Chapter seven A trip, some plans and heart ach
Sesshomaru was sitting in his office having a small meeting with one of his clients sitting opposite him. His father had been pleased with the work that Sesshomaru had given him. He only needed now to have a few meetings in his father's steed and he would be free for the rest of the day. He thought that it would be a good idea if he went home and spent some time with his girls. The plan was to have his girls go to his parents after school Friday afternoon.
He could then have Friday off and catch up with his friend Naraku Hirashi. Thinking of the dark haired male made him think of his sister. Kagome Hirashi. He had suggested that Kaede ask her granddaughter if she would be interested in a part time position as a baby sitter for his girls.
He wondered now if the young female would take up his offer, he still didn't know how old she was. She couldn't be any younger than seventeen and couldn't be any older than eighteen which left the options of…seventeen or eighteen. Sesshomaru sighed he found himself thinking a bit too much on this female. And there was the fact she was Naraku's kid sister.
Rubbing his temple the young male gave a small apologetic smile to his client.
"Late night Mr. Taisho"
"Quite, it has come to the place where I am doing accounts in my sleep"
"Not enough sleep, a young man like you should be having fun still coming home at three am and still able to work in the day"
"Yes well my ways of fun are now considered to be amusing that little girl over there"
"Yes I noticed her is she your sister?"
"Eh? No she's my daughter my second actually"
"Really" Mr. Taisho you're so young, you're not even Twenty four yet, ive known your father for a few years. He isn't giving you any special treatment. In fact if I know him he is tripling his expectations of you"
"Hai, but it cannot be helped"
"Oji, Oji, Oji"
"It seems the little one misses her grandfather"
"Nope that's a warning for me to get back to business" Sesshomaru and his client found them self laughing before returning to the discussion at hand.
Sesshomaru's day went as it did with his thoughts often turning to the small Hirashi woman. Setska seemed to notice where her father's thoughts were and so gave him the distraction that he needed. However his distraction came to him.
He looked at his schedule for that day and tried to get through the work load so that he would have nothing to do come Friday night. The thought of going out with his friends crossed his mind. It had been a while since they had all got together. Okay so he admitted that was his fault. They probably thought he was dead or something because of the lack of communication.
Picking up his phone he dialed
"Hello, Hiten Thunder"
"Sesshomaru Taisho"
"Whoa! Dude your alive?"
"Eccentric much. Yes despite my father's greatest efforts I am still as you say alive"
"How are you mate? It's been a while since I've herd from you"
"I know. I wanted to ask if you would be interested in club hopping tomorrow night."
"Defiantly bro! it's been ages; we need to get Naraku and Haku in on this"
"I can get hold of Naraku; I don't have any details for Haku though"
"It's alright I got him. See you round yours then tomorrow round eight?"
"Sure you know the deal"
"Yeah yeah, we bring food you allow us to stay inside. Same old Sesshomaru"
"Ill ignore that, alright man see you Friday don't let me down I need this"
"No kidding I got your back and you know Naraku aint gunna let you go till you have six or seven drinks in you"
"If he values his hands he better not, see you"
"Later dude!"
Plans made Sesshomaru felt a little bit of the stress leave his body. He could hardly wait till tomorrow evening. He would catch up on some much needed sleep in the day before eight and have something decent to eat before he got ready and hit the town with his friends. Setting up his desk for any more meetings that he might have Sesshomaru sat back giving his daughter a small snack of creamy raspberry yoghurt. His door suddenly opened to reveal his father's form.
"Sesshomaru meet me downstairs I need you to come do a tour with Hishiroma High school"
He sighed just what he needed. Giving a tour to student who didn't know how to keep their hands to themselves. He picked up Setska intent on giving her to his father when they crossed paths. Locking his office doors, Sesshomaru made his way in to the greeting area where the school was all awaiting instruction.
A short man middle aged by the looks of it with short black hair stepped forth. He wore thick black framed glasses with a white shirt and black tie his trousers were a bit on the navy colour and his black Italian shoes gleamed.
"Hello my name is Macto Isukari, I am head of the human resources"
A beautiful woman stepped up to address the crowd; she was the looks of the teen age males and smirked. She wore a suit of blood red a black dress shirt with small red tie and black heels. Her eyes were a soft brown and her hair was down to her shoulder which was swept up in an elegant French twist.
"Hello my name is Mariah Mishawaka. I am head of the sales department"
"Hi mom!"
The crowd turned to see Kogra smiling and waving a little
"That's your mom!" the boys asked
"Yes and she's married so back off and look at her face!"
The small; crowed erupted in laughter.
"Yes I am happily married and Kogra is my youngest daughter her older brother Kageromaru works here as well"
Another woman who looked more on the shy side came up and introduced herself. She had soft blond hair with turquoise eyes that looked soft and delicate. She was wearing a white shirt with a peach pink tie and a matching skirt. Her low white heels finished off the outfit.
"Ah, hello m-my n-name is Sarah Sakishima, I am assistant manager of the administration department"
The next to be introduced was a tall male. His silverish hair was kept in a low louse braid down his back. His grey suit clung to his body. The white shirt buttoned all the way to the top with a light pale pink tie about his neck.
"Good afternoon, my name is Sesshomaru Taisho. I am head of the financial and marketing departments."
He noticed some of the lustful glances that he was getting from the female students as well as the two female teachers who were chaperoning the trip. All eyes were on him until;
"Daddy, Daddy"
"Awwwww, she's so Kiwaii"
"This is my daughter, Miss Taisho"
The coos went louder when she curled up into the crook of her father's neck. The groups split up into groups of four the students following the head of the departments that they wanted to seek a profession in. then the little girl spoke up again;
"Gome! Gome" Sesshomaru put down his daughter; she fled from his arms and into the woman who she considered friend. She found the woman and Sesshomaru's eyes widened as his eyes took in the site of Kagome. She was wearing a school uniform. Sesshomaru noticed a strange feeling within his chest but dismissed it. Kagome picked up the girl and gave her a kiss and hug.
"Konichiwa Setska"
"Onichiwa Ome"
"Konichiwa Sesshomaru-Sama"
"Konichiwa Miss Hirashi"
"You know him?"
"Hai"
"Well it looks like Setska has decided to stay with you, come how many do I have in my group"
"You have a small group of six Taisho Sama" said a teacher
"Alright I who do I have here?"
"We have Uzamaki Hiroku, Harano Kanna, Kikta Kimmiko, Tetsuka Raizo, kakashi Omi and Hirashi Kagome"
"Can I come along as well sensei?"
"Yazoon? I thought you were in the human resources team?"
"I changed my mind"
She said while eyeing up Sesshomaru. Kagome noticed the looks that Yazoon was giving Sesshomaru and felt ill with light jealousy. Sesshomaru found her reaction quiet amusing but paid the addition to his group no mind. Kagome paid no mind after Setska gave her another hug pulling her out of her musings. The day at the company was something that Kagome had been looking forward to for a long while. It was here that she was hoping to get an internship or even a permanent job. She listened intently to Sesshomaru and whatever words he spoke. She got to see the various offices that were a part of the large account division.
When the trip was coming to an end she handed the little girl back to her father and gave him a smile and pulled her bag closer.
"Miss Hirashi"
"Yes Taisho sama?"
"Has your grandmother spoken to you about her position?"
"Yes she has Sesshomaru sama"
"Alright I will talk to her later on this evening" nodding Kagome turned her back and went on her way.
On the bus Yazoon and her friends came up to Kagome and her small group.
"So, how do you know Mr. Taisho"
"Get away from me Yazoon and don't ask me anything again" was Kagome's cold reply
Yazoon faltered before she puffed out herself;
"Told you she was sleeping with him"
Anger coursed through her but she stuffed it down and ignored the girl. They had gotten back to school and the four girls stayed back to do some extra work.
The four girls walked arm in arm towards school after they had gotten off the bus. The school day was over with but they stayed behind for two hours, and all handed in their work for history. The four girls decided it was time for lunch so went to the nearest McDonald's and got something to eat. While they were walking up the main street to leave for home they all saw Yazoon and Sasuke walking their way.
"Well now, look at this. Hello Kagome how are you?" asked Yazoon sweetly
Kagome bit her lip to stop the tears. "As best as one can be" she replied. Yazoon looked at Sasuke who wore a bored lazy look at Kagome. "So Kagome, how does it feel knowing Sasuke left you for me?"
Kagome struggled to keep the tears from her falling; she let out a small whimper turning her head away from them. "How pathetic, well Sasuke you see now don't you, Kagome really wasn't woman enough for you. How she kept you so long is a mystery" Kagome shrunk a little, "I did what any other girlfriend would do, cared for him and remained faithful. Now though it seems that, that wasn't enough for you. Was it Sasuke? You'd rather go out with girls who plan rape attacks on her so called friends"
Sasuke turned his face from Kagome. "Why lie Kagome, Yazoon said she saw you go back home with some guy after her party, after all that crap you gave me about waiting for marriage you were screwing guys behind my back. You're nothing but a whore who got caught with her legs open" Kagome couldn't hold it in any longer the dam broke loose and the tears fell from her eyes. The words cut deep into her making her feel sick. "Well there you have it Kagome; he doesn't want you anymore" Kagome held her bag strap tighter and bravely walked passed them like they were strangers in the street. Her friends following behind her. They all walked in silence until it was Kogra's stop she said her good byes and gave Kagome a hug before heading for the train station. Next was Ayume, soon it was just Kagome and Sango who were walking in silence back home. "Are you ok Kagome?" Kagome simply nodded no and said nothing more. Kagome said a quite good bye as she turned to her home.
Walking up the shrine steps slowly Kagome felt her body throb, brushing it off as her pain from being ill so often, Kagome slumped into the house into the kitchen where her mother was making dinner. "Oh, it's you" she said tonelessly. Kagome looked at her mother and felt the prick of tears in her eyes once again. She stood in the door way of the kitchen for a few more moments noticing that her mother didn't seem to care whether she was there or not.
Kagome looked around noticing that the house was completely quite, she strode lightly upstairs to her room where she put her things away. She went and had a long soak in the bath and then changed into fluffy pyjamas. Kagome felt warm and a little better after the day's events, however it was wrenched from her as once again she was sick, this time it wasn't as bad as it was in the morning, it didn't burn as much. Washing out her moth and brushing her teeth Kagome looked into the mirror and noticed how pale she looked.
Kagome slowly exited the bathroom and went down stairs to find some food. She didn't want any solid food as it seemed she was throwing up. So she looked into the kitchen to see every one sitting for the evening meal. There wasn't a place set on the table for Kagome, her Obba-Chan and Oji-Chan looked at her with sorrowful eyes. "Kagome did you eat already?" asked Kaede. Kagome looked at her mother who didn't even bat her eyelids at her. Kagome was more than upset, she sighed and shook her head no. "She's old enough she can make her own food" said Auzarain. Kaede looked disgusted with her daughter. "Kikiyo is older than Kagome, yet you make time to spoil her and cook for her" said Kaede standing from the table.
"Kikiyo was not a disappointment" her mother said without a miss of a beat. Kagome looked wide eyed at her mother. "You think I'm a disappointment?" Kagome asked softly. Auzarain said nothing. Kagome looked at Kikiyo her eyes were hateful and Kagome feared her sister for the first time. "And what have I done to deserve the hate in your eyes Kikiyo?"
Kikiyo looked away from the crying girl. "I was to be the prodigy after Naraku, instead it was you. The one no one paid any attention to, the one who everyone loved and adored. 'Perfect Kagome' could do no wrong. Your pathetic Kagome you seek attention so you feel good about yourself"
Kagome stood there like she had been kicked in her stomach. She slowly turned and backed away from the kitchen. She was hungry but the pain she was feeling was too much to stand. Slowly she walked upstairs and curled into a ball softly sobbing out her heart. She didn't hear her door open an hour later. There stood Kaguya, she was holding a tray once again. It had a steaming bowl of beef and vegetable soup. Kagome slowly sat up and switched her bed side lamp on. Kaguya's heart wrenched painfully as she saw Kagome's swollen red eyes. Setting the tray on Kagome's lap, Kagome looked down at the food and smiled up at Kaguya. "Thank you" she said softly. Kaguya smiled softly "Your grandmother called me; she didn't want Naraku to come down so she asked me. Though when I found out what happened I nearly slapped both your mother and that brat of a sister of yours" Kagome shook her head and took a spoon full of the warm soup, blowing gently to cool it down she then put it to her lips and opened her mouth for the food. Kaguya looked at Kagome and sighed, her little one was being so quiet, and it made her uneasy. "Kagome if you ever need me, all you have to do is phone alright. Naraku will be down later to keep an eye on you alright" Kagome only nodded. Kaguya sighed and left the room leaving the door slightly ajar.
Kagome felt a lot better after she had eaten the soup, it didn't feel like she was going to be sick tonight, so she placed the empty bowl on her bed side table and brought the sheets over her head and fell into a fit-full sleep.
