Chapter 6
Sango and Kagome were on their private jet down to Las Vegas.
"So we're staying at the Bellagio. Right?"
"Mhm," nodded Sango. "First, we check in, put our stuff away. I reserved a two Penthouse Suites. And then we're going to go shopping. Vegas is chock full of designer stores. And there's two Sephora boutiques down there. I think you can benefit from some more eyeshadow. You have like, what, only two compacts?"
"Five colors," corrected Kagome.
"Whatever. Besides, we're going to eat at Jasmine. I've already made a reservation for two."
"I still think we should have made Cerise into a hotel too." Kagome grumbled.
"Too much money. Besides, there are too many rivaling hotels. Everyone's down here to view the opening of a Nicola casino."
"Then does that mean………."
"Formal attire? Of course. But of course, we can purchase new ones at the shops at Via Bellagio. They have Chanel, Yves St. Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Prada…."
"Alright! Shut up!"
"And there's a salon for make up and hair before the night."
"When is the opening again?"
"In a week."
"Do you mean to tell me," Kagome advanced on Sango menacingly, "that we're staying down in this oven for TWO WEEKS?!"
"Yep! And with the Morettis too!"
Kagome stared at her friend, who was busy reapplying her lipstick. "Are you having an affair with Miroku?"
"No. But I have been seeing him."
Kagome nearly fell out of her chair as the plane hit ground. "Do you realize that they are part of the Family that killed my mother, your godmother?"
Sango sat her make up compact down. "Kagome, it wasn't them that made the decision to kill Auntie, okay? Miroku told me that they actually went against the decision. And that's one of the reasons I made you come down to Vegas. I wanted you to make peace with the main boss, Inuyasha."
Kagome stiffened. How many times do I have to get involved with that jerk?
"Here's your room, Mr. Moretti."
Inuyasha and Miroku motioned to their bodyguards to carry their bags into two Penthouse Suites. They were gorgeous, with a spacious "Living & Dining" room, two bathrooms, and two king beds, as they requested.
"You're lucky to have gotten these rooms," the man continued.
"How so?" asked Miroku.
"Another pair wanted them."
"Who?"
"The Nicolas, sir. The ones who are opening their new casino next week. In fact, their rooms are right next to yours!"
"Splendid!" Miroku flashed a brilliant smile at the man before he turned to leave. Inuyasha secretly smirked. A small victory.
"What is our schedule, again, Miroku?"
"First, tour. Second, pool. Third, dinner at Le Cirque."
"What about tomorrow?"
"We're going to watch that Cirque de Soleil show, 'O.' I heard that the Nicolas are going to be there."
Inuyasha and Miroku wandered around the Bellagio. It was a gorgeous resort, with plush red carpets everywhere, millions of hand blown glass flowers dotting the lobby ceiling, Mediterranean style pools, a garden, luxury shops, alluring casino games, and good food.
"Who told you to choose this place anyway, brother?"
"A little birdy told me that Sango was going to be here."
"Did you lure her into your bed yet?"
Miroku sighed. "Unfortunately, no."
They went back up to their rooms to go get dressed for the pool.
Kagome and Sango quickly changed into their swimsuits. They couldn't wait to cool down and relax at the Mediterranean style pools.
As they walked down the corridor, Kagome giggled and said, "I'm shoving you in first."
Sango stared at her. "Last one there is a rotten egg!"
And they flew to the elevators, startling everyone, and to the pool area. They flashed their room cards at the man, grabbed extra towels and were showed to a fancy umbrella covered table.
"This is your reserved table for the following two weeks, Miss Nicola, Miss Granelli."
"Thank you."
"Can I offer you ladies anything? Soda, water, anything to refresh you?"
"Yes, please. I would like a strawberry smoothie," replied Kagome.
"I would like lemonade."
"Alright. Should I charge it to your room card or…"
"Room card."
"Alright. And good luck with your new casino. I hear that it's going to be the biggest event this week."
"Oh yes!" squealed Kagome.
The waiter left and Kagome stretched on her lawn chair. The umbrella shaded the bright Las Vegas sun and she watched as Sango jumped straight into the pool, much to the dislike of the other swimmers. Kagome laughed as she saw Sango's head bobbed on the water for a few seconds before shooting up and yelling, "Get over here Kagome! The water's so refreshing!"
Kagome grinned and walked over to the pool edge. Sango's clinging bikini had shrinked in the water and stuck tightly to her body as her bottom skirt slowed her down in the water. Kagome unwrapped the sarong that was wound tightly around her waist and threw it on the chair. Her one piece fit her perfect body so well and she paid no attention as the women watched enviously and the men swallowed hard. She shrieked with delight as Sango splashed her unmercifully from below. They didn't notice that Inuyasha and Miroku had just entered.
"So," Miroku grinned, "Look who else is here."
Inuyasha entered the pool courtyard and yawned. And looked. And saw Kagome. He stared. He had never seen Kagome so light hearted, splashing and swimming after her childhood friend. They were led to a table similar to Sango and Kagome's, and it was located right next to theirs. The two brothers watched as Sango jumped out of the pool, followed closely by Kagome who was laughing and flicking her with water still.
Their delightful laughing was stopped when the two saw Inuyasha and Miroku, who opened his arms wide and walked straight to Sango, who blushed.
"Sango! It's such a pleasure to see you! And in your swimsuit too!" He winked. And Sango flushed a deeper shade of red.
The two sat down and started talking as Kagome continued to lock eyes with Inuyasha.
She's gorgeous, he thought.
Nice body, fucked up attitude, she grimaced.
"Having fun, Miss Nicola?"
"Oh I was so happy!" she flashed a sarcastic smile, "Until you came along."
"I'm hurt." He said sarcastically.
She straightened. "Okay, get to the point, Moretti, what the hell are you doing here."
"Call me Inuyasha. And what kind of language is that, Miss Nicola?"
"The kind you speak in. Tell me, are you here to see the opening of Cerise?"
"As a matter of fact, I am."
Kagome's jaw tightened. Through gritted teeth, she hissed, "Just peachy."
"I'm looking forward to it. I really am, Miss Nicola."
"Really." The overpowering magnetism of the man was making Kagome dizzy, and she needed to get away from him. And he knew it. That bastard…….
"Are you doing anything tonight?"
"After, I'm going shopping with Sango, and we're going to have dinner at Jasmine."
"Oh," he looked sort of down. "We're going to eat at Le Cirque. Tell me, are you doing anything tomorrow?"
"Nothing until evening."
"Cool." He sipped his chilled mocha before turning to her. His nearness scared her. "Will you spend the afternoon with me then?"
Kagome looked at him for a moment. "Is that a challenge?"
He thought for a minute. "Yes."
Kagome pondered a moment before giving him an answer. "Yes. If that is what you want."
Inuyasha felt himself get aroused. "Meet me at the lobby. My car will take us to lunch. You'll have a fun time. I promise you."
Kagome quickly jumped out of her chair and turned to Sango, who was gazing at Miroku adoringly. "C'mon Sango!" she faked a cheery voice. "I just heard about a really cool shop I want to visit. Now. See you Miroku." And she pulled a reluctant Sango to her feet, all the while not glancing at Inuyasha.
I got you now, Kagome. And you don't even realize it.