"We're sorry, but we don't think that you have the qualities that we're looking for." The man' eyes were as cold as stone, making me shiver.
"Thank you for your time." I say politely, my own face set into a false happy smile. I stand up, shake his hand and gather my belongings.
As soon as I step outside the building, I sigh and slump against the wall. I had been going on interviews all day. I was desperate for a job, any job. I needed some money. But there seemed to be nowhere that wanted me. I stand up and begin to walk home, knowing that I'll never get home in time to start dinner. I might as well just pick up some take out. It would definitely be easier.
The walk is long, but it gives me time to myself; time I am always in need of these days.
I really needed a job. But because of my former lifestyle, I had no qualifications. Sesshomaru wanted me to stay home. He would not have the world under the impression that he couldn't provide for his family. So, I readily agreed, knowing that it would please him. I wanted to please him.
He would smile, and I would smile, knowing that my future was secure. But it wasn't and now I was suffering. I should have fought for myself. I wanted to work. It was in my blood to work. I didn't want to end up like my mother. My mother didn't even have a college degree, and my father had died. Our family had to survive somehow, so she worked hard and long at two or three jobs, depending upon the season.
No, I didn't end up like her. I ended up more pathetic. I ended up with a divorce, and a college degree that would do me no good. I was stranded and alone. I was penniless and unable to find work.
And I didn't even have a family to support; just myself. I guess it's almost a good thing that I can't have children. I have a hard enough time taking care of myself.
I slowly climb the stairs, heading up to the top floor where my apartment is located. As I make my way onto the floor, heading down the hallway and into the doorway, I overheard a woman in a business suit complaining to her friend.
"I'm desperate at this point. This is the third nanny I've had to fire. I mean, I'm not asking for much. Just for the place to be clean and to make sure my son gets home alright and does his homework. He's too young to be left alone. But I mean, everyone I've tried has either attempted to rob me, drinks or gets high on the job, or smacks my child. Oh what I wouldn't do for a good person. So now, I have to cancel all my meetings in the afternoon until I can find someone new. It's so frustrating. And not to mention, my boss is pissed."
"Mmhmm, honey, I know what your talking about. Boy, am I glad that my little Emi can stay home by herself now. It solves a lot of issues for me. And not to mention, my boss and I haven't butted heads in years. Now the only time that I ever have to worry is when she gets sick. Unfortunately, I can't recommend anyone. The last person I had decided it would be nice to skip town with her boyfriend for three weeks without telling me or giving me enough notice to find a replacement."
It was almost as if the opportunity was dropped in my lap. I lowered my hand from the lock, the keys jingling on the way down.
"I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't have been eavesdropping, but I couldn't help but overhear. You need a nanny?"
The woman in the business suit raised her eyebrows. "Yeah, why, you know someone?"
"I need a job. I'm desperate. I don't have any credentials or anything, but I can cook and clean, and as I said before, I'll do anything." The woman's eyes widened. I don't think she ever imagined that someone in this building would need a job, or lower herself to taking care of a child, if she did need one.
"I don't know. You said you had no experience?"
"I used to take care of my baby brother, when my mother was working. I just don't have any recommendations or anything." I said my voice rushed. I really needed this job. It was perhaps my only hope for today.
The woman in front of me sighed, her red hair slightly bobbing. "Alright, I'll give you a chance. I have to leave for work at seven, so I'll leave the key under the mat. Go in sometime before three, and clean up the place. Then be there to let my son in at three thirty. Make sure he does his homework, and make him a snack. I should be home by six. If you do a good job, we'll discuss pay. Is this alright?"
"Oh it's perfect. Thank you so much." I smiled a real smile for the first time that day. "You won't be sorry." The woman smiled a little.
"Well, if you solve my problems, then I'll be very grateful." We shook hands.
"By the way, I'm Kagome Higurashi." Even I am surprised at the use of my maiden name.
"Amaya Uzematsu."
"It's a pleasure to meet you." I say and walk to my door opening it up with a soft click.
I guess things wouldn't be so bad after all. I just hope that I can take care of the poor child. I think he may have it worse than I do.
A/N: Lo Siento, my readers. I know it has been a LONG time since I updated. I had to work my butt off for school. I'm so sorry. But it ended on Wednesday, so I'm all in the clear. So I have a lot of free time right now, and hopefully, my boss won't give me so many hours, I won't be able to think about this story.
I know many of my reviewers as of late have been urging me to update, and I have told them to give me a few days to relax then I'll try and get something. But inspiration struck, and this is what I have. I'm not sure if I like it that much, but it gets the story moving again.
There are two of my reviewers who I would like to thank. Shadowwaltz: Thank you for sharing that little treasure with me, and for the kind and supportive review. I wish all my reviewers were like you.
My-Soul-Your-Puppet: Thank you for that…interesting review begging for a happy ending. Now that you know the answer, I hope that you have something more to say to me in another review, not that you have to review if you don't want to. Thanks for being so understanding about how long it took me to update. I know, I said I needed to "de-stress" first, but well, one never knows when an idea will hit them. Thanks again.
Ok I think that's it. I know, you're all waiting for Sesshomaru to come back into the picture. Maybe he'll make an appearance, for a little bit, next chapter, but it won't be trying to win her back.
Kagome needs to go through a little bit more change in her personality and her attitude before I have that happen. In other words, I have to get her back to where she was when she and Sesshomaru married, before all the bad stuff happened to her.
Thank you all for reading this whole thing if you have. If not, well then, I don't blame you. I've rambled too long already.
Review if you want.
Emily
