Destined to be together
Chapter 6 – Seven years later - A new start
A/n Was that a long update? But at least it was way faster than the other one…XP I hope you enjoy!
Don't mind the 'L's. I need them to keep the story to be spaced out.
(The story)
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Kagome sat in front of her mirror as she combed through her raven black hair for the second time that day. Her hair had grown longer and softer over the years and she was proud of it. Her looks had also turned from a young child into a beautiful young lady.
She just turned nineteen half a year ago and had moved back to Tokyo to apply for a job at Takahashi Corporation. After the fire had managed to burn the house with to much damage, her grandma had died two days later. Her family lived off of the money her grandma had left them but she needed to get a job to fully support her family and Takahashi Corporation was the only company that made enough.
Coming back to Tokyo, she live in an apartment with Inu. It was close to work and also quite close to the shrine and mansion. She was not to tell anyone her true name because of her grandma's wishes. Changing it legally, she could only change it back when she was going to get married. It was…for the best.
Kagome smiled sadly remembering all the terrible events and hardships that had happened over the years. Looking at herself in the round mirror, she thought, 'my name is now Sunyo Higurashi.' Her grandma had helped her choose that name in hopes that the sun will always shine on them and give them light.
She placed her comb back on the table gently and jumped to her feet. "Inu, I'm leaving now." She walked into the kitchen, looking at the bowl of dog food to see if it would last for the afternoon.
"Arf!" Inu barked as he got up from his spot in the kitchen to get at least an ear rub before she left.
Giggling, she granted his wish. Picking up her briefcase, she kissed him on the forehead. "Don't cause trouble while I'm gone. Bye." Slipping on her shoes, she closed the door behind her. She had twenty minutes to walk to work. Picking up the pace, she admired the neighborhood she lived in and the small houses.
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(Takahashi)
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Kagome entered through the automatic door, walking straight up to the front desk. Many people stared at her knowing she was new. "Hi, I'm applying for the new job here." She said as cheerfully as she could.
The girl sitting before her looked a bit lazy as she popped the bubble gum she was chewing on. "Top floor, an interview with the boss." Her eyes never left the screen of the computer as she continued typing at a rapid speed.
"Um…Thank you," she looked at her nametag, "Angel…" Watching her nod, she walks to the elevator. Not soon after, the elevator door opened and she entered. When she stepped out, the only person she saw on that floor was a young girl older than her working away at a desk out in the open.
Hearing the elevator open, the girl looked up and smiled. "Hi. You must be the one applying here, right?"
Kagome simply nodded, walking over to the desk. "I'm Mei Chan. Nice to meet you."
Smiling, she shook the girl's hand. "Sunyo Higurashi. Like wise. You don't look like a Japanese person yet you speak with no ascent."
Mei chuckled and sat back down on her plush green chair. "I know. Plenty have asked me a question similar. Truth is, my mother and father were both Chinese but moved here. It took them a while to learn some Japanese and then they had me. I grew up here so I speak Jap with no problem and I speak Chinese at home."
Finding herself interested in the story, she was disappointed when it was ended. "I bet it was pretty hard for your parents to get to learn Japanese so quickly. I grew up here…but then moved to Kyoto and came back as you can see." She smiled sheepishly.
"I think I'll like getting to know you Sunyo." Mei compliment, a sign that she liked the girl already. "Take a seat anywhere. The boss won't be here until later."
"Okay."
Turning around, she bumped into someone. The warm liquid the person was holding had been spilt all over her shirt and knee length skirt. It was also all over the carpet. Mei got up from her seat instantly.
Sango gasped. "Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry! Here, let me help you." She pulled out the bag of kleenex in her pocket and started to dry up as much of the warm milk as possible but the clothes still plastered to her like second skin.
"It's okay." Kagome whispered, seeing one of her best friends was already shocking for her that she barely didn't know what to say. She didn't have to be told to know that it was her best friend Sango. She wanted to hug her and tell her about the terrible fire that happened and that her grandma had died to soon and that everything was wrong.
"I'll get the carpet cleaned up before the boss gets here. You get her some dry clothes." Getting up from her seat once more, she walked into the staff room for a towel.
Sango bit her bottom lip in embarrassment. "I'm so sorry. Here, come with me to get some dry clothes so you can change into." Kagome didn't say anything as she followed her friend as if she was hypnotized.
They entered the large room, which would be no doubt, the boss' office. "You can shower in the bathroom. I'll find something suitable for you. I'm sorry once again…"
Kagome shook her head. "I said it's okay San-… I mean since it was also my fault to."
Smiling, Sango looked at her. She reminded her in so many ways of Kagome, the friend she longed to see since seven years ago. She sighed and gave her a little shove into the bathroom. "I'll leave the clothes on this chair." She said pointing to the chair closest to the bathroom.
Kagome observed the bathroom. It was clean. Most of the things were white and the walls were shined so well, you could almost see your reflection in it. Biting her bottom lip, she thought that it was best she got the milk off her. The sugar had already made her skin sticky. Taking off her clothes, she placed them in a pile before turning on the water for a quick shower.
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(Inu yasha)
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He waited patiently for the elevator door to open. It was the same almost everyday. He would wake up and go to work. Nothing better to do. It's been like that since he turned twenty. Sure Sango and Miroku took him to places now and then but the person he really wanted back into his life was Kagome.
Everyone in the family became depressed. Sesshomaru showed none of his emotions and he also gained a part of the company as well. They made more money with the two sons working but that only meant more competition. Izayoi had spent nearly all of her time tending to her garden everyday and Inu Taishou was just the same.
Inu yasha had the most dramatic changes. He never went out of the house to play or anything. If he did, it was only because of school or cause his family dragged him out. Spending the most of his time trapped in the room of his doing who knows what. Usually being the most active one in his family, he sure wasn't acting like it.
He was now stuck helping out the company. Well, at least his mom and dad aren't bugging him about getting married. Sesshomaru already has a girlfriend cause his parents were starting to complain about being single for the rest of his life.
Sighing when the elevator door opened he stepped out. "Good morning Mei."
Mei looked up from her paper work. "Mornin' boss." She simply said acting as if the spill never happened at all.
He stopped right in front of his office door. "You done those contracts yet? I need them this afternoon for the meeting."
Mei rolled her eyes. "I'll have them ready before lunch. Don't worry about it."
Inu yasha grinned. "It kind of hard when you're the one doing it." He walked into his room knowing that she was glaring at him. He stopped grinning when he saw the site before him. A girl in his office only dressed in his favorite red shirt. Actually, all of his shirts were red in his closet… "Who the hell are you and what are you doing here?"
Kagome's eyes widen as she looked at the hanyou. It had to be Inu yasha. No doubt about it. Who else besides his father and brother would have silver hair? And the dog-ears gave it completely away that it was he. "Inu…Inu yasha?" she whispered.
The office door burst open as Sango entered. "Oh hey Inu yasha. Is the shirt comfortable enough Sunyo? Sorry. I couldn't find pants to fit you."
Growling, he walked around the girl and sat down on his leather chair. "Sango, who is she and why is she wearing my shirt?"
Kagome was hurt when he didn't know who she was but she couldn't blame him. "Oh. Well, I accidentally spilled my morning sweet milk on her shirt and I didn't have a spare one here so she had to barrow yours." Sango spoke. "I'll go get your clothes washed." Gathering up the clothes in her arms, she stopped in front of the door. "Oh yea. Sunyo is the one who you're suppose to meet. She's the one applying for your secretary."
After Sango walked out, Kagome had not moved from her spot. "Well then. Take a seat and we can start the interview. As you know, I'm Inu yasha Takahashi."
Kagome bit her trebling lip so he could not see how happy she was to see him again. Smiling warmly, she nodded taking her seat across from him. "Sunyo Higurashi."
He froze a bit when he heard the familiar last name. To be honest, Sunyo did look a lot like Kagome. Her scent smelled familiar as well. "Well Miss Higurashi, you can wait here. I'm going to change into something more comfortable."
She smiled before nodded. Walking over to his fairly large closet, he grabbed a red shirt similar to her and black baggy jeans and walked into the bathroom locking it. He came out in less than a minute and she had already set out her scholarships and awards. Her smile never faltered during the time.
After showing him all her positive qualities, he finally agreed to employ her. "Congratulations Miss Higurashi. Consider yourself hired. A person with an average of ninety-five point one percent is hard to find these days. Glad to have you here."
A tinge of pink covered her cheeks. "Thank you. College was quite easy. But I still wanted to have gone to a University."
Inu yasha quirked an eyebrow, "why didn't you?"
She looked at her hands folded across her lap. "My family couldn't support for it. I still need to pay two thousand dollars." She looked at him.
He opened a draw pulling out a stack of paper. He wrote a few numbers and signed it. Watching him slide it across the table, she eyed it carefully yet she seemed surprised by it. "Think of it as a welcoming gift."
Picking up the check and looking at the amount on it, she put it in her briefcase. "Thank you so much Mr. Takahashi. I shall use the five thousand dollars wisely."
Inu yasha leaned back in his chair, feeling more comfortable in casual clothing. "No problem but I hate being formal. Inu yasha is just fine.
Nodding in agreement she said, "I agree. Sunyo is just fine." Smiling at him for the tenth time that day, she couldn't help but wonder what he has done over the past seven years.
A knock came at the door. "Come in." Inu yasha simply said as both he and Kagome stared at the door waiting for the person to come in.
Sango came in and close the door with a soft click. "Sorry, did I interrupt your interview?"
Kagome shook her head. "Not at all. I think were done." Relief washed over her and Sango came in with a folder and her clothes in her hand. Sure Inu yasha's shirt was warm but it felt embarrassing to be dressed like this in front of your boss.
"Well, I have your clothes here Sunyo. It might be better than the over sized shirt your wearing." Sango said as she gave Kagome her clothes.
Growling, Inu yasha glared at Sango. "Sango, I'm taking that as an insult. Get back to doing your work like I pay you to do."
Rolling her eyes, she threw the folder onto the desk. "That's the outcome on the stocks. I believe they went up a bit." Seeing him scan through it, she headed for the door. "Tell me if you want any changes."
Looking up from the graph, he stood up. "You can change into the bathroom, I need to check out some files. Keep the shirt if you want."
"Okay."
Having her clothes in her hand she walked into the bathroom but not before glancing back at him. She came out with blue jeans and his red shirt. "Is this causal enough? You said you don't like being to formal."
To be honest, she looked good in his plain red shirt. "You look nice." He told her truthfully. "Come on. I'll show you your office." For the first time since this morning, he truly noticed how beautiful she was. She has long raven black hair that flowed down to her mid back and she has the most intense brown eyes he had ever seen. She has a nice figure and the jeans hugged at her curves.
He had also failed to notice her smiles had the same affect on him as Kagome. He had felt the urge to smile back at her as well.
"Sure." Kagome smiled brightly before walking out of the door to find other people than Mei and Sango. Instantly, she began to feel uncomfortable.
A young man dressed in causal clothing as she, strides over to her. "Hey. You new here?" He asked in the sexiest tone he could muster. "I was just wondering if you could do me a favor."
"Um…Sure."
He caressed her hands in his. "Would you please bear my children lovely woman." He already knew what the answer was going to be like but it would hurt to get his hopes up would it?
Kagome gasped at being asked such a question. But being polite and not wanting to make any enemies soon, she replied. "No thank you. I can't do you the favor as such I am only nineteen. I'm sure you'll fine an even prettier lady than I."
"Miss, you truly are very kind and caring as I can see. You have earned my respect. If you-"
He was cut off when Inu yasha came out. "Miroku! Come on and give the girl a break. I bet you have already asked her your pick up line."
Gasping again, she looked at 'Miroku' more closely. Could this really be the stocking Miroku who has turned into a lecher? 'Oh god. I miss you so much too Miroku. But I can't believe you just asked me that!' Suddenly, she couldn't help but smile cheerfully because of all her great friends that she had got to see.
"You know me Inu yasha. I just got into the habit. Ah well. I'll get back to work now. It was a pleasure meeting you Miss…" He stumbled off forgetting that he did not know her name yet.
Kagome giggled lightly. "Sunyo, Sunyo Higurashi."
He chuckled as well. "Pleasure to met you Sunyo." He left to get back to work.
"Anyways, this will be your office Sunyo." He began walking to the room next to his. "You may arrange the room how you please. Your job is to answer the phone calls I get and direct them to me if important. If minor, you can deal with them. Usually, my staff will bring the completed files to you to check before given to me."
She nodded in understand. "You might want to arrange your room a bit or you can meet the other individually today. Tomorrow, I will have your computer, phone and files brought to your room and installed."
"I understand."
"One more thing. When I got to meetings, sometimes you will accompany me to them cause I might need your help. I have to get back to those files Sango gave me. Have fun." He left the room and went back into his and clicked the door shut.
Kagome looked at the fairly large room. It was smaller than Inu yasha's but large none less. She opened the blinds and letting the sunlight soak into the room. Smiling once again, she sat down on the comfy leather chair behind the desk and looked out the window, seeing many cars she started to get dizzy a tad. Shaking it away, she got up and thought of what could make the room have more life…
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(Lunch)
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"Thank you." Kagome said as she gazed deliciously at the plate of spaghetti in front of her. Sango, Mei and her were having lunch and they had managed to sneak away from Miroku.
The waitress smiled. "Your welcome."
"So Sunyo, how do you think the place is? I think it's pretty big. Well, bigger than most companies." Mei asked as she picked up her fork and started to twirl the noodles around the silverware.
She began to do the same and shrugged. "I don't know. It doesn't seem like it has changed…" she trailed off as she remembered what most of the floors look like. She almost giggled when she remembered Inu yasha and her playing tag from floor to floor.
Sango quirked an eyebrow, not getting what Kagome said. "Doesn't seem to have changed?" she repeated. "You only started today."
Looking up from her food, she realized what she said. Keeping it a secret was harder than it seems. "Um…yeah well, I have seen pictures in magazines," she lied through her teeth. Adverting her eyes to somewhere else, she hoped they would fall for it.
"I see. Well we better hurry up and eat. Sango and I have more files to make." Mei quickly munched down a big fork full of noodles after she had said that.
Nodding her head, Kagome ate some more of her spaghetti…
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(Home)
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Turning off the lights in the living room, she walked back into her room to turn off the bathroom light. She saw Inu already snoozing on half the bed and crawled in next to him. Stoking his fur softly, she wondered about many things. How her family was doing… Would she make enough money…Will she do a good job? These and many more ran through her mind.
Just before her eyes drifted closed she thought, 'You'll know who I really am when the time comes Inu yasha…'
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(End For now)
Was that a faster Update or what? D It's still pretty long….But…Spring break is coming! ) Yay! A whole week away from all the homework! Meh…I hope you enjoyed reading it. Whoever sent that flame and was so Fcked up that they didn't even leave their name or e-mail. The Rating will go up since swears will be coming in. They're not little kids anymore… P
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