Chapter 11
"How do you like it, Miss Nicola?"
Kagome loved it. It was about four hours before the opening and everything was set. Her image in the mirror was perfect. Her black hair was tied up into a sleek French chignon with a few softly curling tendrils hanging in the front. The silk navy blue dress fitted her perfectly and the choker settled just a few inches above the cut of her dress. The earrings sparkled in the light and her bracelet fitted her wrist as though it was her own skin. The silver Prada heels she was wearing were well hidden behind the slim skirt of her dress and her eyes were lined with a hint a of black kohl liner, with a bit of white shadow to set off her blue eyes. Her cheekbones were boldly defined with a pale pink blush and glossy red lips completed the look. Although the glamour and fuss was enough to satisfy her, she couldn't help but feel a bit of despair. Look at me, Mother. I've done it all. I've erected the world's tallest buildings, the best gambling casinos, made enough money to buy jewels and dresses, and all with what you left me. Power. You showed me years ago what it meant to have power. And I intend to keep it. I'm a master at my own game. I'm better than Father.
Sango stared at her reflection. Her black hair had been done in the same fashion as Kagome's, to show off the back of her gorgeous red dress. From both broad straps came two intersecting strings that wove a simple pattern on her back. Diamonds were strung on them. The rubies were set close to her neck and the straight, dangling earring chains sparkled. She had on two bracelets and the mixture of rubies and diamonds blinded her. The dress covered her red one inch shoes. She was pretty tall enough, and it wasn't part of tradition to appear higher than Kagome, the capo, even though she was a woman.
Sango sighed. For the past few years, she had gotten to know her best friend better. Kagome had evolved from a caring, fun and mischievous little girl, to someone who was almost…cold and unfeeling. The change…she thought. She swallowed hard as the two made their way into the limo and were driven off to the casino.