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: Far Away Embrace:

Chapter 14

Kagome smiled in Rin's direction watching her best friend prepare some tea for them to drink. Today, she had the day off and she had decided to come by and visit Rin. Kagome was immensely relieved to know that Seth was not around. She wasn't one able to endure a long period of time under his watchful gaze.

"Hey, can I ask you a question, Rin?" Kagome asked as she took notice of Rin's good mood. She was glad her friend wasn't upset or in a state of depression.

"Eh? Sure," Rin answered before she finished humming the last verse of the song. The ice tea she had been preparing was ready to serve as the last ice cube melted.

"Are you cheating on your husband?" Kagome asked frankly.

Rin blinked momentarily before her hand rose up to press against her temples. "Is it that obvious?" Rin asked meekly. The tone of voice didn't match very well with the childish expression she wore on her face.

"No, of course not, but I would be careful if I were you. If Seth finds out, he might try killing Sesshomaru. Mhh, then again I don't think he really has a chance against a demon." Kagome said. Her index finger tapped her cheek continuously, as she expressed her thoughts aloud.

"I'm guessing Sango told you, huh." Rin handed Kagome the tea cup.

Kagome accepted the drink followed by a small nod. "Yes, she got really worried. We talked with Ayame about this new predicament, as well. But, to tell you truthfully, I think you should stop seeing Sesshomaru. We talked about this, remember." Kagome took a few sips from her drink.

"Yes, I remember." Rin nodded.

"Kagura is pregnant with Sesshomaru's child. Don't you feel remorse that you might intervene from Sesshomaru being able to fulfill his duty as father?"

"I can't lie to you, Kagome." Rin started in a small voice. "I still feel guilt about knowing that Kagura is pregnant. But even so, I'm still willing to be with Sesshomaru, despite that the child may be his."

"But, I can't do anything more. I really want to get away from Seth. Kagome, you don't know how awful it feels to live with a husband that is practically a stranger, and that his embraces are as cold as ice."

Tears swelled up at the corner of Rin's eyes. "Sesshomaru is so warm. I feel safe by his side."

Kagome glanced at the floor feeling a bit guilty for not supporting her friend. She really didn't want Rin to be near Seth. But, whether Rin realized it or not, Rin was in danger if she continued to see Sesshomaru.

"Rin... let's drop this subject, okay. I actually have another reason for today's visit." Kagome said trying to distance away from pain and talk about happier things.

"Umm, okay." Rin rubbed her eyes, before she reached over to pat Kagome on the shoulder. She wanted to let Kagome know that she wasn't hurt or offended by her good intentions.

"I brought my wedding invitation to you." Kagome said, taking out the invitation out of her purse after having settle down the cup on the rectangular, coffee table.

Rin's honey hazel eyes brightened up immediately. She had been looking forward to seeing the invitations. "Ooo let me see. Pretty, please!"

Kagome smiled at Rin's childish attitude. "Of course, this one is for you, after all."

"Your wedding is almost here, isn't it?" Rin said as she gently opened the invitation and marveled at the beautiful art. She hadn't gotten the chance to prepare her wedding. She only got married thought the civil registration with a simple white dress.

Kagome enjoyed the rest of the afternoon talking with Rin about the finishing touches being done for the wedding. The conversation brought smiles and made them forget about Rin's troubled situation.

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Kagura sat across from InuTaisho's desk. The chair swiveled to the side as InuTaisho turned the chair to stand up. Kagura stayed seated on her chair. "I really don't want to seem like I'm begging you or your family for money, but I really am low on financial income and with the baby coming, I worry greatly that I will be left with the burden alone. Sesshomaru refuses to take responsibility."

"I see. I really would like to apologize to you for my son's irrational behavior. I have already tried to convince him and even threaten him, but he still won't listen to me. Of course, you don't have to worry. This family will provide you with the financial money you need to use for your consultations with the doctor and the baby's necessities."

"Thank you so much." Kagura said with a grateful smile. "I'm glad to help you. I hope it will make up for Sesshomaru's irresponsibility."

Kagura wiped the tears from her ruby, pink eyes.

InuTaisho walked over to a small desk from across the room. He took out a checking booklet and scribbled an amount of money on the check, before walking over to hand the check to Kagura. "I hope this will be able to cover some of your necessities', and your third consultation with the ultra sound."

"Yes, this is plenty enough." Kagura said, trying to hide the smirk that wanted to surface. The amount of money on the check was really something. It almost took her breath away.

Shortly afterwards, Kagura dismissed herself from InuTaisho and walked out of the mansion. She gripped her handbag with a possessive fervor. Her lips were curled in a wicked grin. Ha, who would have thought that would be so easy. InuTaisho was so vulnerable about my pregnancy, and especially after my acting scene. He actually thought I fainted, because I lacked nutrition, and I haven't been able to take care of my body.

Kagura opened the door of her vehicle, before stepping inside the tinted car. She strapped the seatbelt of the passenger seat, before turning to stare at the person sitting in the driving seat. "We can leave now. I have what we need."

"It's about time, babe." A masculine voice, replied back.

Kagura placed her hand on top of his, as they drove off. She placed a hand on her belly where she was carrying the children of Sesshomaru. "Mh, before we head back to the company. There is one last place I would like to go."

"It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mrs. Harada." Kentaru said, as he gave the woman a firm handshake.

Rin returned the handshake and smiled. "If you don't mind, can we wait for a week to pass, before we inform my husband about my decision to fight for the divorce?

"Well, I usually inform both parties of the divorce at an adjacent limit from the day my client hires me, but I will make an exception for you." Kentaru informed Rin.

"Thank you, I know this is going to be a long procedure. I really don't want my best friend to postpone her honeymoon just to stay and give me her support." Rin said, before she opened the door for Kentaru.

Kentaru gave a firm nod, "Alright, I'll give you a call this upcoming, Monday."

Sesshomaru was standing tall and firm down the hallway. Kentaru walked over to his old friend. "Sesshomaru, I'll try the best that I can, but keep in mind that the judge is the one that gives the final sentence. Divorce without consent agreement is risky and a long procedure."

"Yes, I understand. Thanks for helping me, once more." Sesshomaru said, giving Kentaru a firm pat on the shoulder.

"Sure, it's no problem. Later, I'll see you, soon." Kentaru said, as he walked down the stairs.

Sesshomaru walked back inside his apartment. Rin greeted him with a warm embrace. They both hugged in the comfort of his home. They knew no one would judge them or disturb them if they met here.

"Do you think Kentaru will be able to gather enough evidence to back me up? I know it is going to be a long procedure, and it will be stressful and an exhausting discussion. Seth will go to the very extreme to convince Kentaru to drop the case. I'm so nervous." Rin said, her head resting at the crook of Sesshomaru's neck.

"Don't worry, everything will be alright." Sesshomaru answered. He had full confidence that Kentaru was a professional lawyer and was very passionate about his job. He wouldn't stoop low just to get paid a good amount of money. Besides, Kentaru had already been forewarned about Seth dirty schemes to get lawyers on his side.

"Thank you…" Rin said, as she pulled away to look up at Sesshomaru. "I love you," Rin said, before pressing her lips to his.

He then suddenly crushed his lips against hers, surprising her once more as her wide eyes closed letting them drift into darkness as she accepted his mouth against her.

I'm the one that's supposed to melt his heart, but instead he seems to be melting around me.

Rin's arms had unconsciously wrapped around his neck, and now her hand's seemed to be tangling with his silver hair. She felt his sensual lips nipping her lower lip.

Her back toppled to the cushioned sofa, Sesshomaru atop of her. He gave her lips one last hard sucking tug, a pleasing sound escaping from her lips. Her eyes opened to stare into his eyes.

Sesshomaru stared at the beauty below him, for being a human. She sure looked feisty with her swollen bottom lip and that cute blush spreading on her cheeks. Her eyes were wide as they both waited for someone to make the next move.

"Sesshomaru," One of her hands gliding down to rest on his shirt that hid his skin from her view. "Who do you love?"

Sesshomaru stared at her wavering hazel eyes, and her spread out black hair. "You,"

Rin simply nodded knowing he was saying the truth. Timidly, she pulled him down for a kiss. He acknowledged her back with passion and love.

He pulled away, and then started unbuttoning Rin's blouse causing Rin to blush furiously. He pushed the blouse aside, letting it slide down to her shoulders, giving him a view to her white lacy bra. He smirked at the blushing Rin as he settled his mouth down her neck creating a trail of kisses, until he reach her collarbone sucking on it lightly earning a moan out of her.

His tongue lavished her skin as he silently listened to Rin's breathing, and at the new sensations he was giving her. Her hands clutched his shirt as her body clung to him. How he wished to mark her as his own, to press his fangs against her and bite her, but he'd have to wait.

"Sesshomaru,"

He pulled away from her neck to stare at her.

"What about your work? You told me you had to return to the office."

"Work can wait." He replied as he took her mouth against his, letting his tongue slip past her lips, before she gave him access to her mouth, once more. Tongue kissing was something Rin was getting good at, as she slowly teased Sesshomaru's tongue inside her mouth.

Meanwhile, his hands made their way downward to her chest letting his claws sent prickling sensations to her body, without drawing blood. His claws were about to swiftly tear the fabric covering her breasts, when Rin suddenly pulled away from his mouth, sucking on his bottom lip before she shifted to her side.

She thought she had heard a noise coming from outside the door.

Sesshomaru noticed Rin's preoccupation and was about to dismiss it, when he heard the noise of paper slipping under his front door.

They both sat up and looked at one another, before they glanced at Sesshomaru's front door. A white envelope had been slipped through his door.

Sesshomaru's enhanced hearing could hear footsteps walking away in the distant. He stood up and walked over to the door. He kneeled down and picked up the thin envelope from the floor.

Rin made her way over and leaned against Sesshomaru's shoulder. She watched in silence as he opened the envelope and took out some papers that were clipped together.

Rin's attention was captured by the ultra sound photo attached at the top corner of the paper. It didn't take her too long, before she made out the picture of a developing baby.

Kagura sent this to Sesshomaru… the baby…

Rin felt the guilt resurface and a heavy pang inside her stomach. It was a feeling of foreboding.

"Rin, this is…" Sesshomaru whispered with an anxious tone.

Rin's gaze looked away from the photo and glanced down to the papers in Sesshomaru's hand. A paragraph in bold almost made her heart stop.

….. After conducting a serious study of DNA samples provided by Ms. Halle. We have determined that the fetuses are 90% compatible with the DNA hair strand sample of-

Rin felt her world falling apart, again. Sesshomaru had kept repeating to her that he was positive that he was not the father. But the DNA results told her otherwise…

I unconsciously allowed myself to believe his words, but these test results tell the truth. Sesshomaru is going to be a father. He's going to be the father of not just one baby, but two. Kagura is pregnant with twins.

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