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AN: Characters will be OOC
"We're here." Liasa said.
Rin, who had spent the whole ride staring at her shoes, looked up. They had pulled up in front of a huge mansion. Liasa opened the door for her and Rin slowly got out. They went inside. Soujiro looked at them.
"I have some calls to make." he said.
"Okay. I'm just going to give Rin a quick tour." Liasa said.
Soujiro smiled at them and then left. Rin followed Liasa as she took her on a whirlwind tour. Rin couldn't remember every room she was shown but she was impressed. Despite being huge and absolutely stunning, it had a comfortable feel about it. Rin couldn't help but to feel a little envious. Liasa and her family had it all. They stopped in front of a door.
"This is Sesshomaru's room." Liasa said opening the door. "He hates for anyone to come in here without his permission."
Rin looked quickly around the huge room. It was decorated in black and gray and it was immaculate. Nothing seemed out of place. Liasa walked over to a double door and threw it open.
"And this is your room."
My room? Her room was connected to his. That thought unnerved Rin terribly. Connecting rooms could only mean.... Rin stopped herself from finishing that thought and swallowed the lump forming in her throat. She stepped inside the room and her eyes widened in shock. It was just as big as Sesshomaru's. The room was done in shades of blue. What really caught her eye was the silk cobalt blue cover with intricate gold details that was on the bed. It was the most beautiful thing Rin had ever seen. She wanted to touch it but something told her no. She would just ruin it. Rin realized that Liasa was still talking so she focused on what she was saying.
"You have your own bathroom, television, and a great walk in closet. And this is the balcony." she said as she guided Rin outside. "You share it with my son."
Even the balcony was huge. Someone had set chairs and a table out there. Rin looked past the balcony and saw a garden below. It must be wonderful to have a garden like this, Rin thought with a sigh. Liasa noticed Rin's eyes light up slightly as she looked at the garden below.
"Do you like flowers?"
Rin nodded her head yes.
"Well feel free to use the garden anytime you want. No one else does."
Rin's face nearly broke out in a smile but she couldn't help but to wonder why she was letting her use the garden? And what did she want in return? Nothing in life was free. One way or another you paid for the things that were given to you. As Rin thought about it, there was definitely something wrong with them. They were too...nice. She was a retainer yet they were treating her like she wasn't. They had given her a huge room that was too good for her position and they had yet to issue her any commands. She knew that she technically belonged to their son but she had to obey anyone higher in status than she was unless it clashed with what her master said. So until he arrived, she belonged to his parents.
"Would you like something to eat or drink?" Liasa asked suddenly.
Rin shook her head no.
"If you get hungry, the refrigerator and pantries are always stocked. Marie, our cook, leaves at seven so after that you'll have to fix your own food."
Rin nodded her head in thanks but once again she found herself wondering why she was being treated so nicely. It didn't make any sense. Retainers weren't supposed to be treated like this.
"I believe Sesshomaru is home." Liasa said.
Rin wanted to kick herself. She had let her mind wander again. She was going to get in a lot of trouble if she didn't stop that. Liasa led Rin back down stairs. They found Sesshomaru in the kitchen.
"You're finally home." Liasa said.
"Yes. Another one of your charity projects." he asked nodding at Rin.
"This is Rin, your retainer."
Sesshomaru froze.
"My what?"
"Your retainer. You're usually busy so we decided to help you."
"Does father know about this?"
"Yes. It was his idea."
He had to give his parents credit. They probably figured out that he'd make sure he never had a free day. He looked at the pathetic looking girl. It may have been his father's idea but no doubt she was his mother's choice. Knowing her, she chose the girl because she didn't think he'd treat her like the rest of his retainers. Sesshomaru smirked slightly because his mother had been right. The girl was shorter than he was and looked like a strong wind would knock her down. If he treated her like the rest of his retainers, she'd be dead in a day. He didn't want her dead, just gone.
"Fine, I'll take her."
Liasa looked at Sesshomaru in shock. He had just agreed to take a retainer without any argument.
"What are you planning?" Liasa asked.
"Nothing."
"Then why are you so agreeable?"
"Will arguing with you get you to take her back?" he asked.
"No."
"Then why should I waste my time?"
And having the same old argument with his parents was definitely wasting his time, especially when it didn't have any effect. Neither did threatening, bribing or having the retainers train with him until they dropped. This time he was just going to accept the retainer. And once the time was right, he'd get rid of her.
"Sesshomaru Takani, if you hurt her in any way, I will be very angry." she said. "And that means no threatening her, selling her in card games...."
Sesshomaru stopped listening as his mother listed some of the more infamous ways he had gotten rid of retainers. Rin could actually feel the blood draining from her face. To say she was terrified was an understatement. If he openly admitted to the things his mother was saying, then what would he do in private? She glanced up at him and instantly regretted it. He was glaring at her with cold golden eyes. Rin shivered slightly and quickly looked away. Unlike his parents, she could tell that he wasn't even going to pretend to be nice to her.
"I was younger when I did those things." he finally said.
And they didn't work, he added silently.
"Have you finished with the trip down memory lane? I have work to do."
"Yes, I'm done." Liasa said. "One more thing, she doesn't talk."
"Good. I won't have to listen to mindless chatter."
Sesshomaru walked out the door. Rin bowed her head and followed behind him. She was going to go into his room with him but he turned around and looked at her.
"I need quiet. Go find something to do." he said.
He slammed the door in her face. Rin just stood there and stared at the door. She couldn't just go find something to do. He was supposed to tell her what to do. She decided to sit down and wait for him. Two hours later, Sesshomaru was tired of studying. He needed something to eat. He opened his door and was shocked to see Rin sitting there.
"What are you doing?"
Rin just looked up at him and didn't say anything. He waited for an answer but then remembered what his mother had said.
"You don't talk. Is it that you can't or won't? Never mind."
He didn't care if she talked or not. The only thing that mattered at the moment was that she got off the floor. If his mother caught had caught Rin sitting in the hall, he knew he'd never hear the end of it.
"Get up and go into your room." he said pointing at her door.
She looked at him strangely and then went to her room. Sesshomaru watched her hesitantly walk to her room. She'd take a step and then looked back at him. It was almost like she was expecting him to change his mind. He shook his head slightly. There was definitely something wrong with her. Once she was in the room, Rin went and sat down near the balcony doors. She took a deep breath and stared out into the night. For tonight at least, she'd be able to rest easy.
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