Chapter 3
*Beep Beep Beep Beep*
"Agh okay okay I am up!" Kagome said as she smacked her alarm clock. She then turned on her music and started to get ready.
She headed into her bathroom to apply a little makeup and to do her hair.
"hmmmmm...up or down? The big question of the day." She said while playing with her hair.
"Up it will be." She pulled her hair back into a high ponytail but let her bangs fall over her forehead.
She then put on her black pencil skirt, black spaghetti tank, a see through teal button up blouse, and her black pumps.
She looked into her full bodied mirror, "perfect!"
"Come on sis let's go!" She heard Sota yell.
"Comin!" She yelled back then grabbed her purse and headed to the kitchen.
"Aren't you going to eat?" Sota looked at her.
"Nope, I too excited. I will just grab a cup of coffee then we can go."
*Moments later in the car*
"So what do you think your boss is going to be like?" Sota asked.
"Honestly I have no idea. I do not even know his name. I hope he is nice though." She responded.
"One can only hope sis."
They pulled up to the school, "Alright behave yourself."
"Really?" Sota looked at her," I am not six."
Once he shut the door she pulled out onto the highway and headed to Taisho Inc.
It did not take long for her to get there but it did take 10 minutes to find a parking spot.
Once she parked she real quick checked her make up then headed towards the lobby.
'This place is massive!', She thought.
The whole building was white inside with pops of color here or there. The floors, wall, and most of the furniture was white while they had a few pieces of colorful furniture here and there.
Kagome walked up to the security desk, "Hello my name is Kagome Higurashi I am here for an interview."
The man at the desk looked up at me from his computer screen, "Yes Ms. Higurashi, you are early."
"Oh, I am sorry should I come back?" She looked at him worried.
"No you are fine. Just not used to someone showing up 20 minutes early for an interview."
"Oh" She smiled at him.
"Okay here is your pass, make sure it is viable at all times." He handed it to her, "Take the last elevator that is painted red and says 'Tasiho Headquaters' I will open it from here for you."
Kagome looked at him puzzled, "If you do not mind me asking why must I use 'that' elevator?"
"No I do not mind I get that all the time, you see that elevator is the only one that can reach the top floor where Mr. Tasiho's and his son's offices are located. It does reach all the other floors as well, but only the people that work on the top level have an access card to that elevator for security reasons." He said.
"I see, well thank you." She smiled then headed to the red elevator and waited for the doors to open. Once inside the doors immediately shut and stared moving.
'Uh, I didn't need to push a single button.' She thought.
Once the door opened a women came into view. A woman who was a little bit older than Kagome. She was wearing a tight gray short sleeve business dress with a red waist belt and red pumps. Her blonde hair came down to her jaw line but at an angle so she had strands that went past her chin in the front.
'She is obviously a demon because her eyes were a golden color and her skin is freakin flawless!' Kagome said to herself.
"Hi I am Zara, you must be Ms. Higurashi." She held out her hand to shake mine, "It is nice to put a face with a name."
"Nice it is a pleasure to finally meet you." Kagome responded.
"Here follow me into the converse room, would you like some coffee?" She stared to lead Kagome.
"I think I am fine but thank you."
Zara opened the door and followed right behind Kagome. They picked seats at the end of the table.
"So we wont go to much through your past, I have already done a extensive background check on you. I do have to say I am impressed and your history is one of the many reasons I choose you." She opened up a file and placed it on the table.
"May I ask why?" Kagome was curious how her dead parents got her the job.
"Well despite everything you have gone through, you managed to be strong and pull through and while I need someone strong for this position. Your future boss can be ... agh...very difficult at times and he is extremely stubborn. Do not get me wrong once he warms up to you he is actually a kind hearted person."
"I take it you have a personal relationship with him?" Kagome asked.
"Uh, yeah family friend but I am the assistant for Mr. Tasiho himself. Anyways let's talk a bit about yourself." Zara pulled out a pen to start writing notes.
"Well what is there that you already do not know?" Kagome smirked and Zara laughed.
"The more I talk to you the more I like you. You are just want stubborn ass needs."
Kagome smiled as she took Zara's compliment.
"Okay, well what are your plans for your future?"
Kagome thought about it for a second.
"While I am not really sure at this moment. I mean I had big dreams years ago but things happen. I really just want a job that challenges me, it has been a while since I was able to enjoy working and not have to work just to get by."
Zara cut in, "Kagome didn't you get a huge settlement from your parents case? Why did you have to work so much?"
Kagome was grateful that Zara chose her words carefully and said case and not accident.
"I did but I rarely touch it. I did pay off my parents debt and the house but I saved everything else and put most of it in escrow and stocks. I guess in the beginning I felt if I used the money it felt more real, that they were really gone. Then I decided to use the money if I really needed it like school and stuff."
"I see. What stock did you buy?"
"Actually, a lot in Tasiho Inc. I did a lot of research in a lot on corporations and Tasiho was the only appealing one to me."
"Now may I ask why?" Zara smiled.
"Well for starters I like that your company does not tolerate discrimination of any sort. I also like the fact that once a year you put on a fundraiser for third world countries. Most importantly I looked at the gross profit of the company: Despite the recent decline in the company there has been a constant increase in the company for the past century. That speaks volumes to me that the company is sound and quite frankly I can use that in my life. Also, I see a great potential. I am assuming that your recent decline has something to due with your competition Onigumo Inc.. I looked deeper and saw he has been stealing potential clients as well as current clients which means you have a leak. Also going through the profiles of your past clients I saw a few things that peaked interest. One is that there were a few 'family' owed companies and yes, Tasiho Inc is family owned however the certain clients I am referring to are firm believers in what family means represents. If the family of a company is troubled than the company the family owes takes the persecution that it too is troubled. Also your clients that are based on technology you travel to meet in person but I did notice a decline in those 'types' of clients as well...I think it would be beneficial to us to come up with something that allows us to communicate with them and I am not talking Skype or phone."
Kagome was about to continue until Mr. Tasiho came into the room and started clapping.
"Well well Ms. Higurashi that was quite and interview. I have been listening the entire time and I must say I am very impressed." Then he turned to Zara, "I like her Zara I do not care what my son says she stays! Oh and make sure you schedule her a meeting with me I would love to hear her ideas in detail."
Then he was gone.
"Well looks like you are hired congratulation Kagome." Zara got up form the table, "Come lets get your passes and I will show you around."
Zara spent an hour with Kagome going through a full tour of the top floor, going through hire paperwork, getting her I.D. and explaining the levels of the building on the map.
"Okay your I.D is also the pass for our elevator and here is the company credit card." She handed it to Kagome.
"Why do I need this?" Kagome asked.
"Well you might run a food or coffee or clothes run for Inuyasha." She laughed.
'Inuyasha why does that sound familiar.' Kagome thought to herself.
Well here is your desk and that is Inuyasha's office.
Kagome looked at her desk it was L shaped with an opening next to the fogged glass wall that held the door to his office. It was black and sleek. There was an HP touch screen computer with windows 8.
"I have a surface pro 2 can I sync my computer with it?"
Zara looked at Kagome impressed, "Sure I do not see a problem but just make sure that your tablet is password protected."
"Already is."
"Okay well time to meet the man himself." Zara opened to door to his office.
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks the moment Inuyasha looked up at her.
Inuyasha rose up from his desk quickly, "What the hell is she doing her!?" He yelled at Zara.
"She is Kagome your knew assistant that I interviewed this morning remember!" She yelled back at him.
"It is her! No way in hell!"
"Wait have you two met?" Zara looked at Inuyasha and Kagome.
"Yes and it didn't end well." Kagome finally spoke up.
"I'd say you poured your drink on me!"
"You deserved it!"
Zara just laughed.
"Shut up Zara it isn't funny!" Inuyasha turned to look at her.
"The hell it isn't!" she was still laughing, "Man I wish I was there."
"I would be happy to do a replay!" Kagome smirked.
"Oh hell no bitch you won't get that close to me again."
'Lair you know you haven't been able to stop thinking about her' Inuyasha's demon decided to chime in.
'Shut the hell up' Inuyasha snapped at his demon.
"Is that a challenge?" Kagome folder her arms across her chest.
'I would like to turn it into one!' Inuyasha ignored that comment.
"You wish!" then Inuyasha just looked back at Zara, "Not her!"
Kagome froze, 'shit!'
Zara laughed, "Well me and your father like her and he as already hired her!"
"Fuck no! I do not want some spoiled teenage brat working for me, who has probably never had to work hard for anything in he life because her stupid parents gave her everything she ever wanted!"
"Inuyasha!", Zara was now yelling at him. Kagome thought she was going to burst into tears and Inuyasha and Zara could both smell the salt water tears that she was holding back.
Kagome fought the tears and smiled at Zara.
"She is going to be your assistant and there is nothing you can do about it! Your father wants her hired so end of discussion!" she turned to Kagome, "Come on let's let hot head calm down and we can get some coffee, just wait in the lounge for me."
Kagome left the room.
Zara went straight towards Inuyasha and slammed Kagome's file on his next, "Maybe you should get your facts before you make judgement like that!"
"What the fuck are you talking about Zara?!" Inuyasha barked at her.
Zara opened up the file and pulled out the picture of the accident scene.
"Her parents died when she was 16 and she almost lost her brother too! She had to finish school worked two jobs and raise a boy that lost his parent too! I love you Inuyasha but you need to seriously get your head out of your ass.!" Then she turned on her heal and slammed the door behind her.
Inuyasha felt guilty real fast as he stared at the horrific photo in his hands.
'You are an asshole! You know you have to apologize to her!'
'I know, I will.'
He sat there going through her file reading every word, he did not want to make the same mistake twice.
Meanwhile Zara was showing Kagome the ropes at her new desk which took almost an hour.
After Zara went back to her desk Kagome thought it would be a good idea to rearrange her desk to fit her needs. It took a little bit because she is a perfectionist and had to have everything in the right spot. After she was satisfied she decided to synce her tablet to her computer while checking email and answering the phone.
'Uh where the hell is Inuyasha's schedule?' She started to look everywhere for it.
When Inuyasha finished looking through Kagome's file he felt like complete shit of how rude he was to her.
'I wonder if she is alone yet?' He thought, 'but what can be my excuse to go out there...coffee!'
He quietly came out of his office and watched her as she was looking for something, "What are you doing?" He finally spoke up which caused her to jump in her seat.
"For you schedule, I thought I had it."
"You could have asked me for it."
"I thought I would look before I asked. Is there something I can do for you Sir." She smiled at him.
"I was going to get me a coffee."
"I can get that for you."
"Oh so you are being nice to me now?" He smirked at her.
"Do not kid yourself," she got up from behind her desk to stand right in front of him, "It is my job, black two sugars right?" She smirked back at him then walked past him.
He turned to watch her leave, "Damn she is feisty. She might just make it here."
'You mean she just might be able to put up with you?'
'Do you ever quit?'
'Nope'
By that time Kagome came back with his coffee, "How did you know how I like my coffee?"
"Zara." She said as she sat down back at her desk, "Please do not forget to send my your schedules."
"Yes Mam'." Then he headed into his office.
Once Kagome got want she wanted she took the time to color code the categories: Her personal (Pink), His personal (Red), Tasiho Inc (Yellow), and New Moon (Light Blue).
'Done' She said has her stomach growled. She placed her hand on her stomach, 'What time is it?' She looked at her clock to see it was already noon. 'Gezz it took me all morning to get settled in.' She thought.
*Buzz*
Kagome picked up the phone knowing that it was Inuyasha, "Yes Mr. Tasiho."
"Please call me Inuyasha, Mr Tasiho is my father."
"What can I do for you...Sir." She ignored.
"Well it is lunch time so I thought we could grab a bit to eat, so cal Zara ask if she wants anything and if it would be alright to forward my calls to her." He hung up.
Kagome did what he asked and got her coat and purse as much as she didn't want to eat with him she was hungry.
They did not speck one word to each other until they got into the car.
"So what would you like to eat?" Inuyasha looked over across the back seat.
"Does not matter I am easy." Kagome regretted saying that as soon as it came out of her mouth.
Inuyasha smiled, "Are you now?"
"That is not what I meant. It does not take make to please me. Shit! I mean Agh!" She took a deep breath, "What I mean is what you choose will be fine."
"Sure you did. Sushi sound good?"
"Yes, sushi is fine."
They didn't say another word to each other until they were at the restaurant and had already ordered.
Inuyasha didn't know how to start but he took in a deep breath, "Listen Kagome I wanted to-"
Kagome interpreted him, "No need to apologize you didn't know and you made an ass out of yourself but I am assuming you read my file."
Inuyasha took down at his hands, "Yes."
"Is that why you brought me here?"
He immediately shot his head up, "No."
She leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms across her body, "Really."
"Well that was only part of the reason."
"Explain."
"I wanted to know more about the person who will be working very close to me."
"Oh. Well what is there that you want to know?"
"How did you do it?"
"Do what?"
"After your parents...uh...you know..."
"It is okay to say died Inuyasha."
"Well how did you continue to go on with life when they died?"
Kagome saw that he was actually being sincere, "Well I cried for about a month but only at night so Sota couldn't see. He is the reason I did everything I did. I knew I needed to be strong not only for my sake but his as well."
"That was noble of you."
"It had nothing to do with being noble, he is the only family I have left I was not about to hand him off you some stranger."
"I am sorry."
"For what happened to me or for being an ass to me?"
"For both."
"Okay can will go over your schedule for today?"
"Sure." He said as their food was delivered.
"I notice that you have a meeting with your father at 1:30 then a meeting with a vender for the club at 3:30 then a meeting at 5:30 back at Tasiho for a potential client."
"Y-e-ah." He said with a mouth full of food.
"Well I was wondering if we can alter it a bit? It doesn't make sense for you to leave the office then back back then leave again for the club. If we kindly ask I am sure we can which your vender and client meeting so your not wasting time and gas."
Inuyasha thought about it, it did make sense, "Okay sounds good."
"Great I will make the phone calls when we get back."
"Now can you put that tablet of your down and eat."
She did and they ate in silence. Once they finished Inuyasha paid and they both headed to the office.
"Oh and Kagome I need you to work late tonight, will that be a problem?" Inuyasha asked before headed into his office.
"Uh well I had a date but I can reschedule but I didn't get his number I just said I would meet him at 5:00 and I would have to drop my car off at Sota's school because he has football practice."
"Date? With whom?"
"Ha I believe that is non of your business."
"Fine. We will drop your car off then go to where ever you are meeting your date you tell him goodbye then we go to our last meeting, got it." Inuyasha said it a little to harshly.
"Got it!" She bit back.
He stormed into his office while she started to make some phone calls.
Neither one spoke to each other if they didn't have to.