Just one more day….
Kagome woke to the sound of water running. She pushed back the silky covers and pulled herself off the bed. Sesshomaru was nowhere in sight so she guessed it was him taking a shower what woke her up. She moved to the balcony and felt the first rays of the sun kissing her skin. She closed her eyes and marveled at the feeling. When an arm snaked around her waist she almost jumped in surprise but soon enough a velvety voice told her who it was behind her.
"Good morning Kagome" said that he placed a kiss on her neck sending shivers down her spine. He got his answer as a soft moan and a dreamy smile. They stayed for a while like that until Sesshomaru´s cell phone rang interrupting the perfect time. He grudgingly picked it up.
"What is it?" his voice called for an immediate imminent answer that was worth his time or else. A croaky voice came in the other line belonging to his nervous right hand in business Jaken.
"Mmm Mr. Takayama I was just calling to see if everything is in order since yesterday you didn't come to the office."
"State the main purpose Jaken" His tone gave no room to objections.
"Hhh Hai, the board is meeting this morning and we wanted to confirm your assistance"
Sesshomaru gave a sigh and turned to Kagome who was sitting in bed watching him converse with his phone.
"I have to go to the office, would you join me?" Kagome was startled at his request. He really wanted to spend every minute with her? She gave him a bright smile and a nod to respond.
"I will be there. And Jaken…"
"Y-yes sir?"
"Have the curtains in my office opened for when I get there"
"Sir?"
"You heard me" with that he hung up and walked to Kagome who was still watching him.
"Do you really like modeling?" he asked on a serious business like tone.
"Its fun but I really aspire to work more closely to my field in fashion design and marketing, how ever no one is whiling to give a new face a chance in the big industries these days without any connections and recommendations." She smiled but it barely reached her eyes.
"Well, Takayama Industries has a fashion division" he said as a matter of fact.
"I know, I loved the winter line you just released but I honestly think you could have mixed the fabrics better, to get a more edgy and sophisticated look, oh, the colors where great however the accessories kind of toned some of the pieces down."
He just watched her and with every word that came out of her mouth he made up his mind faster. The fashion division was a new addition to the company and he hadn't had the time to get a full view of everything. He was extremely efficient in work but even he couldn't be everywhere at the same time. This little person in front of him seemed alert, confident, responsible, edgy and bold enough to make good, fast decisions; just what he needed in his company and by his side. Yep… The prefect woman finally came along.
"I think we might need someone with your talent and style in the fashion department. Would you be up to it? It's a lot work and stress; Do you think you can handle it?" he said with a teasing smirk.
She was shocked that he was offering her a job. How ever, she didn't want him to do it just because he was with her now, as a personal favor. Her thought quickly vanished as he answered her unasked question.
"Your salary will be earned accordingly to what you put on the table for the company. If you choose to accept the offer you will go on a month time trial and at it´s end you'll be put to evaluation by the board. Your work and the costumer´s opinion will decide if you stay or not. Are you ready for this company Kagome?"
Then she realized he wasn't just giving it up to her. He was willing to give her a chance but it would be up to her to prove she had what it took to be a serious designer.
"You think your company is ready for me?" She asked in a mocking tone.
He stopped right in front of her and without preventing her he lunged forward and captured her lips in a kiss full of passion. But as soon as it came it went and he retreated with a smirk upon her dumbfounded expression.
"You will live a day my way now" He said as he lifted a business skirt suit in a navy blue color from a sofa that she hadn't noticed as well as a pair of high heeled shoes.
She glanced up at him and saw his smirk widen. "I posed for you yesterday, now you take notes for me, will you?" She saw the glint of malice in his eyes. So he wanted to see if she could be more than a pretty face… Well he was in for it.
"Sure Sesshomaru, but I really hope that I don't cause such a good impression on your company as to take it from you" She gave him an evil smile.
He quirked an eyebrow at her "We'll see"
He left the room and left her to change and get ready. She smiled at her reflection once she was ready. She looked elegant and refined in her business suit and high heels topped off with a simple bun some eyeliner and lip gloss.
She walked out of the room into the living room to find Sesshomaru ready and waiting for her. Once he saw her he marveled at the change and decided that no matter what she wore she would always look beautiful and stunning. They went out and into his car and in a matter of minutes they were at the office. A valet took the car and they went inside to the elevators. People came and went giving memos and good mornings to Sesshomaru as they walked, they all looked surprise, confused and some of the secretaries even looked upset with the fact that there was a stunning female walking next to him and even worst: He was talking to her as if she was his equal, something never seen before.
In the mean while he was explaining to her the ways and procedures of the company, what the meeting was about and what she was to do which was basically: stay by his side.
As they entered the meeting room, every person in the room immediately turned to Kagome who became extremely self-conscious and nervous. Sesshomaru motioned for her to sit next to him and she did.
A short, kind looking old man got Sesshomaru´s attention and asked:
"To what do we owe the honor of a surprise visitor Sesshomaru?" He was obviously referring to Kagome.
"This is Kagome Higurashi, my right hand and the new Creative Director on the fashion division of the company. Every proposal, questions, and consults on that area go through her first.
Everyone in the room Gasped and some jaws flew open, including Kagome´s.
Sorry it takes sooo long on the updates… If you value your sleeping time, food, self image, stories, self-esteem, friends and family: DO NOT STUDY ARCHITECTURE! T.T