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Kagome was at this point starting to feel as though hope was lost. The family shrine had been around for centuries. She could not bear the thought of something so terrible as having to sell it. She would do what was needed to make sure it didn't happen....but what? All she could do was go to work and try to concentrate.
She immediately spotted her childhood friend Sango. The two were the best of friends, and more like sisters than any two could be.
"Good morning Kagome"
"Morning Sango" she tried to smile, even though she was feeling a little blue she didn't want to spoil Sango's moment. You see she and her highschool boyfriend had reunited about 3 years ago. Now they were planning their wedding. Kagome was very happy for the two, and Naraku was a very dear friend and very much like a brother. Even though he was sometimes a lech.
"Kagome you alright?" Sango obviously concerned "Yeah I'm alright, just little tired from cleaning and rushing around this morning"
"Don't go wearing yourself out silly, you need to conserve that energy for all the help your giving to get my wedding together" Sango elbowed Kagome's side lightly, smiling gleefully. Kagome immediately felt a little better, only Sango could have that effect.
The day was long, and Kagome was on an emotional roller coaster. Sango's energy was contagious, but as soon as Kagome had a moment to let her own thoughts wonder she felt the pull into depression. 'What am I going to do'
"Hmm...that's interesting. So she's got no outstanding debts or loans?"........"I see, well keep checking, there's got to be something we can use" Miroku replaced the phone to it's cradle. A perplexed look crossing his face. 'Inuyasha may not like this tidbit of information' he thought. With a heavy sigh he made his way to said friends office.
And as expected Inuyasha wasn't pleased with the relay of info. "Dammit, no one is that freaking clean, keep digging" his frustration mounting. "There is some way to get this woman to bend" he stated flatly, more to himself than his current companion. His mind formed an idea, gracing his lips with a devilish smirk.
"I'm going to take care of this one" he told Miroku.
"Ohhh.... this can't be good" was the dark haired gentleman's reply
Kagome was just about to meet Sango for lunch when she was distracted by a gentleman with a large bouquet of flowers coming through the door. They were beautiful, it looked to be 2 dozen or so lavender roses. She felt a pang in her chest. 'Will I ever be romanced that way' she wondered. Her thoughts turning to Hojo. She dated him a few times in highschool.....and since then they had occasionally run into one another and gone out. But she never really 'felt' anything towards him other than friendship. And he was always a gentleman. She had realized a long time ago that he was a comfort in her life but not a passion. She saw Sango speaking with another co worker just down the hall. As soon as she saw Kagome she threw up her hands with a contagious smile.
"So are you going to go with Naraku and me or are you going to mope around your house all night?" She asked "You guys don't have to include me in everything you know?" Kagome teased "Kagome you're my sister, your part of my life Naraku understands that, and he cares for you as much as I do" "I know, I just feel like a third wheel half the time" Kagome confessed "Well Naraku kinda has a friend he wanted to introduce you too" Sango told her "I don't know Sango, blind dates rarely end well." "Just meet him, please....he don't have to know anything other than your name at the end of the night if that's how you want it" Kagome sighed but soon relented, she knew it was utterly useless to try to convince Sango to give in, so why exert the effort. Sango's reaction was a high pitched squeal and a very firm embrace. The next time Kagome saw her she was chatting away on the telephone with who she presumed was Naraku. The girl was nearly dancing and giving Kagome a thumbs up signal as she passed her.
Kagome could only shake her head and continue on, she was stuck and she knew it. "Oyi"
She was suddenly stopped as she passed the front desk..
"Kagome you had a delivery while you were at lunch" Aynme smiled cheerfully up from her desk. "Oh, ok" Kagome was stunned to see the young girl stroll towards her with the very roses she had seen delivered earlier. Kagome felt a flush rise in her face.
"Who?"
Aynme was smiling ruefully curiosity beaming from her features "I don't know but I sure would like to get a delivery like that"
Kagome immediately searched for the card when she reached her station...it was tucked deep inside the delicately arranged buds and it read:
"Your beauty has captivated me"
It was signed simply 'an admirer'
She had a secret admirer?
Inuyasha sat in his office quite pleased with his self. His plan would involve some time and effort but he was sure he would enjoy himself in the process. And besides it would definitely give him something to do 'outside' the office.
"So Inuyasha, are you truly going to go through with this?" Miroku asked behind him, interrupting his thoughts.
"Oh yes, I've been needing some entertainment for awhile"
Miroku could only stare at his friend's callousness. He'd know his old friend to do some rather uncouth things but this one was at the top of the list. He only hoped that he could or would possibly be able to talk his old buddy out of going to far before it was to late. At this moment he was actually concerned for his friend. As well as frustrate with him. "Well if it back fires in your face, don't say I didn't warn ya" Miroku told him
"Hey, just leave it to me ok...my other plans have always panned out haven't they?" Inuyasha was being overly confident
"Inu man I swear, one day even YOUR luck has to run out"
"Keh, it's not luck it's skills....and I got the skills to make this plan work too"
Kagome had finished getting ready. Sango, and Naraku would be picking he up any minute. She wasn't looking forward to this but for her friend sake she was going to make the best of the evening. She had chosen a royal blue satin dress. It fell to her ankle with a slight split up to her knee on the sides. The back was delicately laced with spaghetti straps. Her hair was loosely bundled on the crown of her head, a few loose tendrils flowing down her neck and shoulders. She had chosen a handbag to match as well as shoes. A light satin shawl was draped over her shoulders. She was ready.
Soon the doorbell rang and she was greeted by Naraku. He simply smiled and offered his hand. "You look beautiful Kagome, I consider myself lucky to have my evening and my life graced by the two most beautiful ladies in all of Tokyo" Kagome blushed, even though he was a brother figure he was still handsome and it was a highlight to be flattered by him.
They met her 'date' at the restaurant, The Jade Dragon, It was an elegant place, marble pillars scattered around the dinning area. Crushed velvet panels adorned the walls. As beautiful crystal chandeliers Illuminated the inhabitants.
"Kagome this is my dear friend Kouga" Naraku explained "It's my pleasure to meet you Kagome" Kouga took Kagome's hand, gently kissing it. Kagome flushed again, he was indeed handsome. His striking blue eyes mesmerized her. He wore his hair long, yet tamed within the confines of a ponytail worn low on his head. He pulled her chair out, immediately sitting beside her. "Naraku tells me you are a nurse" he asked "Yes, that's correct" "I imagine it's quite satisfying work" his smile was beautiful "Yes, I enjoy helping others. I guess that's why I never tire from my work" He beamed "A devoted woman, is a wonderful thing"
Sango and Naraku watched the two converse. Both quite pleased with themselves.
"Brother do not forget, the business meeting at the Jade Dragon tonight" Sessomaru said
"I haven't forgotten, I am just finishing up then I'll go home and change"
"Oh and tell Miroku to bring those contracts as well"
"Alright Sessomaru, although I'm sure he already knows" Inuyasha teased
Grumbling to himself Inuyasha turned off his computer, and made his way out of the office. His little plan had almost become an obsession and he was throughly enjoying the planning of it. However he did have to conduct business as usual. With that he went home to get ready.
Kagome was at this point starting to feel as though hope was lost. The family shrine had been around for centuries. She could not bear the thought of something so terrible as having to sell it. She would do what was needed to make sure it didn't happen....but what? All she could do was go to work and try to concentrate.
She immediately spotted her childhood friend Sango. The two were the best of friends, and more like sisters than any two could be.
"Good morning Kagome"
"Morning Sango" she tried to smile, even though she was feeling a little blue she didn't want to spoil Sango's moment. You see she and her highschool boyfriend had reunited about 3 years ago. Now they were planning their wedding. Kagome was very happy for the two, and Naraku was a very dear friend and very much like a brother. Even though he was sometimes a lech.
"Kagome you alright?" Sango obviously concerned "Yeah I'm alright, just little tired from cleaning and rushing around this morning"
"Don't go wearing yourself out silly, you need to conserve that energy for all the help your giving to get my wedding together" Sango elbowed Kagome's side lightly, smiling gleefully. Kagome immediately felt a little better, only Sango could have that effect.
The day was long, and Kagome was on an emotional roller coaster. Sango's energy was contagious, but as soon as Kagome had a moment to let her own thoughts wonder she felt the pull into depression. 'What am I going to do'
"Hmm...that's interesting. So she's got no outstanding debts or loans?"........"I see, well keep checking, there's got to be something we can use" Miroku replaced the phone to it's cradle. A perplexed look crossing his face. 'Inuyasha may not like this tidbit of information' he thought. With a heavy sigh he made his way to said friends office.
And as expected Inuyasha wasn't pleased with the relay of info. "Dammit, no one is that freaking clean, keep digging" his frustration mounting. "There is some way to get this woman to bend" he stated flatly, more to himself than his current companion. His mind formed an idea, gracing his lips with a devilish smirk.
"I'm going to take care of this one" he told Miroku.
"Ohhh.... this can't be good" was the dark haired gentleman's reply
Kagome was just about to meet Sango for lunch when she was distracted by a gentleman with a large bouquet of flowers coming through the door. They were beautiful, it looked to be 2 dozen or so lavender roses. She felt a pang in her chest. 'Will I ever be romanced that way' she wondered. Her thoughts turning to Hojo. She dated him a few times in highschool.....and since then they had occasionally run into one another and gone out. But she never really 'felt' anything towards him other than friendship. And he was always a gentleman. She had realized a long time ago that he was a comfort in her life but not a passion. She saw Sango speaking with another co worker just down the hall. As soon as she saw Kagome she threw up her hands with a contagious smile.
"So are you going to go with Naraku and me or are you going to mope around your house all night?" She asked "You guys don't have to include me in everything you know?" Kagome teased "Kagome you're my sister, your part of my life Naraku understands that, and he cares for you as much as I do" "I know, I just feel like a third wheel half the time" Kagome confessed "Well Naraku kinda has a friend he wanted to introduce you too" Sango told her "I don't know Sango, blind dates rarely end well." "Just meet him, please....he don't have to know anything other than your name at the end of the night if that's how you want it" Kagome sighed but soon relented, she knew it was utterly useless to try to convince Sango to give in, so why exert the effort. Sango's reaction was a high pitched squeal and a very firm embrace. The next time Kagome saw her she was chatting away on the telephone with who she presumed was Naraku. The girl was nearly dancing and giving Kagome a thumbs up signal as she passed her.
Kagome could only shake her head and continue on, she was stuck and she knew it. "Oyi"
She was suddenly stopped as she passed the front desk..
"Kagome you had a delivery while you were at lunch" Aynme smiled cheerfully up from her desk. "Oh, ok" Kagome was stunned to see the young girl stroll towards her with the very roses she had seen delivered earlier. Kagome felt a flush rise in her face.
"Who?"
Aynme was smiling ruefully curiosity beaming from her features "I don't know but I sure would like to get a delivery like that"
Kagome immediately searched for the card when she reached her station...it was tucked deep inside the delicately arranged buds and it read:
"Your beauty has captivated me"
It was signed simply 'an admirer'
She had a secret admirer?
Inuyasha sat in his office quite pleased with his self. His plan would involve some time and effort but he was sure he would enjoy himself in the process. And besides it would definitely give him something to do 'outside' the office.
"So Inuyasha, are you truly going to go through with this?" Miroku asked behind him, interrupting his thoughts.
"Oh yes, I've been needing some entertainment for awhile"
Miroku could only stare at his friend's callousness. He'd know his old friend to do some rather uncouth things but this one was at the top of the list. He only hoped that he could or would possibly be able to talk his old buddy out of going to far before it was to late. At this moment he was actually concerned for his friend. As well as frustrate with him. "Well if it back fires in your face, don't say I didn't warn ya" Miroku told him
"Hey, just leave it to me ok...my other plans have always panned out haven't they?" Inuyasha was being overly confident
"Inu man I swear, one day even YOUR luck has to run out"
"Keh, it's not luck it's skills....and I got the skills to make this plan work too"
Kagome had finished getting ready. Sango, and Naraku would be picking he up any minute. She wasn't looking forward to this but for her friend sake she was going to make the best of the evening. She had chosen a royal blue satin dress. It fell to her ankle with a slight split up to her knee on the sides. The back was delicately laced with spaghetti straps. Her hair was loosely bundled on the crown of her head, a few loose tendrils flowing down her neck and shoulders. She had chosen a handbag to match as well as shoes. A light satin shawl was draped over her shoulders. She was ready.
Soon the doorbell rang and she was greeted by Naraku. He simply smiled and offered his hand. "You look beautiful Kagome, I consider myself lucky to have my evening and my life graced by the two most beautiful ladies in all of Tokyo" Kagome blushed, even though he was a brother figure he was still handsome and it was a highlight to be flattered by him.
They met her 'date' at the restaurant, The Jade Dragon, It was an elegant place, marble pillars scattered around the dinning area. Crushed velvet panels adorned the walls. As beautiful crystal chandeliers Illuminated the inhabitants.
"Kagome this is my dear friend Kouga" Naraku explained "It's my pleasure to meet you Kagome" Kouga took Kagome's hand, gently kissing it. Kagome flushed again, he was indeed handsome. His striking blue eyes mesmerized her. He wore his hair long, yet tamed within the confines of a ponytail worn low on his head. He pulled her chair out, immediately sitting beside her. "Naraku tells me you are a nurse" he asked "Yes, that's correct" "I imagine it's quite satisfying work" his smile was beautiful "Yes, I enjoy helping others. I guess that's why I never tire from my work" He beamed "A devoted woman, is a wonderful thing"
Sango and Naraku watched the two converse. Both quite pleased with themselves.
"Brother do not forget, the business meeting at the Jade Dragon tonight" Sessomaru said
"I haven't forgotten, I am just finishing up then I'll go home and change"
"Oh and tell Miroku to bring those contracts as well"
"Alright Sessomaru, although I'm sure he already knows" Inuyasha teased
Grumbling to himself Inuyasha turned off his computer, and made his way out of the office. His little plan had almost become an obsession and he was throughly enjoying the planning of it. However he did have to conduct business as usual. With that he went home to get ready.