Sorry for the long wait. If you guys remembered, last time I assured you that I'll be able to upload Chapter 7 just a few days after i uploaded the 6th chapter...
But then, something unexpected happened. I'm not sure if it's okay for me to write about this but my grandfather had passed away last week. So I hadn't had the chance and the mood to finish up this chapter earlier. I'm still grieving but I wanted to have something that could let me escape from the pain and hurt I'm feeling, that's why I decided to finish this chapter and upload it as soon as I've finished it.
So, if you guys think that this chapter lacks something or you have opinions and suggestions for it, please do leave a review or send me a private message. I'm really looking forward to your insights about this story so far.
Thank you for sticking with me until the 7th chapter and I hope you'll be eager to read my story 'til the end.
*HUGS*
After Sesshoumaru left, Kagome immediately threw herself on the couch and sighed. She felt her eyes getting heavier as she stared at the unfamiliar ceiling and in a few minutes, she was sleeping soundly in the living room.
Her nap lasted for about half an hour or so, making herself a little bit more relaxed compared to her mood when she saw Sesshoumaru that morning. As soon as she opened her eyes, she met Kikyo's gaze not far from her. Kagome furrowed her eyebrows and sat up, giving Kikyo a confused look on her face. Kikyo was still staring at her while she was on the phone, and after hanging up, she walked towards Kagome and sat beside her.
"Could you do me a favor?" she asked.
"Ah, sure? Just make sure I can handle whatever that is."
"Err… Well, the call earlier was from the office, they're asking me if I know where Sesshoumaru is." She glanced at the staircase before continuing. "Could you check if he's in your room?"
"Sure, if that's just it." She ran her fingers through her hair and went upstairs.
"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome spoke as she went to look inside his room. She walked towards the veranda and saw no one there.
"Hey, Sesshoumaru. You in here?" She knocked at the bathroom door and was answered by no one. After checking the bathroom, she went out to the hallway where Kikyo was waiting.
"He's not in his room. Are you sure he's still here?"
"Yeah, his driver is still waiting outside. So he's just somewhere inside the house..." she paused and bit her lower lip. "Could you check the conference room? He's probably there."
"It's not that I don't want to do this or whatsoever, I'm just curious, okay? Why can't you look for him instead of me?"
"Well, I could. But his room and the conference room are both restricted area..."
"Oh, how 'bout me?"
"You're his girlfriend, silly. Of course you're an exception."
"Ah. Ha-ha. Silly me." She forced a smile before leaving her. "Okay, I'll go look for him." She said before heading downstairs.
Knock. Knock.
"If you're in there, it's me." She said and opened the door. She searched the room and saw him busy onhis laptop. "They told me you're needed in the office..."
"Didn't Kikyo tell you that nobody can come here unless I say so?" he asked without looking up.
"She told me I'm your girlfriend, so I'm an exception." She smirked and examined the room.
"Tell them that I'll go back after finishing these." He glanced at her and tapped his laptop.
"So I'll go call Ayame and–"
"No!" Kagome was stunned when he suddenly raised his voice. He cleared his throat and continued. "She's... she's in an important meeting. Do not disturb her."
"Oh," Kagome didn't know how to react with his sudden loss of composure. "So..."
He sighed before speaking, "Just tell Kikyo, she'll be the one to inform the office about it."
"Okay, got it. I'll leave you then." She turned her back and reached for the door knob.
"Hey, don't you have work today?"
"Ah, I have. I'll be going to the office around eleven."
"Hmm. Okay, see me before you leave."
"Ah, 'kay."
"And tell the driver to go to the Nippon Company and wait for me there."
"How will you go to work, then?"
"Just tell him what I said." he shrugged and went back to the piles of documents on his table.
She closed the door behind her as soon as he was finished with his sentence and immediately saw Kikyo leaning against the wall.
"He's there, right? What did he say?"
"Ah, he'll be checking some files before he leaves. He told me that you'll be the one to inform the office."
"Okay, anything else?"
"And, tell the driver to wait for him at the Nippon Company. That's it."
"Okay then." After Kikyo left, Kagome walked upstairs and headed to her room. She took a shower and change to her office attire. When she was done, she headed back to the conference room and found Sesshoumaru still working on his desk.
"Hey, I'm leaving. Do you need anything from me?"
"Hn,"
"Huh?"
"Just wait there." Kagome sat at the couch and waited for him while he gathered the files and placed them in his briefcase. Sesshoumaru again instructed her to wait at the porch and after a few minutes, he went out of the house with a familiar car key on his right hand.
"By the way, your car's at the garage."
She beamed a wide grin at him and squealed. "Really? Yey!"
Sesshoumaru gave her a confused look and sighed.
"What?"
"Nothing. I'll drive, wait for me here." With that, he left her at the porch and picked her up after a minute.
"Get in, you'll be late for work."
"Oh, yeah." She awkwardly got in her car and in about half an hour, they arrived at the Nippon Company. He gave the car key to the valet and they both walked into the lobby and got in the elevator.
"Do you have some business with the president?" Kagome asked.
"Yes."
"Okay, I'll accompany you, then."
When they arrived at the office of the president, they were greeted by his secretary.
"Good morning Mr. Sesshoumaru Taisho and Ms. Higurashi. Please have a seat." She turned to her desk and checked the computer.
"I'm sorry, sir. The president is in an urgent meeting. It would probably end in about half an hour."
Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru and spoke, "If you don't mind, you could wait in my office." then she turned to the secretary and said, "Just call me if everything's settled."
"Yes, ma'am." They left the CEO's office and headed to Kagome's office.
They unintentionally caught too much attention on their way to her office that most of the employees paused from their work and stared at them, some even managed to gather their courage to greet the both of them.
As soon as they got in Kagome's office, she closed the door behind her and walked towards her table.
"Make yourself comfortable" She pointed at the couch before placing her bag on her desk.
"I didn't know you're popular here." Sesshoumaru said before sitting on the settee.
"Huh?"
"They were staring at you."
"I don't think so."
"Hmm?"
"They were staring at you, not me." Sesshoumaru only raised an eyebrow in return. They where then interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Good morning Ms. Kagome. Here's your coffee and doughnut, frap and chocolate dipped as usual." She said as she served them on the table. She paused when she heard the flipping sound of magazine sheets from the other side of the room and turned to that direction.
"Oh," she gasped. "Mr. Sesshoumaru Taisho, I didn't know you're here. I'm sorry to bother you."
"Hn,"
"Do you want anything to eat or drink?" Kagome casually asked him.
"No."
"Okay then," she said and turned to Ayako. "You can go now, thanks."
"Yes ma'am. Sorry for disturbing you." she said and walked out of the room.
"What are you?" Kagome eyed him and took a sip of coffee.
"Huh?"
"You didn't even say anything, yet you scared her." she giggled.
"Hmm..."
Kagome went back to the files on her desk while Sesshoumaru tried to make himself busy by skimming through some documents from his briefcase. After a few minutes, Kagome received a call from the president's secretary, informing her that Bankotsu had arrived from the meeting and is waiting for Sesshoumaru in his office.
"It's the CEO's secretary. Do you want me to accompany you back there?" she asked after hanging up.
"No need. I can go there by myself." he answered and rose from the sofa.
"But I feel like it's somewhat my responsibility so just let me to go with you. Plus, I have some files to submit."
They left her office and met Renkotsu on their way to the elevator.
"Mr. Sesshoumaru, it's good to see you here. I believe you have some business with the president."
"Hn,"
"Ms. Higurashi?"
"I'm accompanying him to Mr. Bankotsu's office." she immediately answered.
"Yes, we'll be going then." Sesshoumaru interrupted.
"Yes please." Renkotsu stepped back and made a gesture for them to move ahead.
After handling some documents to the secretary, she left Sesshoumaru and went back to her office.
As soon as she got inside her office, she received a phone call from the vice president. He asked her to make a statistical analysis regarding the finance and marketing reports from the said departments which was to be presented by her in a private meeting this coming week.
He emphasized on how it would greatly affect both Kagome's reputation and the company's. Thinking how interesting it is, she immediately accepted his offer and gathered the files needed for her presentation as soon as they were finished discussing the matter.
