Chapter Twelve
As days went by, soon two weeks had past. The whole place was in an up roar. Sesshomaru was planning a ball. He was doing it to show many of his rivals on how well his place of business was going. Giving them a chance to see his success and that he was going to build a Taisho Resort of equal or greater status then the one he had now. He wanted to make it more of a place for people to come and relax than a place they would gamble at. Another reason he was having a ball was to sign or form partnerships with companies' that were considering to merge together. Then finally, the ball was also to help tell the public of him and his mate's marriage.
He had decided to close off parts of the hotel to the public to prepare for the guest he had invited to such an event. If the public had to know so did the lords and ladies of other lands and the rest of Inu Youkia Clans too. They had to be the first to know before the rest of the world knew. If they found out last they would be ashamed of the west and think bad of them.
He wasn't the only one working hard to prepare, Kagome was also making sure everything was going as planned. She wasn't just working on the Taisho Ball either. She was also planning their second wedding for everyone, but put it to the side to plan the ball. She had been working and planning the ball for days on end and she was happy to know that by the time the ball was finished the world would know of their marriage.
"I need a break from this. I'm working night and day on the ball. It's frustrating me and since I got my cased off I haven't had a chance to do anything else. I haven't gotten the chance to relax because of all this planning and preparations, but it's all done.
"I've got the tables set up around the dance floor. Family and friend will sit closer to us. The Lords and Ladies, Inu Youkia clan members, and partners or associates sit near. All the others, such as rivals and the reporters that are attending sit farther away from us.
"The Stage is set up on the opposite side of entering to the ballroom. The garden has been decorated with lighting along the pathways and the fountain has the lighting changing colors every few seconds. There is also a few other things added for the ball. Here you can check them over, when you have the time, but if you want a better look on what's set up, you can look at the diagram I had made up. That way if you want to change anything at the last moment you can." she said.
She then stood up from her desk, walked over to him, and handed the lay out of the ballroom and garden. Sesshomaru looked at everything she had told him. He even looked over things she didn't go over, like the coloring and the menu that she had chosen. Everything looked fine to him. She even had who would be working that night for security, along with other things.
"So the invitations have been mailed out right?"
"Yes. We've gotten a reply from almost everyone. Those who haven't will still have spots for themselves even if they decide to show up, but their seats well have to be moved to the back so there won't gaps in the seating in the table areas." Sesshomaru nodded.
"Everything looks presentable to me," he said setting the lay out down. Kagome smirked knowing that he liked what she had done. "So why do you need a break when it is only nine forty-five in the morning?"
"Because I deserve it and I need a break. Plus I need to get a dress, so why not take the time to go shopping." she said.
"No, you won't," Kagome was about to argue, but he continued to say, "Because I have already gotten you a dress to wear for that night." She smiled.
"So I'll be wearing a surprise dress huh?" He nodded. "But I'm still going to take the rest of the day off." Then she moved in close to him and said, "Maybe I'll return with something that you would greatly enjoy later." This made him kind hard. Then she leaned back, turned around, and walked to the door. Before she opened the door and left she said, "I'll see you later. I might go and see a movie later."
"So Sessy-Poo is having a Ball," said a woman in a dinner.
"Yup. Naraku and I are invited to the stupid thing. It most likely going to be one of those businesses kind of balls and I truly hate them. They're no fun at all," said Kikyo.
"Then why go? I could go so …."
"Kagura, I'm afraid you'll have to find another way. Naraku's father wants us there, so he can get to know his future daughter-in-law and to make sure I could probably get use to these kinds of events. I've met the man once and he doesn't seem to like me very much, but I will do this for Naraku and you have to do some things to get what you want.
"It's also believe that your dream guy is going to announce several things at the ball. From what I heard there are several reporters that have been invited along with the lords and ladies, and high-ranking Inu Youkia clan members will be there too. So this event should prove to be something, if I had another invitation I would invite you, but I can't," said Kikyo.
"Really well I'll just have to find a way to be there for my Sessy-Poo on his big night. What a night it would be when I show up. He wouldn't even take his eyes off me when he sees me. He'll know then how wrong he was to fire the best thing he had ever worked for him. Then he…," said Kagura going off into her dreamland mind as she drank her cola.
Kikyo then brought her out of it by saying, "How? You do remember that you are banned from stepping foot into his hotel. I still think you should give up on the fool. He doesn't even give you the time of day." Kikyo had seen the look on Kagura's face when she saw her so call friend get angry when she called Sesshomaru a fool. She decided to say something quick, so she said, "But if he realizes some things you and him, I think would make a perfect couple."
Kagura seem to change rather quickly and soon there was a smile on her face. "I know we would make the most beautiful couple. Besides, I think right now he is just playing hard to get. And nothing will stop me from being at the ball that night." Kagura had said it in a determined voice that was not to be reckoned with.
"Ayame, do you know where Sango is at?" asked Kagome walking over to the other woman.
"In the back. Me and her were just about to head out. We both decided take the day off since we need it and plus with the ball coming up in the next couple of days much of the café is shut down, so many of the workers are on paid leave until then." said Ayame.
"During this time it also gives Sesshomaru time to remodel some of the things in the café," added Kagome. Ayame nodded. "The reason I came down here was to ask you both, if you guys wanted to go shopping with me. I have been needing to get away from everything for a little while." Kagome said when Sango reach them.
"Sure I would love to and it gives me a chance to find a dress for the event," said Sango.
"Dido with me. Inu invited me to attend with him," said Ayame.
"That reminds me how have you two been doing?" said Kagome as they headed to the parking lot. "From the looks of it, you two are doing great."
"Yeah, it has. Inu has been a gentleman on all of the dates we have been on. Couple of times he has even shown up and has given me a rose. It was very sweet of him," said Ayame.
In no time they had reach the parking lot. Sango had started teasing Ayame by that time. Kagome was a little busy watching a car pull up next to her Navy Blue Jeep Wrangler. Then she watched a short man about a head shorter then her get out of his car. He looked to be in his forties, but if anyone truly saw him, he was much older than that and shorter.
"Hello Jaken," said Kagome getting Jaken to notice her. "How was your vacation?"
"Lady Kagome it was good. Thank you for letting Lord Sesshomaru to let me have this time away. It was just what I needed and what the doctor recommended for me. I was even fortuned enough to meet a lovely woman too," said Jaken bowing low for his lady.
"You deserve it, with all the work you put in and congratulation on meeting someone," said Kagome. Then she decided to get onto other business. "Did you get the memo's on what has been going on while you been gone?"
"Yes Lady Kagome."
"Good. Now I suggest you go and report to Sesshomaru. I'm sure he would like to know of your returning and would need you to make several calls."
"Yes Lady Kagome," he said bowing down to her again. "Thank you again Lady Kagome." Then he took of into the building.
"Kagome, how can you stand that toad he smells a lot and is mean to everyone except you, Lord Sesshomaru, and several other people," said Ayame. Sango nodded when they were all in the car.
"He's not that bad. Okay he may smell bad at times and acts rude to others, but that's just how he is sometimes. Besides he's served the Taisho Family for many years, you don't think he is going to change quickly for others. When he first met me he hated my guts, but when I helped him out of several problems, he began to respected me," said Kagome starting up her jeep. "So where do you want to start first?"
"Let's go to the mall," said Sango. Kagome nodded and headed in the direction of the local mall.
"Lord Sesshomaru," said Jaken opening the do to his lord's office. "Lady Kagome told me to inform you of my returning." Then he stopped in front of Sesshomaru's deck. "Would my lord be needing me for anything?"
All Sesshomaru did was stand up and picked up the lay out of the areas of the Ballroom and the garden. Then he looked over at Jaken and said, "Call Kouga and his two lackeys to the conference room. Also, get Miroku to join them in there too. I need to have a word with him." Jaken nodded and left the room. Sesshomaru then took the time and headed to the conference room to wait for his employees.
Within ten minutes, everyone who was called was there in the room. Sesshomaru stood up and put the lay out in front of all of them. Then he handed a list to Kouga. "Kagome was able to make a list of men to be working on the night of the ball. Each page you have are of three areas. I want one of you three to be head of each, which you three can choose later. The First group will be in tuxedos or gowns for the protection of the people attending to be safe.
"Second group of men will wear their uniforms in the Casino area and walk each of the floors for safety. They will also be walking around the grounds to make sure that nobody unwanted gets in. Since much of the hotel is shut down to the public, we want to be prepared and on our feet.
"The third group, which is the smallest and will be in the control room, will be checking and watching for anything that is unusual. They will be reporting to the second group of anything that needs to be checked out. They will also be checking the list of all those who are invited to the Ball through invitations only. I want everything to go smoothly," said Sesshomaru.
"Yes sir, Lord Sesshomaru." said all three of them.
"I'll have Ginta be head of the second group and Hinta head of the third group in the control room. I'll be head of the first group. I will also pair up several people in my group to look like couples so nothing will worry or upset the guest," said Kouga.
"Good. Also make sure to keep a close eye on anyone who shows up that is banned from the hotel, like what happen a couple of weeks ago with Kagura." Sesshomaru said. "I will not allow for that to happen again. Do you hear me?"
"Yes sir." said Kouga.
"And make sure Ginta's men check every floor every fifteen minutes," said Sesshomaru. "If any thing goes wrong it will be your heads."
"Yes sir."
"Good," said Sesshomaru. Then he turned to Miroku. "Now you my leave to take care of everything I want done." Kouga and his men then left the room. Sesshomaru then sat down. "So how is the financial Status?"
"Good, I'll have the weekly report to Jaken by Friday morning. We may lose profits, with the construction of several areas of the hotel/casino and part of the place being shut down, but we'll get it back once the whole place is reopened to the public," said Miroku.
Sesshomaru nodded and then he took some of the sheets of papers and turned to Jaken. "Take these Jaken and confirm the ones who haven't called back about attending the ball, so Kagome maybe able to change the seating just in case. If you can't get them, inform Kagome tomorrow or later today. Go now."
Then he turned back to Miroku and stared at him. Miroku seem to know what Sesshomaru was waiting for and when Jaken was gone, he broke down. "Okay, I screwed up big time," said Miroku. "But I'm working to fix things with Sango. I'm trying to get her trust me again. I'm thankful that she is actually taking me back after all the shit I've done to her.
"My Parents are at a stand still with me, but thankfully the arrange marriage is off. I'm grateful that you could ban Yume from here. I know it won't be the last of Yume for a while. I've already made it so she can't get a hold of me, but it won't stop her for long," said Miroku.
"I suggest you get a restraining order later, if she starts bothering you," said Sesshomaru.
"I will. Plus I'll do it just to be on the safe side for Sango and her brother along with my future son or daughter."
"Then get it done," he said getting up. "Now get back to work," Miroku nodded and got up. Before he left the room, Sesshomaru said, "Oh and don't ever think about act like my half witted brother again and keep your hands to yourself, if you want to keep your woman." Miroku nodded and left the room.
Sesshomaru soon followed suit and headed over to Jaken. "Pick up everything that was left in the conference room and return it to Kagome's desk so she has it later on. I need to go and check things out and should be back within the hour, so have it done by then," said Sesshomaru.
"Yes milord." Jaken then bowed and headed back to the conference room.