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Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, the characters belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. This story is rated M for mild coarse language and mild explicit adult scenes.


Far Away Embrace

Chapter 7: Into the Night, my Beloved


Ayame and Kagome soon found Rin backstage where she was busy putting away her violin. "Rin, you and the orchestra did great tonight!" Ayame exclaimed as she patted the young girl on the shoulder.

"Thank you, I'm glad you girls could make it." Rin replied back with a smile. Kagome reached out and embraced her best friend. "I'm so proud of you, girl." Kagome whispered in admiration. Rin smiled as she returned the hug whole heartily.

"I hate to disturb you in your reunion, but I need my wife to join me for the night." Seth interrupted, who stood only a couple of feet away from the girls. Kagome released Rin from her hug and glared at the man who had cold blue eyes.

Why the hell should I listen to you, ass-hole? Kagome thought silently in disagreement with the suggestion.

Rin knew how much Seth hated to see her disobey his orders. Rin laughed lightly hoping to break the tension between them.

"I guess I'll see you next time, Kagome." She said this hoping her friends would understand and not intervene. She then picked up her violin case and walked over to Seth who took her right hand within his own hand.

Kagome and Ayame watched Rin walk away with the devil. "I don't like that man. He always gives me the creeps." Ayame said as she glanced at Kagome. Kagome sighed," Neither do I, but what can we do? We have discussed this topic with Rin many times and nothing has worked."

"Ayame, did you know that I even suggested Rin to find herself a lover?" Kagome informed her friend as an afterthought. Ayame shook her head," No, so what did she say?"

Kagome stared at the curious red haired girl, before voicing her thoughts out loud. "Well, she didn't stand too much against the idea. Did you know that she and Sesshomaru are acquaintances? If I'm correct, I think Sesshomaru might just be the right man for the job." Kagome finished saying with a small quirk.

Ayame stared at her older friend in confusion," Kagome, isn't Sesshomaru just the same as Seth? They both look like cold-hearted bastards to me."

"Ayame, you've got it all wrong. Sesshomaru isn't that bad, I think he just likes to put that act in front to scare his competition. He's a lawyer after all in this century." Kagome said before thinking about her love for Inuyasha.

"I don't know Kagome. This idea you're cooking up in your head doesn't sound too healthy." Ayame retorted, but noticed that her friend was ignoring her. All I want is Rin to be happy again.

Rin followed Seth obediently as he led her towards a crowd of men and women who seemed to be talking about the play's wonderful and talented actors. She was wearing a blue gown that clung to her body as she walked arm entwined with her handsome husband.

She kept her mouth shut as she pondered about this new predicament. This is new. He never takes me out to meet his colleagues, so why now? Is he trying to impress someone so he can win them over to his side with my presence?

"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like you meet my wife, Rin." Seth said introducing the woman in his arms to the medium size group of people. The different pair of eyes stared at her in appraise and curiosity. Rin knew it was evident that they were curious who the wife was of this successful business man. She glanced at the pair of green, red, brown, lavender and amber eyes being directed in her direction.

"It is a pleasure to meet you." Rin replied in fluent Japanese to Seth's Japanese cultured colleagues.

"Actually, it's a pleasure to finally meet you, Mrs. Harada. You look lovely, tonight." Kashmir replied back with a smirk. His accent was a mix of English and Japanese. Rin couldn't help but notice that Sesshomaru and Kagura also happened to be among the small crowd.

The rest of the small audience also introduced themselves to her as the night progressed. Unfortunately, Rin couldn't help but feel a tad bit envious of Kagura who had Sesshomaru all to herself. She kept thinking back to his strange confession that night after Kagome's birthday party.

"I keep telling myself that you're too young for me and that I have to stay away."

She could also remember the passionate kiss they shared together. That kiss had made her feel alive with hope and strength. Her honey green eyes stared up at her husband who was talking actively with a man named Jared. I know I don't love Seth, but unfortunately I'm tied to him, because my parent's last wish was to have me marry him.

I wonder if my life would have been different if I had met Sesshomaru, first. He somehow has managed to create something deep inside me.

Her gaze traveled to the man with long silver hue hair and amber eyes. He manages to glance at her for a few seconds with a calm presence settled in his gaze. She smiled shyly in return to the gesture and resumed mingling with the guests. I guess that we're still friends despite the awkward moment we passed last time. I still feel guilty for asking him to make love to me. It was wrong of me to think of using his company to seek pleasure just because I'm curious in having a relationship that actually has chemistry between it.

XX

Today's temperature degree has raised a higher notch making the sun unbearable to handle. It's been two months since I first met Sesshomaru Shikon.

Rin wiped the sweat settling on her forehead, before proceeding to knock on Kagome's small front house door. She had decided that since Seth was out of town for a couple of weeks she would try to make the best of it. Seth had to leave out of the city in emergency due to the fact that his business was taking a downfall on the charts. Apparently, Sesshomaru didn't agree to make the contract that would have helped Seth make easy alliance with the Thunder Corporation.

The company had needed a lawyer to negotiate on the future plans, but without a good lawyer the transaction couldn't proceed. She remembers Seth mentioning about wanting to bring down Sharon Stone for the disgrace they had made him go through. She was planning on informing Sesshomaru about this new knowledge. She hoped this little detail would help.

Kagome opened the door and greeted Rin with a hug and smile. "Rin, I'm glad you could make it." Kagome said as she let Rin enter the room. Rin walked into the room and took a seat on the red couch in her living room.

"Gosh, it's so hot, outside today. I think it's still incredible that Ayame and Koga decided to have a pool party, tonight." Kagome commented to her best friend as she picked up her black bag. Rin stared at her jean short that reached just above her knees. She really didn't want to go visit the doctor today.

"Okay, Rin. It's an hour before your appointment in the Women's Hospital. We should get going before the traffic gets heavier." Kagome said as she finished tying her red tennis shoes. Rin stood up from the couch and helped Kagome with her second backpack that she was taking to the pool party.

Kagome took note of Rin's dejection expression and placed a comforting hand on the girl's shoulder. "Don't worry Rin. I'm sure you'll come out okay. These results aren't so bad. Remember that we, women, have to take care of our body and health. So it's better if we do a full diagnosed checkup than regret putting it off for another day."

Rin nodded," I know Kagome, but I'm just scared." I'm scared the doctor will find out that I've been physically abused.

"Don't worry, Rin. I'm here for you." Kagome said as she ushered Rin out of her house before locking the front door. Rin waited patiently for her friend near the car. I guess Kagome's right. Everything will be okay.

The apartment air conditioner hummed in the background as a young woman walked inside to a room that held a large rectangular mirror.

Kagura stood in front of her mirror as she inspected her slim stomach. If I'm correct, I should be one month pregnant by today's account.

Her manicured hands smothered down her skin as she inspected her body shape. Kagura had long time ago given up in trying to make Sesshomaru fall in love with her. All her plans had failed thus far, but this one would not fail. She had to be thankful that she was able to catch Sesshomaru off guard that night. If not her plan to tie Sesshomaru down to her would not have worked.

Her ruby pink eyes stared at the reflection in the mirror. I'm going to miss my beautiful slender shape, but if I have to sacrifice my body for this pregnancy to work then I will.

I wonder when I should tell Sesshomaru that he's going to be a father.

That evening, Rin was glad to be surrounded by friends and loud blasting music to relieve her of today's stress. The exams she had taken were very intense with a lot of questions she had to answer. The results would be ready by tomorrow and she was thankful that Kagome had volunteered to accompany her again. She was somewhat worried that maybe she could attain a disease, because Seth had slept with countless other woman and might have transmitted a disease or some sort of infection to her.

The mammography exam she had taken was also a painful experience to her poor breasts. She hoped she didn't have to go through that experience again for a long time.

Rin was currently sitting on a brown bench near the refreshment table. She was wearing a large Tee-shirt on top of her bathing suit. Her long raven hair was pulled up into a ponytail to help refresh her body temperature from the heat of the warm thick air.

"Hey, I'm glad you could make it." Ayame greeted her new guest as she led him to the backyard of Kouga's house. A small crowd of familiar people was gathered near the pool where they were having a good time. The luscious environment that made the party more accommodating was the plants and flowers that flourished around the backyard.

"Refreshments are over at that table, Sesshomaru." Ayame said as she pointed to the round glass table that was brought outside to place the drinks and some snacks on top of it. Sesshomaru glanced at the table before spotting Rin sitting near that area, alone.

Ayame smiled before excusing herself to go inside to prepare the dinner meal for her companions that were outside having a blast. She knew that Kouga was busy setting up the equipment for the karaoke machine that she had brought over to his house. Mh, hamburgers with French fries, yum.

The outside lights turned on as the sun was settling down for the night. The florescent light blinded Rin momentarily before her vision returned back to normal. She noticed Sesshomaru grabbing a sprite can from the refreshment table. She smiled and waved in his direction hoping he would spot her.

Sesshomaru was not surprised to find Rin waving over to him in attempt to catch his attention. He had to admit she had managed to make a soft spot inside of him. His lips lifted to a small smirk before he proceeded to the bench where Rin waited.

"Hey, what's up?" Sesshomaru greeted causally as if talking to an old friend. Rin smiled, "Nothing much. What about you?" she asked taking notice that he was already wearing swimming trunks and a white muscle shirt. "The same goes for me. Although, I will admit that my work has kept me busy."

"Mh, I see." Rin replied as she tried to think up of a conversation they could communicate with. "Your husband is out of town, I see." Sesshomaru said after a moment of silence. Rin nodded," Yeah, he had business to attend to. Right now, I'm staying alone in our apartment so I like hanging out with my friends to not get bored." Rin said glad to have a topic at hand.

"That's good to know. Are you planning to perform again on November Suite?" He asked, rather curious about the girl's singing hobby. Rin tapped her chin in thought before responding. "I guess I might. It wouldn't hurt." Sesshomaru took that into acknowledge.

"Do you want to go swimming?" he asked as an afterthought. Rin blushed in embarrassment "Umm, well actually I'm not a very good swimmer." Rin admitted as she played with her ponytail. Sesshomaru laughed lightly, "Then I'll teach you. You can't be that bad at swimming."

Rin glanced warily at the grass, "No, I'm really horrible with this activity."

Kagome approach her best friend talking with Sesshomaru. She was a bit shock to hear Sesshomaru laugh in amusement. Wow, Rin really does bring something out of him. In all my years that I've known him I have never heard him laugh.

"Hey, guys. I'm sorry to interrupt, but do you guys think you can do Koga a big favor?" Kagome asked with bright brown eyes. Sesshomaru stared at Kagome indifferently as he ceased his amusement. Rin stretched her legs out before standing up with a smiling.

"Sure, what do you want us do?" Rin asked answering for both of them just as Kagome had predicted. Kagome giggled," We want to try an experiment on the karaoke machine so I want the both of you to sing a duet together."

Sesshomaru glared at his future sister in law. Meanwhile Rin stared at Kagome in disbelief. Me, sing a duet with Sesshomaru?