putting his feet on the coffee table. "So who's the bitch?" he asked again as Sesshomaru got up and took a seat on the other couch, he wasn't in the mood for annoying his brother right now, he had too many irritating things to do and his brother was the least important.

"Kagome Higurashi, but I am not going to marry her" Sesshomaru said closing his eyes. "Wait, Kagome Higurashi, you lucky bastard" Inuyasha said, Sesshomaru opened one eye to look at Inuyasha's face. "You know her?" he asked and Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah duh, she is the most eligible bachelorette in Japan, she never lets any man get close to her" he said making Sesshomaru lean up. "Well then maybe you can marry her, since I'm not going to do it" Sesshomaru said to Inuyasha who just smiled. "No, the last part of dad's message was to tell me that I need to keep away from her or as he called her your brother's fiancé" Inuyasha making Sesshomaru groan.

"Ah, I wish I could touch that body of hers, I hear she never let any man touch her. That must mean she's pure. Agh you lucky bastard, how come you get all the best?" Inuyasha complained 'That's what you think, you should see what she does on the side, she may have an amazing body but it's deadly, she would kill you without a sweat. She was even difficult for me to handle' Sesshomaru thought standing up and walking back to his desk. "You can leave now, I have work to do and so do you" Sesshomaru said. "Yeah, yeah, I'm going but you aren't getting out of this, and you know it" he said before leaving. "Not if I can help it" Sesshomaru muttered when his brother left.

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~ In the Evening ~

With Kagome

Kagome made her way home, she noticed that her father wasn't there which was strange since he was always home before her. Kagome walked over to the kitchen and poured herself a cup of coffee before pouring a glass of water for Shippo who was on the couch watching some TV. Kagome put some biscuits on a plate and started making popcorn.

"MOMMA, YOU NEED TO TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!" Shippo yelled from the lounge, "Alright" Kagome walked into the lounge holding the bowel of popcorn in her hand. "What… is… it…?" she paused when she saw the news. The presenter announced…

"THIS JUST IN. KAGOME HIGURASHI DAUGHTER OF GALE HIGURASHI CEO OF HIGURASHI SHIPPING INCORPORATED AND SESSHOMARU TAISHO SON OF INU NO TAISHO CEO OF TAISHO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ARE ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED. THE DATE OF THE WEDDING HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED. HERE AT CNI NEWS WANT TO CONGRADULATE BOTH KAGOME AND SESSHOMARU ON THEIR ENGAGEMENT. THAT IS ALL WE WILL INFORM YOU ABOUT THE WEDDING DATE WHEN IT IS SET!"

Kagome looked at the screen watching as the words 'KAGOME HIGURASHI AND SESSHOMARU TAISHO ENGAGED' repeat on the bottom of the screen. Kagome dropped the bowel of popcorn she was holding and the pieces scattered on the floor. 'I'm going to kill him. I'm going to kill him' "I'M GOING TO KILL HIM!" she screamed, the pressure was so her reiki made the tiles crack and the floor shake a little. Her eyes started to go a light purple.

"Momma, calm down" Shippo said placing his hand on Kagome's arm. When she looked down and saw him she instantly calmed down. "Sorry Ship" she took a seat on the sofa looking at the screen. 'Now I really can't get out of this, stupid father, he's serious about this' she thought burying her face in one of the pillows. "I wonder how Sesshomaru is taking this?" she muttered.

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With Sesshomaru

"FATHER!" Sesshomaru's beast roared in the house breaking some of the window. He stormed through the house smashing open every door looking for his father. All of the servants evacuated when they felt his youki grow dangerously high and they didn't want to be caught in the cross fire between him and his father. "FATHER WHERE ARE YOU, SHOW YOUR FACE NOW!" Sesshomaru shouted.

"STOP YOUR CHILDIDH BEHAVIOUR NOW PUP!" Toga appeared behind Sesshomaru and pinned him to the ground creating a large crater when he hit. Sesshomaru slowly began to calm down when he felt the power being pressed on him to submit. "Why did you do that?" he said his face still on the ground. "CALM DOWN PUP THEN IS WILL TELL YOU!" Toga said and Sesshomaru submitted.

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~ Until the Next Chapter ~

In this chapter, it is the reaction on how the engagement was told. So, you can see that they are both pretty mad and want to kill their parents, I don't blame them I would feel the same if I were put in that situation. I wanted to show the temper that Kagome has when she is annoyed and how she deals with it. And now they really can't get out of the marriage even if they wanted you. All thanks to the press.

Please review this chapter once you are finished reading it and tell me what you think. I was grateful to get some reviews even though it was recently published. I will say that chapter 4 has been written already. I was on a roll when I wrote chapter 3 that I kind of went onto the next chapter before I lost my mojo.

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