A/N: Takahashi Sesshoumaru: 27
Harada Rin: 21
Kaze Kagura: 24
Takahashi Inuyasha: 23
Higurashi Kagome: 22
Houshi Miroku: 23
Taijiya Sango: 22
'Italics': Thoughts
Bold: Emphasis
'Bold Italics': Flashback
Ok, I'm finally back again with a brand new chapter. Hmmm… I feel as if I've lost interest in writing this story. Most probably I might discontinue writing this story. But nothing is confirmed. I'll definitely keep you guys update regarding my decision. Sigh…
REVIEW CORNER:
spiritually-lunar: It's SessRin and SessKagu. SessKagu will be the initial part of the story. But as the story proceeds on further, it's definitely SessRin. Rest assured ne? Hehe.
Darknes lady master: I promise you that the development is indeed interesting…That is if I decide to continue writing. Sigh… But meanwhile just bear with the SessKagu parts of the story. Smiles.
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gerigirl: Lol, I can see you favour Rin over Kagura. Well most of the readers are, I supposed. But not to worry Kagura is not that bad in my story. Well I hope she's not. Heh.
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Yukina: Rest assured honey, he will fall in love with her in due time. He's just too blind to see it. :) Hees…
XxDawnxRiderxX: Hahah, I understand. Because I like stories when couple break up and stuff. Hmm… Well, I haven't really thought if Rin is gonna request for a divorce. But I might consider that. You just have to hope that I do not discontinue this story. :(
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Disclaimers: Rumiko Takahashi's
Chapter Ten: The Other Side of Kagura
"Wow it's so beautiful," Kagura murmured to herself, still mesmerised by the picturesque scenery.
We were now at my private beach which was at the back of my mansion. No one had ever entered my beach before except me and now, Kagura.
It was really surprising when she had questioned me about the beach…
FLASHBACK:
I was at my study doing some reading when Kagura entered. Usually I would have snapped at the person who enters my study without seeking permission. However, knowing Kagura, I'd rather keep my mouth shut than hearing her yakking continuously.
"Sess?" she called me by the nickname she had given. Yes, it was the same nickname Rin had wanted. I know I should have objected to Kagura for calling me in that dumb nickname, but I just couldn't bring myself to. Thus, when she asked me if I was ok with it, I had just nodded my head in agreement.
I looked up from the novel I was reading and glanced at her questioningly.
"How do I get to the beach at the back of your house?" she asked me curiously. Her eyes seemed to be containing her child-like curiosity and excitement.
"No one can enter except I. There's a fingerprint detector attached to the gate which can only read mine," I answered her watching for her reaction. The then excitement filled eyes were now filled with disappointment. However that was just for a while as she hid it after that.
"I see. Oh well I guess I have to travel all the way to the west to the beach since that's the nearest and since I can't go into the beach behind the mansion because of a very selfish man," she retorted and then swivelled to leave the room.
"However, one can enter only if I were to be with him or her," my voice rang throughout the room. Kagura's steps faltered. I caught her tilting her head towards me and then narrowed her eyes.
"Well, I don't need any access to that, so called place, beach. I will rather travel all the way to the west than having your aid to the one behind the mansion," she scoffed and then lifted her nose to the air and marched out, banging the door.
Not more than ten minutes, I heard the door of my study open and my instinct told me who it was. "What do you want from this Sesshoumaru this time Kagura?" I asked cutting through the silence. Upon hearing my voice, Kagura literally jumped in shock. Though my eyes were still on the novel I was reading, I could feel her glare on me.
"You don't have to shock me like that you know!" she yelled. I let a satisfied smirk grace upon my lips. I just loved annoying her! Seeing her explode was one of my brand new pastimes.
"Just answer to my question," I demanded.
"Humph! I don't need a reason to come here do I?!" she retorted. She crossed her arms over her chest, unconsciously lifting her breasts. Just watching this made my loins tighten.
I placed my book on the table and got up from my seat. I walked out of the study, walking past her. I caught her widened her eyes in anger and made a sharp turn around stomping behind me.
"I hate people ignoring my presence alright! I'm not invisible you know?!" she ranted. I, on the other hand, merely kept quiet which added fuel to her anger, and continued walking to my desired place.
"Takahashi Sesshoumaru!! Did you even hear what the hell I've been yelling since just now?!"
I turned to her glaring her. Instantly she shut her mouth, nervousness taking over her.
"I suggest you keep that foul mouth of yours shut woman," was all I said. I turned to face ahead and at the same time signalling her to. She turned her head slowly when I heard a hitch in her breath. I turned to her again, watching the emotions coursing through her. In a way I was proud of myself for making her feel such emotions.
While she did her rants, I had led her and myself to the entrance of the beach which was secured with a big heavy iron gate. I know my beach was the envy of everyone and I know that I would definitely evoke some emotions within Kagura. And oh was I right. Her eyes was filled with amazement and serenity caused by the beauty of the beach.
Detecting my fingerprint, the iron gate opened itself welcoming me to the 'heaven on earth'. Kagura unconsciously followed me as her eyes scanned through the beauty of the beach…
END OF FLASHBACK:
That was how the both of us ended up at my private beach. Kagura stood beside me as she continued her quiet amusement of the beach. I saw a serene smile plastered on her face as she sealed her eyes, inhaling the fresh air.
I watched the beauty beside me as the breeze caressed us. Kagura tilted her head backwards embracing the breeze. Her hair was swaying in a beautiful dance as was her sundress. Her smile widened and then she opened her eyes, revealing a pair of tranquil crimson orbs. She stared straight at me causing me to stop breathing.
"Thanks for bringing me here. It's beautiful," she thanked me in an angelic voice. I was so shocked when I heard her speak in such a voice. Just try picturing this: You know a girl who puts up a very tough front before you and she never shows any emotion except disdain and defiance. And then suddenly you heard her speak in a very sweet voice. Wouldn't you be stunned?
I averted my gaze and grunted in response. We were quiet for a moment or two when I felt someone tugging me downward. I tilted my head downward, only to see her settled down.
"Sit with me, Sess," she replied to my silent question. I took a seat beside her, obeying to her. There was another comfortable silence between the both of us as we watched the waves crashing to the shore and felt the breeze against us.
Kagura was the first one to break the silence, "You know why I like the beach Sess?"
I turned to her and waited for her to continue. And gladly she did, "Because I like the feel of the sea breeze." She turned to me and smiled again and continued again, "I simply love the wind. They are free to move about and do anything. They have nothing to worry about. All they do is move around freely with no restrictions. Don't you agree Sess?"
I turned my attention to ahead of me again and spoke, "Indeed it is true."
"That's why I want to be like the wind. Nobody stops this Kagura. She does what she wants and what pleases her! Because she's Kaze Kagura!" she said with a new spirit. She sprang up to her feet and danced freely along with the breeze.
"I am Kaze Kagura, the wind mistress!!" she yelled at the top of her lungs. I watched her as she continued her silly behaviour. Gods, she's so beautiful. She seemed like a free soul like that while she danced.
I slowly got onto my feet and walked towards Kagura, who was still unaware of my presence. She continued wheeling around with a smile on her face. I caught her gently by her arms, causing her to stop her ministrations and fall against me. She gazed at me as her smile fading off slowly.
The moment her eyes laid on mine, I felt all of my sanity driving out of my head. We continued staring at each other for what seemed like forever. I wanted to break our intense gazing but couldn't. Well, it wasn't really, 'couldn't' but it was more of, 'wouldn't'.
Kagura averted her eyes first. She pulled herself away from me while I watched blood flooding her cheeks, this time, not because of anger, but because of embarrassment.
"I guess it's time to get in. It's getting dark," she said and with that said she left the beach.
It was nearly a week since the time with Kagura at my private beach. We didn't have any form of conversation in the first day. However as time went by, we started talking to each other. Actually I would like to make an amendment there. We didn't really start talking but we started quarrelling. Of course there were some sweet times between the both of us.
I have to say, Rin's absence was a blessing to me. Within the period of Rin's absence, I have learnt a lot about Kagura. I had learnt the reason for her arrival to Japan. It seemed that she had a boyfriend of at the States; Naraku was his name if I'm not wrong. However they had a big quarrel and so she decided to return to her homeland for sometime or probably forever, to get her mind off him.
I also learnt that behind the tough woman, there was a vulnerable side of her. I understand she was from a broken family. All her life, she was brought up by her mother. She had never known who her father was, neither did she bring this matter up to her mother. It was kind of surprising that she decided to confide in me instead of someone else.
I snapped out of my reverie when I heard the intercom buzz. Pressing the answer button, I heard Sango's voice, "Sir, your father wants to see you in his office now. It seems that he has something important to discuss with you."
"Tell him I'll be there in five minutes time," I answered her as I crushed my cigarette butt onto the ashtray. Getting up from my seat I made my way to the lift lobby and to Father's office.
I knocked on the door and heard my father invite me in. Slowly opening the door I stepped in and closed the door behind me.
"What is it regarding about Father that you want to see me urgently?" I asked him in my monotone voice.
"Sesshoumaru, who is that woman that I heard of, staying with you? The one who came to our office three weeks ago?" he questioned me.
I kept up my mask and stared straight at my father. He gave me a gaze and quirked his eyebrow questioningly, "Well?"
"She's Rin's friend…Kagura."
Father widened his eyes when the name, 'Kagura' sank into his senses. "What?! Kagura?! The one you were head over heels with?!"
"The very one I amhead over heels with, Father."
My father banged his table and immediately shot up from his seat. "You're married Sesshoumaru! Going out with another woman besides your wife is forbidden, you know that don't you?!"
"Yes I do."
"Then why are you doing this?! What happens if Rin finds out?!"
"She was the one who gave me an opportunity to get close to Kagura," I explained calmly.
Father merely eyed me with disbelief and stuttered, "W-what?"
"Rin was the one who gave accommodation to Kagura in our house. In fact she had made herself clear that whatever happens between Kagura and me isn't her concern."
Hearing this, Father dropped to his seat and muttered, "Kami, how can this happen? Where did I go wrong?"
"Forcing the both of us in a marriage that we didn't want, to start of with, was where you've gone wrong," I pointed out making him realise his mistake.
"I thought the both of you would have tried getting to know each other, but never did I expect to be wrong."
"If there's nothing else, I would take my leave Father," I announced after a couple minutes of silence. Father did not stop me when I got up from my seat and left his office. I believe he was mourning over his regrets. In a way I was glad that he had made a mistake in my marriage life.
I got out of the lift and walked back to my office. Just as I was to enter my office, Sango stopped me.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, there's someone who wants to see you."
"And who might that be?"
She moved away to reveal my guest.
Seriously I'm losing interest in writing this story. I don't know if I've lost my touch for writing stories or whatsoever. But I hope that is not the case. I'm still figuring out the reason for my disinterest. I will, with all my best, try to proceed with the story. I hope I get your supports people. I might stick to continuing knowing that people are expecting to know the ending of the story. Sigh…
That means you readers out there have to review this chapter ok? REVIEW alright? See you people.