Yes, it's been a long time since I've updated, sorry about that! And I know this chapter is pretty short but don't worry, there are plenty more chapters to come. (:

Chapter 4 – Unexpected Union

Kagome was bored out of her mind. The meeting had been going on for almost three hours and she had no idea whether her father was planning on adjourning anytime soon. They had, so far, discussed both companies strengths and weaknesses, their annual sales percentage, and how merging the two companies would be beneficial to them. "God, how am I ever going to deal with this crap every day for the rest of my life?" She began to study the contents of the room. It was mostly bare except for the equipment to put on slide show presentations and the long table they were seated at. There was also a table to the side that had coffee and muffins available to the guests. Once she had taken all of this in, she discreetly began examining the other members at the table. Most of them were in their forties and fifties. The ones who didn't fit in these categories were herself, Sesshomaru, and Inuyasha. Kagome didn't realize it, but she was eying Inuyasha like he was a piece of meat. Before she knew what was happening, she was staring into his golden eyes.

Inuyasha stared back. He couldn't help himself, she was just so beautiful. Of course, he would never say it out loud. He smirked at her and watched in amusement as her cheeks turned red. She glared at him and turned away.

Inuyasha could barely hold in his laughter at the expression Kagome had on her face. She was too lost in her thoughts to notice. Inuyasha noticed his brother looking at him from across the table. He could tell Sesshomaru was wondering what the hell was going on. The hanyou gave his brother a look saying 'I'll tell you later.' The meeting went on without incident until they were on the closing slide. was discussing what benefits they could bring Takahashi Corps. If they joined together. Inutaisho agreed wholeheartedly. Now it was time to decide on who would draw up the merger and who would begin preparations on advertising the new company and products. The two older men then had a quiet talk on who to assign to what position.

Finally, they took their seats and began handing out orders. Soon, only Kagome, Inuyasha, and Sessomaru were left. Inutaisho spoke, "Well Sesshomaru, since you are my eldest and the most organized, we are assignging you to draw up the merger to be signed. You are to start right away and it must be ready within two weeks time.

"Yes father." Was Sessomaru's reply.

turned to Kagome, "You, my dear, will be assigned to heading the advertising part of the company. Once Sesshomaru had gotten the merger done and we had signed it, you will be going to America to advertis to the big companies there…"

Kagome smiled and cut in, "Thank you daddy! I can't wait to go!"

Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"Hold on Kagome, you didn't let me finish. You will be going to America but you will be accompanied by Inuyasha, who will be your partner."

Kagome's mouth gaped open, "WHAT?! Daddy, how could you do this? We made it quite clear that we don't like each other! It would make much more sense to send Sesshomaru instead. Ask Inuyasha!" She pointed at him.

The three looked at Inuyasha and awaited his reply. The gears were turning in his head and an idea came to him. With the most professional face he could make, he said calmly, "Actually, I think it's a wonderful idea. I think we would make a great team." He discreetly winked at her. She looked like she was about to explode.

"Very well, you two will start work in two weeks time, but since you don't know each toer very well you both will be attending here every day and contributing to the company through the daily board meetings. Also, Sesshomaru will accompany you both when you leave for America to make sure everything's running smoothly."

Everyone stood up except Kagome. Her face had remained unchanged since her father had broken the horrible news to her. "How could daddy pair me up with him, it's not fair!"

Inuyasha noticed that Kagome hadn't moved from her chair and observed her face…priceless. He leaned down next to her ear and whispered, "Cheer up babe, you're gonna get to see me every day for the rest of your life, what could be better?" He walkd out the door, leaving a stunned and furious Kagome behind, "I swear Inuyasha, I may have to work with you but I WILL make your life a living hell, just you wait!"

A/N: Thanks for reading guys! So I don't know how many of you know this, but Inuyasha's finally coming out with a new season of the anime this fall! How exciting is that?! I'm currently re-watching the anime so it'll be fresh on my mind when the new season debuts. Anywho, just thought I would let you guys know if you didn't already :P