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"Speaking"
(Thinking)
"Person on the other line and pilot speaking"
*Sound effects*
What happened in Chapter 10:
"Aww fine…"
"Honestly Byakuya, you can't do that to him –"
Sesshomaru suddenly grabbed her and kissed her lips. "Merry Christmas" He smiled.
Kagura looked up and noticed that she held the mistletoe above her head. "Now, you know what this is for huh?" She smirked.
"Quit getting cozy the two of you, we have to get a shot of the yearly Christmas family photo" Suikotsu reminded.
"Yeah, since Kagura is here it's now going to be complete" Moryomaru mentioned.
"Come on guys, go huddle up somewhere, I'll take your picture" Sesshomaru voluntarily said.
"No, no, no, you're in the photo as well. We'll just set the camera in timer and place it on top of the fire place"
Suikotsu grabbed his camera, sets it in timer mode, and placed it on the fireplace.
"Okay everybody, one two three…"
"CHEESE!"
*Flash* And the yearly family photo was taken, but. This photo was like no other, they had a new addition to their family. It was someone whom Suikotsu can call his son – in - law.
Chapter 11: Dancing With My Muse
Spring has now entered the world, warming up not only the thawing streams, but, also the hearts of our couple. Everything felt nice and warm. Yet even in spring, there is still a cold hardened heart.
"Good morning Ms. Lewis" The receptionist in Sara's office greeted her with a smile. "How was your holiday?"
Sara stopped in font of the receptionist's table and glared at her. "What's it to you?" She barked. "Now stop dilly dallying and get back to work! I don't pay you to ask me these stupid questions"
"S-sorry Ms. Lewis, I'll get back right away" The receptionist swiveled back to her work.
(Tch, it's so hard to get good help these days) Sara thought. She left her receptionist in embarrassment and shuffled back to her office.
It seems like Ms. Sara Lewis had a bad holiday…I wonder what happened this time?
*Ding* The elevator stopped on the top floor. Sara ignored all of her employees' greetings and marched to her office. She dropped her bags on the floor and forcefully sat on her swivel chair.
(…What am I going to do now?)
"Hmm…It looks like someone had another fight with her father?" Naraku hummed in her ear. He hugged her from behind and started biting her ear lobe.
"Naraku…" She moaned. "…It's still too early"
Naraku listened to his boss and stopped.
"*Sighs* I'm sorry, it's just that…"
"Same old fight?" Naraku asked.
"Tch, that old man doesn't know what he's doing. I mean he's about to retire now, and he still won't give me his record company. I told him that he can't give it to Sesshomaru because, first off I'm his daughter, and second his mind is occupied with that
new bimbo if his" She grunted.
"So how can we convince him?" Naraku asked
"…Oh don't worry baby, I've got that covered" Sara assured. She picked up the phone and started calling.
"Who are you calling?" Naraku asked.
"Shh, be quiet. I'm making an international call"
*Riing* *Riing*
"Hello, and welcome to Empire Corporations, my name is Morrigan, how may I help you?"
"Yeah, hi Morrigan, it's me Sara"
"Oh Ms. Lewis, it's been a while since you've called"
"Yeah, I know. But I can't talk right now I really have to talk to your boss"
"Don't worry Ms. Lewis. I'll patch you up to Mr. King's office right away"
*Empire Corporations' advertisement is being heard from the line*
"Hello, this is Inutaisho"
"Oh Mr. King it's a pleasure to be speaking with you"
"Hello Sara. It's been a long time since I've seen you. So tell me…How is that son of mine doing?" He asked.
"That's the reason why I called. Something's up with him"
"*Sighs* What is it now? Why can't you fix this problem, aren't you two engaged?"
"…No, he called it off…"
"What?"
"It seems like he found someone new"
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because I'm warning you"
"Warning me?"
"That girl, she might not be fit for your liking"
"Oh really…? Tell me Sara, tell me everything you know about this new girl" Inutasiho requested.
When she heard his request, Sara gave out an evil grin. "As you wish Mr. King"
*Riiiing* *Riiing* *Riin –*
Sesshomaru taps his clock to stop the alarm. He turned to the other side and stared at Kagura's vulnerable face.
(She looks so beautiful when she's sleeping…Maybe I shouldn't wake her up) He happily thought. He placed his warm palm on her supple cheek and caressed it slightly. He drove his thumb on her red cherry lips and kissed them softly.
Kagura felt his warm breath touch her lips and slowly woke up. "….Mnnhh, good morning dear…"
Sesshomaru grinned and quickly grabbed her waist. He threw her to the other side of the bed and balanced himself on top of her.
"Isn't it a bit too early for that?" Kagura jokingly asked.
Sesshomaru growled at Kagura and continually kissed her chest. "Well, this Sesshomaru doesn't care"
Kagura giggled and wrapped her arms around his head. "Hmmm, so this is how a rebel acts"
"How can you say that?"
"You broke the first rule my father told you to follow"
"You don't seem to mind" He pointed out.
"…This'll be our little secret" She smirked.
Sesshomaru agreed to that statement and kissed her. They were about to release ecstasy until Sesshomaru heard the phone.
*Riing* *Riing*
"Tch, not again" He scoffed. "I'm sorry Kagura, I have to get that"
"I know, I know" (Why is it that whenever we're in the mood, something will always interrupt us) She thought.
Sesshomaru jumped out of bed, and wore his silk robe. He went out to the living room and answered the phone.
"*Yawns* Yes, this is Sesshomaru" he groggily greeted.
"Sesshomaru! How's my big boy?" Saori happily asked.
W-who's this?"
"Ehhh? You forgot your mother's voice? How cruel of you" Saori cried.
"Hmph, don't play dumb with me! My mother would never call me…" (After what happened)
"Aww, you're making you're mother cry" She sobbed. "Inutasiho, tell this son of yours to listen to me, he doesn't believe that I'm his mother" She pleaded.
"Hand me the phone" Inutaisho ordered. "Sesshomaru"
"F-father?" (Why are they calling me? It's not like them to call me)
"Sesshomaru, why did you make your mother cry?" He growled.
"I –I'm sorry, it's just that. It's not like you to call"
"Don't say sorry to me, say sorry to your mother"
"Fine, give her the phone"
"But before that I want to ask you something…Who's this girl named Kagura?"
(K-Kagura?) "How do you know her?"
"Well, Sara told me that you called of your engagement for this girl. She didn't know her name so I asked someone to find out"
"When did you receive that information?"
"Earlier this morning"
(This morning? That was fast, tch. Knowing father he paid a huge amount of money to someone just to find out)
"Sesshomaru, are you still there?"
"Yes"
"Well, since you made your mother cry, and you never told us about this new girl you have. I want you to come to our annual spring ball here in the mansion"
"But, I have no free time to visit you sorry" He lied.
"Sesshomaru, I'm not asking you…I'm forcing you" He bluntly answered. "I want to examine this girl. She might soil the great King name"
"….Fine" He answered.
"That's better, see you in a week"
*Click* Sesshomaru slammed the phone back to its place and sat on his couch. He laid his back on the chair and covered his eyes with his arm.
(Damn it, what do my parents want from Kagura? And why would Sara tell my father about this? She should also know that I despise them)
"Sesshomaru?" Kagura whispered.
Sesshomaru looked up and saw his beautiful lady wearing his clothes and walking up to him. Kagura sat next to Sesshomaru and laid her head on his shoulder. She looked at his face and wondered.
"Hey are you alright?"
"No"
"What's wrong?"
Sesshomaru didn't answer and fell silent.
"…Come on, you can tell me. Maybe I could help"
Sesshomaru looked at her for a few seconds and back to staring into space.
"Hey" Kagura nudged his sides with her shoulder. "I hate seeing you this way. What's wrong? Was it that stupid phone call?"
"...Yeah…They were…My parents"
"Your parents! I thought you weren't close with your parents?"
"We're not, but it seems like they have knowledge about us"
"H-how? You never told them about me, unless…"
"Sara…" He grunted.
"S-Sara? But she doesn't even know my name?"
"Just like me, do not underestimate my father. He has the power of money. So I'm not entirely surprised that he easily got his way"
"So…What did your parents say?"
"They asked me – No, they forced me to do something"
"What did they tell you to do?"
"They want us to be in the annual spring ball my father hosts for charity"
"That doesn't sound bad"
"You want to go!"
"Well, you met my family, and I am curious about your parents. Besides, you don't have a choice either"
"You've got a point" He sighed.
"I mean, come on. How hard can it be?"
"My, you're filled with confidence. Do you know how to do the waltz?" He asked.
"No"
"Have you been invited to big events such as this?"
"No"
"Do you have a descent gown to wear?"
"No…Why are you asking me these questions?"
"We have a problem…" He sighed.
"Problem! How did my answers become a problem?"
"You'll be doing the very same thing in my father's event"
"What!"
"Every year, my father always hosts these fancy events just to show off. And since you don't know anything about these events, you must be trained"
"Trained?" Kagura laughed. "I don't need to be trained"
"Oh really…? Then tell me…Where do you find the fork for your fish?" He asked.
"Tch, that's easy. There is no such thing as a fish fork. You eat the fish with your hands"
"*Sighs* We have a lot of work to do"
"Wait, you mean there is such a thing as a fish fork?"
"Yes. Come by my house after work, Jaken and I will help you with your social gathering etiquette"
"Fine" She shrugged.
"Perfect" Sesshomaru placed his arm around her and rubbed her shoulder.
"Sesshomaru?"
"Yes…?"
"Where, will this event take place anyway?"
"I almost forgot to tell you…It will be held in my parent's mansion…In Milan"
"Mi-Milan! You mean…?"
"Yes, Milan, Italy"
"What? But, it's so far away, what about my apartment, and my job?"
"Don't worry, I've got that covered" He assured.
"Are you sure? Because if I lose my job –"
"You won't lose your job, I promise"
From then on Kagura stopped by Sesshomaru's home for her social gathering etiquette lessons. Kagura confidently took her lessons as a challenge. She thought that the lessons Sesshomaru will teach her are going to be a piece of cake. She had
nothing to worry about until, the first night of her lesson.
"Hello Ms. Brooks" Jaken greeted.
"Hello Jaken, it's nice to see you" She smiled. "Where's Sesshomaru?"
"I'm sorry Ms. Brooks, but Mr. King is very busy. He told me that he'll be a little late, so he entrusted your lessons to me"
"Ehh? He said that he'll be here to help me" She pointed out. "Great I'm stuck with this little green man…" She said to herself.
"*Clears throat* Ms. Brooks, are you ready?" Jaken asked,
"*Sighs* Alright let's get this over with"
"Great! Now, on to our first lesson, whenever you're invited to social events such as this you have to be ten minutes earlier. You don't want the hosts to get impatient with you"
"Got it" (Tch, this'll be easy)
"Second, you don't want to be empty handed when you get there. It's always good to present the hosts with a gift; it's like a thank you note for inviting you to the event"
"Okay then, I'll get them some nice wine holders when we get to Milan"
"Very good" (Hmmm, it looks like she's getting the hang of it. I just hope she can live throughout the whole ordeal) Jaken thought.
"Okay lesson three, when Sesshomaru introduces you to his parents he will introduce you first, and then them –"
"Then I bow right in front of them, just like this" She confidently demonstrates.
"…Umm…No you don't. You're not being introduced to the King and Queen here; it's just Sesshomaru's parents"
"Oh yeah right, right" (I got a little nervous there)
"When being introduces, give them a smile. If they offer you a handshake accept it with a firm grip. Let's try that out shall we?"
"Game"
"Hello, I'm Inutaisho King. It's nice to finally meet –"
Kagura quickly grasped Jaken's hand and forcefully shook it wildly. "It's nice to meet you Inutaisho, I'm Kagura Brooks, and –"
"Ahhhh, STOP!" Jaken gets out of Kagura's grasps and slaps her hand away.
"Ouch, what was that for?"
"You're doing it wrong. That was too tight, and you shook it too hard, also you shouldn't call Mr. King by his first name. You should call him Mr. King for the time being"
"When will I get to call him with his first name?" She asked.
"When he tells you to" Jaken lectured.
"Man, we're just practicing the introduction, and I'm having a hard time"
"Okay, let's do that again…Ready?"
Kagura nodded.
"Hello, I'm Inutaisho King. It's nice to finally meet you Ms. Brooks"
Kagura gently grabbed Jaken's hand and gave it a firm handshake. "The pleasure to meet you as well Mr. King"
"Good, we'll be done in no time with your kind of determination"
"Of course, I really want to get on their side" Kagura shared.
Jaken gave her a concerned look. "Their good side…?"
"Huh? What's the matter? Is it wrong to get on their good side?"
"No, it's wonderful actually, the thing is…"
"The thing is…?"
"It's hard to get on their good side" Sesshomaru suddenly interrupted.
"Ah, good evening Mr. King"
"Good evening Jaken" He then looked at Kagura and smiled. "How are you holding up?"
"Oh, me? I'm fine, thank you for asking" She confidently answered.
"Would you like to take over Mr. King?" Jaken asked.
"No Jaken, you may continue"
"Thank you Mr. King, now next lesson –"
"Wait, you haven't told me why it's so hard to get on your parent's good side" Kagura pointed out.
Jaken was concerned of his master's reaction and looked at Sesshomaru. "Umm… Mr. King?"
"Jaken, may we have a moment?" Sesshomaru requested.
"Of course Mr. King" Jaken doffed his hat and headed out.
"Kagura, sit down…" Sesshomaru gestured.
Kagura sat on his couch and looked at him. "Sesshomaru…? Was it something that I said?"
"No…"
"Then what is it?"
"Kagura, my parents are what you call…People who have high standards"
"And you're saying that I don't fit their standards?" She scoffed. "That's why you're teaching me these lessons?"
Sesshomaru chuckled at Kagura's remark and sat next to her.
"What's so funny?"
"Kagura, you don't have to worry about that you're already perfect" He complimented.
"Then what's the big deal?"
"Since I am their first born they've always charted my future for me. They enrolled me to a private boy's school, which I really hated. Gave me lessons that I didn't even need, like calligraphy, and. They wanted me to take up business as a course in
college"
"I don't see the problem here. You've told me these things a long time ago. So there is nothing to worry about…Right?"
"Well, there is one thing"
"And that is?"
"If they don't seem to like you, they can embarrass you right on the spot. They did that to the first girl I dated"
"Why did they do that?"
"Because they hated her sense of style"
"Anything else?"
"If you're not careful they could just throw you out escorted by security. That happened to one of Inuyasha's dates"
"Yikes! And her crime was?"
"Wearing the same dress as my mother's"
"What! That's totally unreasonable"
"I know, but that isn't all"
"There's more?"
"The worst thing they could do is ask you to apologize publicly, but I've only seen that once"
"Wow…They sound harsh"
"I know…I'm worried that you might not handle them" He confessed.
"Are you kidding! I'll do everything just to get on their good side"
"You sound determined" He pointed out.
"Well of course. Maybe getting along with your parent will resolve you hating them"
"What! That's preposterous, I don't have to –"
"I hate seeing you miss your parents alright?" Kagura blurted.
"Kagura…?"
"I hate it when I see a family's relationship shattering in front of them; especially for petty reasons such as this… I don't want to go through that again…" She cried.
Sesshomaru slowly wrapped her delicate frame and kissed her head. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought it up"
"It's alright" Kagura released herself from his hold and wiped her tears. "Because, I'm going to perfect these lessons" She smiled.
(At least she's smiling now…) He thought.
"Come on; let's get Jaken so that we can continue with our lessons"
"Alright"
A couple of nights have passed, and the night of the event is nearing. Kagura has perfected the proper introduction lesson, the proper dining etiquette lesson. She now knows where to find the fork they use to eat fish, and how to excuse oneself in the
party. All was well and good, but the final test was just about to begin.
"The Waltz is from the old German word walzen. It means to roll, turn, or to glide. It is one of the most common dances used whenever there are events such as this" Jaken lectured.
"Okay, so who will be teaching me?" Kagura asked.
"I'll be your partner tonight Ms. Brooks" Jaken answered.
"Uh, I don't mean to be rude, but… Aren't you a little too short for me?" She pointed out.
"What! But Ms. Brooks, I'm an expert on this dance, and I tell you that I –"
"Jaken, you can sit this one out. I'll teach Kagura how to dance"
"As you wish Mr. King" (Man, I even wanted to impress her with my moves)
Sesshomaru stood up and positioned Kagura right in front of him. He placed his right hand on her waist, and his left hand in her right hand. He then positioned her left hand on his shoulder.
"This is the classical dance stance. This is the starting position of the waltz" He lectured.
"Then what's the next position?" She asked.
Sesshomaru looked at Jaken and nodded to signal the music. Jaken scurried next to Sesshomaru's piano and hit the play button. Silence is quickly replaced by the romantic sound of the waltz.
"I didn't know your piano had a recording function" Kagura mentioned.
"Focus" Sesshomaru ordered. "Now, listen to the music until you got the one, two, three beat…Did you get it?"
"Yeah… I got it"
"Now, I'll slowly move forward then you will have to –"
Kagura was so nervous that she moved on her own and accidentally stepped on Sesshomaru's foot.
"Oh my God, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry –"
"It's alright. Now, let's start again. When I move my right foot forward to the right, and come back. All you have to do is to just mirror them"
"Okay, got it"
Sesshomaru cued his move while Kagura followed.
"Good, next we're going to move"
"Move!"
"Not three sixty degrees, but we have to move so that we could change our direction"
"Okay…" She said hesitatingly.
Sesshomaru cued his steps and slowly turned to create a box shape.
"Huh, this doesn't seem half bad" She said to herself.
"Okay, get ready for the spin"
"Spin! What Spin? You didn't tell me anything about –"
"Here we go"
Sesshomaru held on Kagura's right hand and spun her to the left. When she was finally unravelled from his hold, he gently tugged her back and caught her.
*Clap* *Clap* *Clap* "That was amazing Mr. King, I couldn't have done it better myself" Jaen happily complimented.
Sesshomaru looked at Kagura's face and smiled. "You can open your eyes now"
Kagura slowly opened her eyes and noticed that Sesshomaru has caught her from that dreaded spin.
"I- I'm alive?"
"Of course you're alive. You can't die while doing the waltz" He pointed out.
"How can you say that! You just suddenly surprised me with that awful spin of yours that I instinctively closed my eyes. That was scary" She confessed.
"Okay, but guess what"
"What?"
"You're done with your lessons" He exclaimed.
"Really…! I am?"
"Jaken, what grade does she get for completing her lessons?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Well, let's see…" Jaken grabbed a small notebook from his coat and skimmed through it. "Her first two lessons were superb, but it went downhill after the proper introduction lesson. But, during her dining etiquette lessons up until now, she has done
superbly"
"So, what did I get?" She asked in a hopeful tune.
"Overall you get a B plus. That's quite good actually"
(A B plus! Damn it that's not good enough) She irritatingly thought.
"Don't worry; I know that you'll do great once we get there" Sesshomaru assured.
"How do you know that? I might make a fool of myself once we get there"
"You won't make a fool of yourself, because you've done a marvellous job"
"Fine…Mr. Know it all" She grunted.
The day to depart their apartment complex has now arrived. Sesshomaru promised to help Kagura not to get fired from her job and asked help from Kagome. Kagome promised that she'll watch over Kagura's apartment, and carry Kagura's work load in
the café, for a price.
"Don't worry Kagura your apartment is in good hands" Kagome assured. "I'll make sure that everything will be spick and span when you come back"
"Still…"
"Oh come on Kagura, don't you trust me? I've been your best friend since our high school days?"
"Okay fine" She sighed. "I'll call you as soon as I land, and if something goes wrong, and I mean if it REALLY goes wrong, don't hesitate to call. I'm sure you know how to make an international call"
"Of course I do…After I surf the internet"
(*Sighs* Kagome what am I going to do with you?)
"So, are you ready?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Yes, I think I am" Kagura answered.
"Great, so you two can go now" Kagome happily announced. She pushed Kagura and Sesshomaru outside from behind. "So you two have fun now, goodbye" And happily slammed the door right in front of their faces.
"That was weird…" Sesshomaru hummed.
"She's just happy because she finally gets to live alone. At least for five days"
"Why?"
"She's tired of living with her mother and wants to be independent for once" She answered. "By the way, how did you get her to agree with all this?"
"That was easy. I told her that I'll pay for anything she's going to spend on. As long as it's reasonable"
"And the meaning of reasonable is?"
"Basically anything"
"Well then, good luck with that" Kagura chuckled. "Kagome's the kind of girl who loves to spend on fancy things"
They headed down to the lobby and rode in Sesshomaru's car. It took them twenty minutes to get to the airport. Sesshomaru bought their tickets a day earlier so that they didn't have to wait in line, and before you knew it. They were comfortably
sitting in first class.
"Good afternoon everyone, this is your captain speaking. Our flight to Italy will start in two minutes. I suggest that you fasten your seatbelts and enjoy your flight"
Kagura frantically looked for her seatbelt and fastened herself in.
"You look nervous. Haven't you ridden a plane before?" Sesshomaru asked.
"No, I've ridden countless of planes"
"Then why are you shaking?"
"I'm worried of what your parents will think of me"
"You're still worried about that?"
"I've been having nightmares that they might throw me out or embarrass me in front of your friends and family"
"Hmph, let them try" He then placed his arm around her. "I'll make sure that they won't do that to you"
Kagura rested her head on his chest and sighed. "Thank you"
"Ladies and gentlemen this is your captain speaking, flight 276 will now depart our airlines, and in 7 hours we will be landing in Milan. Thank you and have a nice day"
The planes engines started roar. The pilot started making last minute check ups, he gave the signal to the main tower and positioned his plane on the runway. He punched his plane to roll forward, and lifted off to Milan.
End of Chapter 11
To be continued….
To my dear readers
Okay confession time, I haven't ridden a plane before so I do not know what happens in it. So, I wrote down what I thought what might happen in one. So there, haha. And yes learning the waltz is hard, I just learned the basics in PE and it still
confuses me where the feet yeah, school hast started already since January three so some chapters might be released a little later. Hope you're all ready for chapter 12~CIAO ^_^