Hello, No Reason To Reread If You Already Have. I Changed The Order Of The Chapter And The Title. But It You Were Confused At All Then Reread Just To Get A Better Understand Of What Was Going On And Who Was Talking. Other Than That Until Next Chapter ... Muah!
Chapter 7- Perception: You Don't Understand Anything.
Somehow, I had ended up in the backseat with the jackass instead of with my twin; He tried his hardest to catch my attention but at this point what he had to say I wasn't going to listen to.
This is Moriyo ... She is my girlfriend ...
Stupid.
Stupid.
Stupid.
I felt him tap my leg and I looked at him and scowled.
"If you touch me one more time, I will make sure you never touch anyone again. Got it!" I hissed out in a whisper.
"Well, if you would listen to me, we wouldn't have this problem."
"I don't listen to liars. So I guess this problem will continue to arise. But touch me again, I dare you." I hardened my face and turned towards the window, watching the cars flash by and the scenery go from urban to suburb.
"So Sesshomaru, where are we going?" I asked not bothering to take my eyes off the road.
"My home." I wanted to ask why but, at the same time I didn't care, so I just 'hmphed' and continued looking out the window. I caught a glimpse of Yo Yo looking back at me, and I could tell she was concerned, and a few seconds later, my phone vibrated in my lap.
"U ok? Superhuman Kinda Love. M&&A"
"I'm fine Yo Yo don't worry about me. Get Like You. No Get Like Me. Mz. Ai Bby"
"U don't look ok; u look like ur ready to ball ur eyes out.. U really liked him I see. Superhuman Kinda Love. M&&A"
"Yes, Yes I did but, my problem is, I don't know how I fell so fast. I've only known him for like what two days ... and not really ... grrr ... stupid emotions! Get Like You. No Get Like Me. Mz. Ai Bby"
"I'm sry bby sister ... I don't know what to tell u. Superhuman Kinda Love. M&&A"
"Its cool I guess. I need to talk to D tho, he knows how to make things better. Get Like You. No Get Like Me. Mz. Ai Bby"
"E-mail him when we get home I guess, or call him. Mom did get us an international plan u know? Superhuman Kinda Love. M&&A"
"Yeah she did, so what do u think about going to Sesshomaru's house? Get Like You. No Get Like Me. Mz. Ai Bby"
"I bet it's bigger than ours, it's probably huge! Twenty bedrooms, twenty-five bathrooms, garden in the back yard, pool and sauna the whole nine yards. Superhuman Kinda Love. M&&A"
"Lol ur crazy or u've already googled it on ur phone, but I'm tired of txting. I'll just talk to u when we get there. Get Like You. No Get Like Me. Mz. Ai Bby"
"Kay Kay ... remembers I Love You and there will be another Yami, just a single one! Superhuman Kinda Love. M&&A"
I laughed at the last text, Yami and Sesshomaru looked at me and I couldn't help but giggle louder. My sister always knew what to say to brighten up the day.
"What's so funny?" Yami asked.
I just looked at him, rolled my eyes and mumbled, "You wouldn't understand" I turned my head back towards the window and watched as we turned onto a winding road.
We past a couple of lots before pulling up to a large black gated community or what I thought was a community, until the gate opened and there was one huge house sitting in front of me. I looked at Yo Yo who just grinned at me from the front seat. Sesshomaru parked in the circular driveway. He unlocked the door and we all stepped out. I looked at his two possibly three-story house in disgust. Was it necessary to flaunt his money in our faces like this?
"Come. I'll have Jaken give you a tour of the house before having the cook prepare us lunch." Sesshomaru said heading towards the front door.
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I walked into my father's house and was in awe. It was beautiful! Shades of blue, black and silver covered the living room, den area.
"JAKEN!" Sesshomaru said in a booming voice. And the sound of shuffling feet sounded in the house before a imp looking man appeared before us. He had big beady eyes behind hug bifocals. He was kinda pudgy and a tad bit pungent. Ew ...
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru?" Oh and lets not mention his extremely squeaking voice.
"This Sesshomaru, wishes for you to show the twins around the house, as I'm sure you've heard they are my daughters. Allow them to pick which rooms they wish to call their own and introduce them to the staff. I'll be in the study when you finish. Oh and also tell the cook to have lunch ready after the tour." He said in a monotone voice before turning tail and heading up the stairs and disappearing out of sight.
"Come, come there is much to be done. As you've heard my name is Jaken and I am Lord Sesshomaru most trusted servant. My family has been the servants to the Tashio's for many generations. On this floor, you have the living room/den area, the kitchen and dining room and the garage entrance. Underneath us is the basement and game room that Lord Sesshomaru had created when his younger sister, Rin, started to live with us. There are three different flight of stairs that lead to different portions of the house. The wing Lord Sesshomaru went up is the South Wing. It leads to his study, the library, and music room. The West Wing is where the family bedrooms and bathrooms are. The East Wing is where the guest bedrooms and bathrooms are. Now if you follow me I will give you a small tour of this floor and the outside before heading upstairs to the West Wing where you two will be staying." I looked at my sister who continued to clench and unclench her jaw, I knew she was upset, but about what I'm not sure.
"Ai, What's wrong?" I asked placing a hand on her shoulder.
"He left. He just left, as if it would have been hard for him to give us this damn tour! This is what I was talking about Yo Yo, he doesn't have time for kids. He doesn't understand what it means to have a family, not like ours. You and I both know that all of these extra perks aren't necessary to keep us happy and he hasn't even took out the time to get to know us, let alone understand us. He has said all of two words to us this entire time. He will be no father of mine, I'm sure of it." She hissed vehemently.
"Ai, you have got to give him a chance, you're right he did just ditch us but, at the same time he might not be comfortable with us to even want to be in close proximity with us."
"Yo Yo, that's not an excuse! He should either get with it or get lost! Fuck him, being comfortable or not, we are his daughters and if he wants to be a father, let alone a good one, he needs to bring it on. He faces scarier situations being a business owner and you mean to tell me he can't take out the time to even try to get to know us?"
"Ai, you're not getting it ---"
"No, Yo Yo, you're not getting it, I don't care about his possessions, I got my own. I don't really feel like walking around this damn place he calls a house and, I, for damn sure, don't want to pick rooms. He's thinking we will fall in love with what he has and, be willing to just up and settle in, when he's ready? Well I'm not ready and I don't care. I'm not doing this. I'm leaving, I doubt the stuttering fool up there will even notice that I'm gone."
"Ai ... Ai ... Ai!" I whispered after her but, she continued about her way. "Shit!" I muttered before turning back around and following behind Jaken. I hope that this doesn't turn out horribly.
Yami turned back and looked at me with the 'Where'd she go?' look and I just shook my head. There was nothing either of us could do to keep Ai from what she was about to do.
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I heard Yo Yo calling my name but, I ignored her and heading up the stairs Sesshomaru had disappeared on. When I got to the top, there was just one narrow hallway with about six different doors 3 on each side. I opened the first one and found the Library, which stretched down the entire right side of the hallway. I opened the first door on the left and found the music room, which was also divided behind two doors instead of three, which meant the last door on the left was where Sesshomaru should be.
I quickly walked up to the door and took a deep breath before opening it. What I saw when I opened the door pissed me off even more. There sat Sesshomaru Tashio, my father, typing away on his flat screen computer. He looked at me for a second before looking back down. I slammed the door closed, rattling the pictures he had placed on the wall before taking a seat in front of him. As I sat I took a couple deep breathes to calm myself. He finished typing before looking up at me again and crossing his legs.
"Are you not enjoying the tour?" He said with a smirk across his face.
"Nope, not at all." I said back placing a similar smirk on my face.
"And why not? I thought you of all people would love to see my home, you, whom pass judgment upon my living arrangements."
"I don't care about how you live, let alone judge people on how they live. It's your life not mine, and last time I checked I was enjoying my living arrangements."
"Really? That's nice to know your mother has been providing for you properly."
"That's less than I could say for you," I muttered underneath my breath.
"Hmm, what was that? Speak up. I don't have superhuman hearing or anything."
"Oh, nothing of importance to you, father, so don't worry."
"So I'm your father now?"
"For the moment, I guess so. Remember your wife still wishes for a paternity test to prove the facts that have been laid out perfectly in front of her."
"She is just being cautious."
I chuckled at the statement. Cautious of her safety net.
"And what's funny about that?"
"Oh nothing, just a thought, I really don't wish to share."
"So Ai, explain to me why you're here? You did slam the door very loudly."
"Like I said before, I could care less about how you're living, but I do have a problem when you ditch my sister and me off with a babysitter. From what I know, and correct me if I'm wrong, you are supposed to be spending time with my sister and I getting to know us right?" He nodded his head in agreement.
I continued on, "Well, if, you're supposed to be getting to know us, why didn't you give us the tour or better yet ask us where we wanted to go or what we wanted to do? I understand you're a business man and all but, you also have kids now, two teenage girls you know nothing about. Two girls whom will be graduating next year, I might add. And all that you know about us is stuff that we've told you or what mom has told you but, you don't really know us. So look, you don't have to explain your motives at this point, I don't care. However, next time you might want to think before you act. We are not your wife. We are not fooled by the extravagant; we don't need your money or anyone else's. We thrive on the simple things. I guess I should go possibly catch up with the tour guide before he discovers I'm gone." I got out of my seat and walked out of the door not sparing a look back at Sesshomaru. I walked downstairs with a feeling of lightness; it felt good to get that all of my chest.
When I got back to the group, they were just on their way back into the house from outside. I looked at Yo Yo who gave me a disapproving look.
"How'd it go?" she whispered to me.
"It went well. I didn't explode on him. I handled it very civil like. I put it on his mind so he'll think before he tries something like this again." I replied smirking at her. I looked over to Yami who was slowly walking behind us. I caught his eyes in mine and I could see his guilt and his plea. I didn't want to but, I knew I needed to listen to him and give him a chance. Take my own advice and get to know him. No judgments. A clean slate.
"Yami, put your number in my phone and let me put mine in yours. Call me tonight so we can talk and make it right. Start off with a clean slate alright?" I said handing him my black berry. He handed me his Samsung Memoir. I touched the screen and typed in my cell number and name, snapped a picture of myself and made it my phone id picture before handing it back to him. We continued the rest of our tour with no problems. Yo Yo and I choose bedrooms that connected with a bathroom like at home before going downstairs for lunch.
Sesshomaru never made an appearance and I was kinda glad. He needed to think about what he was doing before he messed up an already messed up situation.
"When you are done with lunch you may go into the basement and plays games until Lord Sesshomaru is ready to go. I must leave, it was nice meeting you." He bowed and scurried away. We ate in silence before placing our dirty dishes in the sink and heading downstairs into the basement.
"So what you wanna do? Sesshomaru bought Rin pretty much everything she could imagine. She has the latest video game systems and games, blue rays and everything else you can imagine." Yami said as we descended downstairs.
"Call of Duty?" I said taking a seat on the ground.
"Which One?"
"World At War of course"
"Team?"
"You mean two on one how unfair is that?"
"I doubt you girls are that good."
"Yo Yo, he doubts our skills!"
"Well then lets show him how good we are." We each grabbed a controller and began to play. Yami didn't know what he had just gotten himself into.
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For once in his life, Sesshomaru was speechless. He didn't know what to say or what to think. Just thinking about how a 16-year-old child, his child, had dismissed his assumptions in a matter of minutes, was baffling.
Was he really going about this the wrong way?
"Of course not," Sesshomaru muttered to himself but, regardless what he told himself he knew he was wrong. He should have asked them. He should have talked to them. Should've, would've, could've. For the second time this week, he was questioning himself. First about Kagome and now about the girls - it was as if the Kami's were punishing him for all of his evil deeds. He sat in his office staring off into space until a knock at the door knocked him out of it.
"Come in"
"Lord Sesshomaru the teenagers are in the basement playing in the game room is there anything else you need of this lowly servant?"
"No, Jaken you are free to go."
"Thank you Lord Sesshomaru, but may I ask a question."
"You may ..."
"Who are the twins mother Lord Sesshomaru? I have never seen them before in my life."
"Kagome Higurashi ... You must remember her."
"I do Lord Sesshomaru, do be careful." And with that he turned around and walked out the door. Sesshomaru followed him with his eyes and wondered what he meant by careful.
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A knock came at the door and I looked at Kagome, whom looked at me, before saying, "Come in."
The door opened and in walked Hiken, with a tablet in his hand.
"Yes, Hiken?" Kagome said looking up from her folder. He cleared his throat before taking a look at his tablet and responding.
"I made reservations at a French Bistro downtown, which I thought you would like. Your friends are in the lobby waiting. The driver you requested for Kimiko Numazu needs to know what gate to pick her up at. The meeting you requested to have will be held at 1:30 this afternoon. I thought that this would give you ample of time to enjoy your lunch as well as tying any loose ends. Is there anything else you need me to do?" He asked, making sure that he checked off everything on his list. I watched Kagome smile at him before placing her notepad down and capping her pen.
"Hmm, a French Bistro sounds rather tasty! I'm not sure what gate Mi Mi is coming from, so I'll find out and text it to you while we're out, or give it to you at the meeting. Come on Ki Ki lets go the gang is waiting, and I'm hungry "
She picked up her silver purse and pulled on her suit jacket as she winked at Hiken before walking past him and heading towards the elevator. I followed behind her with a smirk on my face. Finally, I would be able to get my answer. We boarded the elevator together and stood on opposite ends. She looked over to me and noticed my smirk; I watched as her eyes began to bounce around in their sockets nervously.
"Don't look at me like that, I'm not saying a word and you would do well to not say one either." She said pointing her finger at me, I just gave her a wink before answering.
"Oh! Baby sister, whatever do you mean? I'm not going to saying anything at all." I only seemed to smirk harder at the look of despair appeared on her face. When the elevator door opened and the chime sounded, Kagome rushed out the elevator towards Kagura, Sango, Ayame and Jakotsu. After all the hugs and kisses were passed around, we hopped into Jakotsu's limo and headed towards the restaurant.
"So, guys, tell me what's been going on? It's been such a long time." Kagome said kicking off her heels.
"Well, besides getting married and everything, Hiten and I traveled the world and worked our way into the law world. It took a lot of hard work and sleepless nights but, we did it. We specialize in family law representing children of the state, divorce parents, and children who wish to be emancipated from their parents. We've won the majority of our cases which is excellent, compared to other firms. Right now in our command Hiten and I have about 20 different lawyers so we don't really get to do the court scene anymore but, every once in a while we'll pick up a case that we take care of personally because it may be tough on the lawyers underneath us." Kagura stated with a triumphant smile on her face.
"That's so cool, so I'm guessing you could help me if Sesshomaru tries to take the girls away right?" She giggled a little but the expression in her eyes looked as though she was serious.
"If it came to that sure, Hiten and I would bust our asses for you, free of charge."
"Yay! So? Ayame what's up with you and Kouga, I'm stilling surprised by the spa and salon chains. It's so un-macho for Kouga"
"I forced him into it, I like looking good and being relaxed. Plus, I make sure I looked immaculate every time I step out the house and I wanted to bring that to the rest of the world. Kouga fought me tooth and nail but, once it proved that the only way he was going to make money with a bachelors in business was to open a business, he sided with me. He's been happy ever since. Well for the most part. He's never stepped foot into one of our spa or salon's. He's only seen pictures. He's reasoning is that if he were to see the hard work and grime that goes into making a women beautiful, women would turn him off. In my opinion, I think he's scared." We all chimed in a 'me too' before laughter erupted across the limo.
"So Sango, I look at you and Miroku and see no kids, what happened? I thought for sure ya'll would have a soccer team by now." Sango blushed before answering Kagome's question.
"Well, we've tried but, to no avail. You know how in high school I had irregular periods. As I've gotten older they've gotten worse. I get a period for 3 or 4 months out of the year but, I don't know when they are coming. So it's hard to plan around not having a period every month. During my college days, I rarely ever had periods. I went to the doctor and everything, they blamed it on me being an athlete and since I'm a martial arts teacher I'm still as active as I was in high school and college. We've been talking to adoption agencies to get our names placed on the list for newborns and toddlers. However, it is a long process with tons of paper work. They really want these kids to go to good homes, I'm hoping we get one."
"Aw, Sango, that's so cool. I thought about adopting but, with the twins and the rest of the gang. I don't really need any more kids in my house right now, maybe after the kids are off to college of something. So do ya'll have any questions for me?"
"Yes, we do but, we'll get to them inside the restaurant. Lets go." Kagura said passing Kagome her shoes to slide back on.
Once she had shoes on her feet we all stepped out the car, glamorous as ever. Just like in high school. Everyone stopped and stared at us, the whispers of those are the Higurashi sisters and company filled the restaurant when we stepped in. It felt good to have all the girls together, turning heads and breaking necks.
"Hello, how are you doing? Welcome to Le Roi Soleil [Sun King Nickname of Louis XIV]."
"Hello, I'm fine reservations for six under Higurashi."
"Yes, right this way please. We reserved the back room for you and your companions Ms. Higurashi."
"Thank you very much." We followed behind the host and the whispers continue to escalate. I looked at Kagura and Ayame who just smirked at the awe stricken citizens; usually I didn't care much about people's perception of me or those around me, actually I tried to avoid public discretion. However, today was a different day it was time to celebrate. Once we were seated and wine was ordered our conversation began again.
"So? Kagome how's life been treating you? Those twins of yours are gorgeous." Ayame said taking a sip of her glass of wine.
"Lives been good, I thought my life was over after the whole ordeal with Sesshomaru and Miyu. I wanted to die but, moving in with my father and Souta was so good for me. I was ahead of everyone in high school so I ended up graduating early, with my best friend Kimiko. Ya'll will get to meet her tomorrow at the party. She's flying in tonight you guys will love her! She's bringing the kids too so my house will be packed tight once again, like back in Cali. Well I'm single. I've been single, I haven't been in a relationship with anyone since Sesshomaru, no one can compete with perfection you know? However, I've tried to date but, with those heathens in my house that I call my children, it's hard. Ai is such a troublemaker she's spoiled plenty of my dinner dates. Yo Yo is a tad bit more discrete with her plotting. It's cute. My magazine is booming in America and my sells here aren't too bad, I still can't compete with Daddy but, I'm trying for sure." She said smiling at us.
"That's good Kagome. We're proud of you but, at the same time we're upset you left without warning, What happened to being BFFL?" Sango said her anger becoming apparent.
"I'm sorry guys. I just didn't know what to do. I wanted to be forgotten. As if I were a ghost or something because that's how I felt. I mean how could he have done that to me, and then with finding out I was pregnant and everything it was just too much."
"But your life couldn't have been complicated forever; you didn't write and then show up after what, fifteen, sixteen years!" Ayame hissed at her in a high-pitched tone.
"I'm not going to lie. I forgot about Japan while I was in California, with Kimiko, the twins, and the rest of the gang. I had people occupying my time constantly. The girls would come over every summer to visit Mom and Kikyo but, I didn't step foot in Tokyo until last week. Plus I was ashamed of what I had done and I didn't know if you guys would accept me. I mean Ayame, the lie Miyu told Sesshomaru was about your boyfriend at the time and me. I didn't know if you would want anything to do with me after hearing that lie. Also you were always so upset when Kouga and I got together and then the 'my woman' stuff. So I was just like: 'No, leave it be.'"
"I must admit Kagome at first I was a little ticked but, that was just jealousy. Deep down I knew that you wouldn't jeopardize yours and my relationship and that Miyu was a liar. I tried to tell Sesshomaru one day but, he refused to listen."
"Kouga I have to go see the principle for a second I'll see you in first period okay." I said standing up from my sitting position in Kouga's lap.
"But Babe, can't it wait? We haven't spent time together in a few days you know." He replied pouting.
"No, I need to get this done now. Like I said I'll see you in homeroom, and we'll have plenty of time to spend time together after school." I bent down placed a peck on his lips, he whispered I love you and my heart fluttered at the sound.
"I love you too" I bent down picked up my backpack and headed in the direction of the principal's office. In all honesty, I didn't need to see the principle. I needed to see Sesshomaru and from what I caught a glimpse of he was on his way towards the principal's office. I turned the corner and tried to follow the color of his long silver hair but I was having a hard time with all the damn underclassmen in the way. When I finally reached a close enough range, I shouted his name. He stopped and turned around and I waved. He gave me a simple nod of the head to let me know that he was waiting on me. When I made it to his side we walked in silence past the principal's office and towards the stairwell, we traveled up the stairs and to the leveling before either of us spoke.
"So what is it that you want?" Sesshomaru said with a bored look on his face.
"Have you talked to Kagome?" I asked, worried about the girl I called my sister.
"Why would I want to talk to a whore?"
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"How do you know that she is a whore?"
"I have my informants."
"Who? Miyu and her cheerleaders? Real smart informants."
"I'd rather have them than blindly be a fool."
"So I'm a blind fool now? Just because I trust Kouga and I believe in Kagome, even though she isn't here to plead her own case."
"Exactly, she isn't here. Anyone who had nothing to hide wouldn't runaway."
"Yes, she would, if she was heartbroken and depressed. How can you judge her when you cheated on her first with Miyu? After she gave herself to you, you were her first and only Sesshomaru! You know eventually Kagome is going to come back and you're going to have to deal with this problem, and maybe at that time you will realize what you loss."
"This Sesshomaru will do no such thing. The next time you wish to speak with me don't yell my name down a crowded hallway as if we are close." He turned and headed down the stairs and out into the hallway.
"Trust me, I won't." I mumbled to myself heading upstairs to homeroom.
"That was probably the last time I heard from Sesshomaru while he was in high school it wasn't until Inuyasha's graduation party that I saw him again with Miyu on his arm. He and I didn't speak, actually we don't speak now but, Miyu spends plenty of his money at my shops." Ayame said finishing off her story. I looked over to Kagome who had a sullen look on her face; she was beginning to deal with the guilt.
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After hearing Ayames' story about how she stood up to Sesshomaru, for me, and how it seemed to ruin the minor friendship they had. I couldn't help but feel bad. If I would have been mature enough at the time, I could have prevented that and maybe they would have gotten closer. The table went silent and I could feel everyone's gazes on my tucked away head.
"Anyways, on to more important topics, Kagome needs a man!" Jak Jak shrieked from the other side of the table. I looked at him and rolled my eyes, but not before mouthing a 'Thank you'.
"Not when she's tongue kissing Sesshomaru in front of Feudal Café." I gasped and looked at Kikyo. I couldn't believe she said that!
"Kikyo you said you wouldn't say anything!" I yelled almost ready to jump across the table and strangle her!
"Umm... Kagome, would you like to explain?" Jak Jak said with a Cheshire cat smile on his face.
"Not really. But since my lovely older sister can keep her damn mouth shut, I went to see Sesshomaru the day before the show, encouraged by Jakotsu, and we meet at the Feudal Café we talked and then when he walked me to my car he kissed me, I kissed him back, slapped him, and drove away. Cried on the way home, in the elevator, and when I got to my room, I cried myself to sleep too!"
"I CAN'T BELIEVE HE DID THAT! AND YOU KISSED HIM BACK! COME ON KAGOME!" Ayame yelled, while slamming her flute glass on the table.
"Ayame. Calm the fuck down, you are making a scene it is bad enough everyone in this damn restaurant is watching us." Kagura said before turning to me. "Kagome, you and Sesshomaru, can't have that kind of relationship. Not after he hurt you the way he did. I will not allow you to leave Japan and not return for another fifteen, sixteen years. So, like Jak Jak said, you need a man. Anyone have any ideas?"
"Actually, I do! My older brother, Bank, has a crush on Kagome and the twins love him. He would be a nice contender for Kagome's love. Actually, I took the liberty to invite him to your get together tomorrow." Jakotsu said taking another sip of his wine.
"I remember him, he's a cutie. Definitely Kagome's kind of man. I say lets go for it." Kikyo said winking at me, I 'hmphed' and took another sip of my wine.
"I second that." Kagura replied.
"I don't know him but, if he's related to Jak Jak, he can't be too bad," Sango added in.
"He's not Sesshomaru so, I'm happy." Ayame mumbled into her glass.
"Then it's settled Kagomes' new beau will be my big brother Bank."
"DO I NOT GET A SAY IN THIS!" I hissed, pissed that they didn't even take into account that I didn't want 'a man'.
Well, I did, but the man I wanted was married ... Damn it ... Bad Kagome!
"No, your opinion is definitely not needed, because if it was up to you, you'd probably stay single and fantasize about Sesshomaru when you got lonely. " Kagura replied while the others nodded in agreement.
"It's official. You guys suck! Now where is the waiter? I'm ready to order." I replied closing my menu. And as soon as I placed my menu back on to the table the waiter popped up.
"Hello, my name is Suri; I'm going to be your waitress for the afternoon would you like any appetizers or would you like to order?"
After lunch, Kikyo and I bid farewell to the rest of the gang, promising to talk more tomorrow at the house warming party, the next day. I gave Kikyo the silent treatment the entire ride to my office and once the door was closed tightly behind us, all hell broke loose.
"WHY THE FUCK CAN'T YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!" I shouted throwing my purse on my desk. "I told you not to say anything! I wasn't ready to say anything! I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about the situation! But no, you must tell our closest friends about the kiss! And make me out to be the damn spectacle. WHAT PART OF KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND! Grr ... and now, I have this date like thing with Bankotsu. He's a sweetheart, he really is but, I don't know if I can even come close to loving him the way he loves me! DAMN YOU KIKYO!" I yelled and took a seat to catch my breath. My heart was beating a mile a minute and my lungs were pumping air through my body as fast as they could. I felt hot all over and I knew I was red in the face.
"Are you done now?" Kikyo said in a calming voice. How could she be so damn calm when I'm about to die!
"Yes, I'm done" I responded in between gasping for air.
"Look, it's about time you found someone and moved one from Sesshomaru. If I hadn't said anything you wouldn't have done anything. For all I know Sesshomaru might have graced your bed before you even told the others what happened? The girls need a father and not just Sesshomaru. From what Jak told me Bank loves them and they love him, it's a win win. Plus Sesshomaru has Miyu and who do you have ...? Your work ...? Your kids ...? Your friends ...? But what about your significant other? What about you? You don't have someone to call your own. All of your friends have someone, even Mi Mi dates. She maybe single but, she dates. You don't even do that. Kagome you can't keep using Sesshomaru or the girls as an excuse. It's time for you to let go. Your girls will be gone in a couple of years and then your house will be empty. At least have someone to share the house with that isn't someone who looks up to you but, someone who loves you and makes love to you." I looked at Kikyo and blinked away the tears. She was right I did use the girls, my heartbreak, and even my career as an excuse but, I was just so scared of heartbreak and of never finding the one as I thought I found in Sesshomaru.
Maybe Bank could be the one.
"Plus Bankotsu is pretty cute, his hair is lovely and I bet he can kiss. I know he can dress he is Jak's brother. Okay, I'll do it, thank you Ki Ki, now lets go fire some people and get the hell out of dodge I need to get the house ready for Mi Mi and the others." She walked over to me and hugged me, while placing a kiss on my forehead. I picked up my notepad and the folders before walking out of the office and towards the meeting room.
"Good afternoon Ms. Higurashi, did you enjoy your lunch?" Hiken asked as I walked through the door.
"Yes, Hiken I did. Thank you for surprising me. We may just become regulars there." I smiled and handed the folders to him, "Pass those out will you." I said answering his silent question. I walked over to the head of the round office table and stared at the five men on my left and the five women on my right. Some looked at me with fright while others glared at me. I just gave them all the smile I gave the girls when they were in some sort of trouble. Once Hiken finished passing out the folders he closed the door and took a seat in the back next to Kikyo.
"Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen you may not know of me but, I do know of you. My name is Kagome Higurashi and I am the owner of Fatal Impressions and the CEO of this company. I have spent my entire morning, along with my sister, going through everyone's folder that works here, determining the hard workers from the half ass workers, and I have come to the conclusion that some of you and your subordinates need to take a trip to the unemployment office. I really do hate firing people but I wish to let you know that I didn't do anything to you, you did this to yourself. Anyways will everyone please open his or her folders? If you have a purple card you are here to stay, if you have a green card you have been released from your post and you need to inform whoever name is on that card that they have a promotion." After I finished my speech, the silent shock came before the overpowering uproar. I had gotten rid of three of my female leads and two of my male and I was proud of it.
"Those of you who have been released you have one hour to inform your replacement and move your things. Those of you who I have kept you may return back to your stations but, before you leave make sure you grab the list from Kikyo. It will tell you of those subordinates that shall be staying and those that are leaving. Those that are leaving have one hour to clear their stations and leave this building. Anyone who is still here when the hour is up will be considered a trespasser and I won't hesitate to turn you in to the police. Understand? First thing Monday morning we will have our first meeting and I will go over what I plan to do with this magazine. If anyone has, any complaints or questions please give them to Hiken and I will be sure to answer them in Monday's meeting. I will be providing breakfast and lunches Monday so don't worry about packing anything. Now if you will excuse me? I must be going; I have things to attend to at my house. Oh and Hiken ..." I said before opening of the door.
"Yes Ma'am?" He responded.
"The gate number is 8 make sure the driver is on time, if there are any problems please don't hesitate to call my home or cell number. Meeting adjourned." I opened the door and closed it behind me. I headed into my office and picked up my briefcase and purse. Before heading towards the elevator, I rode it down with a sense of triumphant and the adrenaline of power flowing through my veins. I got in my car pulled out the parking lot before pulling my sunglasses on and heading home.
Damn it felt good to be in charge.
-end-
So here is the long awaited chapter! I've been writing this chapter for at least a month but, I'm not going to give you excuse. I'm just going to apologize for taking so long. Thank you to those of you who have reviewed. You people are so amazing! Thank you to Chaos_Queen ... I LOVE YOU!
Oh and a reply to a comment I got on the last update, I am sorry that you feel that there are too many OC's but, the reason for that is because Kagome has made a new life for herself meaning new characters in her life. I won't be added anymore new characters at least not those who matter so no worries.
Anyways ...
Kimiko and the gang shall finally be here come next chapter I can't wait!
Until next time.
Peace. Love && Crunk ... MUAH!