Chapter 35

"Are you drunk or something?" Inuyasha demanded to know after having a conversation with Kouga in the kitchen to keep him occupied while his girlfriend and woman of his dreams were at a funeral together.

"Actually dog breath I am pretty sober," he chuckled, "I am pretty sure Kagome would be perfect for me. I know you aren't into her for the pussy. So what is it?"

"I will only tell you if you tell me why you are really here? Want in Kagome's pants?"

Now that Kagome was out of the house Inuyasha had every intention of trying to figure out Kouga. There had been many times before when his father sentenced him to hanging around with Sesshoumaru to learn about effective business, but he never showed up. Kagome must have been what made this time different.

"She must have a mirror in her pocket, because I do indeed see myself in her pants."

"That is the dumbest pick up line in history. No wonder you never get laid."

"I will have you know I get more ass than a toilet seat."

"There you go with the stupid references again-

"Nice sunglasses and jacket. Looks like very expensive brands, so I would say that Sesshoumaru unfroze your assets. I thought he only agreed to do that if you graduated from college."

"Dating Kagome is a convenience for everybody," Inuyasha smirked.

Kouga had a twisted smile of his own as well, "Really? Well perhaps Sesshoumaru wouldn't mind me taking a crack at her? You haven't touched her have you? They say when you have sex with someone you have had sex with everybody they've been with."

Inuyasha growled. Sure he was having a problem forgetting about Kikyo at the moment, but he cared about Kikyo a bit too much to let this sleazy pathetic excuse for a man anywhere around her. Kouga had a reputation for becoming a bit too obsessed with his targets every now and then.

"Don't even think about it," he warned, "Kagome is mine no matter what the circumstance."

"Actually I believe she belongs to me," Sesshoumaru had entered the room, "the circumstance Inuyasha is that she is dating you, but she is my bride. Don't forget that Kouga."

"Sesshoumaru I don't care who Kouga is the son of!" Inuyasha responded, "all he wants to do is milk as much sex out of her as possible, and just because you don't care about Kagome doesn't mean I am just going to sit back and let this disaster start."

Sesshoumaru admitted Kouga was a problem that needed to be nipped in the bud. Kagome was his to protect, and Kouga would damage her if he could, but the businessman had bigger fish to fry.

"Inuyasha do you know what a Night Saga is?" Sesshoumaru changed the subject, "has Kagome mentioned anything about it?"

"What in the hell is a Night Saga, and what does it have to do with anything."

"A client of mine wants to begin planning on a hotel in Kyoto that is more state of the art than the latest version I have going on in China, but Naraku got to him and has a project called Night Saga that is going to change his hotels around. The client is thinking about going to Naraku instead so our two companies have to go to his home and give a presentation. Does Kagome know anything about his project?"

"You know she doesn't. She would be a horrible spy."

"Then I will be off to the presentation."

His mind couldn't help but drift off back to Kagome. What if Kouga interfered and Inuyasha's relationship with his wife fell apart? Rin would grow up and Kagome would be out of his house for good. They would only see each other during school recitals and graduation, and those would lead to nothing more between the two than small talk. Then again why did Sesshoumaru want anything more from Kagome?

"Kouga you are to learn from me when I get back," Sesshoumaru then said, "and you will not go near my wife. Inuyasha will kill you if you do."

Sesshoumaru didn't have to see the smirk that played on Inuyasha's lips before he left on his next business venture. Today his journey would take him to Korea, where his client had a much bigger mansion than his and was hard to please. That made this whole Night Saga thing a big threat to his company.

The plane ride was uneventful, but Sesshoumaru endured. This problem was a good way to keep his mind off of the complications Kaguya's death caused. Of course he wasn't going anywhere near that funeral. He had even smashed up the idea of sending flowers just as quickly as the gesture was brought up. Sure he should have been thankful Rin was brought into his life, but she would receive no final respects from him.

There was also the thoughts about Victoria Umara. She would also be in the area working on some marketing campaign, and afterwards the two were going to have dinner and maybe share a hotel room. It was a nice thought, but as soon as the actions that would take place in the hotel were thought of ideas went back to Mei Lin. She was already living in his home, but so far she was doing it discreetly. Soon he would have to think of a way to get her out of his life for good.

Sesshoumaru was to meet his client in the dining room of his elaborate mansion, which was where he found both the man and Naraku discussing something. Another challenge would be trying to keep a professional exterior while combating Naraku. That would be difficult after he had made his mark on Sesshoumaru's past and then tried to do the same to his wife.

"Ah Murashu," the client laughed, "me and Mr. Senaka were just having small talk. My wife gave birth to a baby boy last night and he was mentioning some of his sons."

"Sons he only pays support to and doesn't see," was what Sesshoumaru would have said if he wasn't professional, "Congratulations to your family."

"How many children do you have?" Naraku asked.

"Well I now have five sons and two daughters, and that's not even counting my oldest whom you both have met. Only four more years to go until you will be meeting with him, and it's a bit exciting really. There is nothing like handing down your company and trust to your first-born. What about you Sesshoumaru? How many rugrats do you have?"

Naraku of course took the twisted pleasure in answering for him, "Mr. Murashu has no children except for the daughter that was just now found after being hidden from him for five years."

"That must have been good for you. I love my daughters. You know, I heard Hugh Hefner's daughter runs Playboy in the United States."

Sesshoumaru wished he could have just walked in and had an orderly conference, but now he saw where his client was getting at. He was losing trust in his company since it was going to be run by a female in the future. Sesshoumaru had every confidence that Rin would grow up to be a bright woman, but it would feel weird not passing it down to his oldest son like all other CEOs did.

"So Naraku has already told me about his new Black Saga method that will be efficient for me money wise," the client spoke, "so he will present a few more bits of information and then I will hear from you. I would like to know how your China project is going. When is the grand opening?"

"That hotel will be hosting a ball the same day Tokyo has it's Spring Festival. I can arrange for you to receive an invitation."

"I look forward to it."

The presentation then went on, and afterwards Sesshoumaru found himself on one of the country's most luxurious restaurants with his current girlfriend Victoria. Usually with his meal he had a glass of water and another glass of whine, but this night he had already worked his way through their personal bottle and was requesting another one.

"Are you alright Sesshoumaru?" Victoria asked causing him to tense a bit since there was a lot of judgment in his eyes.

He stopped drinking immediately after that, "Whatever in the hell Black Saga is it ruined things. My client is going to Naraku."

"I am sure your company will work itself out love. Besides Senaka will probably find a way to screw it up."

"It's more than that. I don't see such a client trusting a method he hasn't seen with his own eyes or hasn't been tested out yet. It seemed like him and Naraku were on some kind of personal ground. I hate it when business comes more than just business."

Seeing Sesshoumaru in such a foul mood make Victoria lose interest in drinking anymore, "I take it that's why every time you host a party it's during the Spring Festival."

"I detest such gatherings with all the dancing and socializing. The Spring Festival is a big deal for those types because there will no doubt be bigger and better parties for them in Japan. This way the ball will be more like a viewing than a dance."

"You need to lighten up. Those engagements can be fun. Have the reservations for invitations begun?"

"I will list you as my date," he replied, "but that bastard weaseling his way to my clients can be a problem. There was also doubt about the future of my company because of my daughter. I need a son."

"Have you been drinking a bit too many?"

"Not enough, but it does have me thinking. Never have I had a sister, and I don't have an aunt. There have always been sons in my family, and now I have tainted that with Rin. Her last name has been legally changed from Higurashi to Murashu, but when she weds that family name will be gone and eventually so will the blood line."

"I would like to help you out Sesshoumaru, but our relationship hasn't gone that far, and I really don't want-

He smirked, "I wouldn't put you in that position Victoria. Why would you bear me a son when I have a wife?"

Sesshoumaru wasn't drunk, because this plan was definitely something he wanted to remember the next day. Having a baby was actually the perfect solution to the difficult equation that was Kagome Higurashi. With no job she was home alone when Rin was gone, but with a baby she would have something to do, and Sesshoumaru would have a son to pass his company down to.

"I almost forgot about your wife," Victoria noted, "so you will do that then? Would seem kind of improper with you dating and all."

"Not really," he shook his head, "think of this as one of my business ventures to secure a few things. That and it would be in the best interest of my wife."

"So you do care about her?"

"I care about my daughter and Rin loves her adopted mother, so I will do anything that Kagome wants. If you have a problem with my parenting methods than maybe you should visit the mansion and see with your own eyes. I even have my brother dating Kagome."

Victoria was finished and the very expensive check came, so she grabbed her purse and stood up, "Sesshoumaru I have some papers to sign at headquarters, but if you want to reserve a hotel I will meet you there."

He stood as well and kissed her on the cheek and whispered in her ear, "Not this night. I have to talk about things with my wife."

Victoria was a bit outraged. She thought she had Sesshoumaru eating out of her palm, because obviously he desired her and he was actually opening up a bit this evening, but he didn't want to have sex?

"I can read that look," he dully noted before taking his leave, "but don't worry. Kagome will probably be happy about the whole thing and when she is happy there will be a lot more time for you."

AN: Something feels wrong with this chapter. Dammit! Somebody help me! Anyways the whole baby thing is about to begin, will Kagome be happy, or will she straight up kill Sesshoumaru?