"What I Wouldn't Give…"
Chapter 3: Who! What! When! Where! AND WHY!
Author's note: Sorry for the LONG wait! I've been in Florida for the past week on my spring break! Not to mention the writer's block… But I hope this makes up for it! I'll try not to keep you guys waiting for that long again! Enjoy!
Recap: Next Morning…
sigh
I've never felt this refreshed in my life…well I better get Aiko up…oh…I don't want to…
Kagome thought with a scrunched face as she rolled over onto her side coming in contact with a very muscular chest and a face full of silky, soft hair. What the hell! Her eyes shot opened as she came face to face with…Inuyasha Takahashi…holy shit! What is he doing…? That's when Kagome sat up and finally looked around her so called bedroom that she once thought was hers. The room was lavished in all sorts of expensive things. Looking to her left she was met by the sight of a huge skyline window that over looked the city of Tokyo, the bed was covered in black and gold silk sheets with feathered bedspreads and pillows. One of the biggest flat screen TV's she had ever seen was hanging on the warm, chocolate painted walls. Yet it looked lived in with toys strewn around the room and photos graced all of the dressers, vanities and shelves...but…how? Clenching her eyes closed Kagome rolled back over while pulling the covers over her head thinking this was just all a dream and if she would just roll over it would disappear. Even though she didn't want it to…it was just freaky. Aiko… At that small thought she roughly yanked the covers off her petite form, her surroundings now forgotten.
"Where is she!" Kagome spoke out loud frantically as she was greeted with the unwelcoming cold morning air. At this unpleasant feel she looked down to see she was dressed in a black, silky teddy… "AH!" She screamed while automatically grabbing the sheets to cover her body in a swift motion with wide eyes. Kagome then heard a very masculine groan on the other side of the bed.
"Hm…just 10 more minutes, Kagome…it's Christmas" Inuyasha yawned out while out stretching his muscular arm feeling for something.
Kagome almost yelp when he grabbed her waist and pulled her to him causing her to fall back onto the bed.
Suddenly the door burst open and a small girl around the age of 5 walks into the bedroom carrying her 18 month old brother, Kane, singing on the top of her lungs. Her slept in midnight curls bounced gleefully as she continued to make her way to the bed where her parents were.
"JINGLE BELLS, SANTA SMELLS, RUDOLPH LAID AN EGG!"
The little girl as gently as she could, places Kane on the huge bed then crawls up herself. "You too Luce…" She gestured towards the door while patting the bed.
In prances a huge Great Dane at the sound of his name. The dog then faithfully jumps onto the bed as he joins everybody else, leaving very little room.
"RISE AND SHINE!" She screams giggling along with Kane who gurgles happily as she begins to jump…very roughly.
"You're jumping…Sweetheart." Inuyasha voiced out, still latched onto the struggling Kagome.
"Dad, don't you think we need to open presents?"
"Aiko, Daddy needs a few more minutes in la la land that could be his present." He answered while loosening his grip causing Kagome to take the chance to escape.
Aiko! Kagome thought as she tries to get up but is tackled by Kane who simply crawled up onto her.
His molten amber eyes brightened as he looked at Kagome with glee.
"Ma…Ma…" He tried to get out with trouble then tried again. "Ma…Ma…Ma-Ma!" By now his eyes are fully set on her reaction. His thick, raven mass of curls swept into his face…
"Yeah…good boy…" Kagome tried to encourage with major confusion as she picked the baby up and placed him on the bed gingerly, this causing him to cry.
"KAGOME, HE DID IT!" Inuyasha yelled out now fully awake and sitting as he scratched his toned chest in the process. "AFTER 2 WEEKS OF TRYING TO TEACH HIM…HE DID IT!"
Picking the baby up Inuyasha stood at full height…Kagome couldn't help but stare thinking how much sexier he was in person.
"Yah, Kane! You did it!" Aiko yelled along with her father who was praising the little boy who by now had forgotten his once shedded tears.
Kagome finally able to sit up looked at the picture with shock and confusion. Something she hated to feel…
"Aiko?" The little girl turned once her name was voice and lunged on Kagome. "Mommy, Can I open my presents now?" She couldn't believe how old she was? Her once short curls were now long and descended down her back in thick waves. But one thing she knew she'd always have was her electric emerald orbs which twinkled with delight. Kagome had never seen Aiko this happy before in her life…and at that very thought she wanted to cry from the frustration of not knowing how or why they were here.
"No, get your things together we're leaving…I…we have to go." Kagome spoke out stoically as she stood up while clenching a handful of sheets that were wrapped around her body modestly.
"W-why?" Aiko asked tearfully. By now Inuyasha had set Kane on the bed and was blocking her way to a spotted robe she'd seen on one of the many doors.
"What are you talking about Kagome?" She froze at the way her name rolled off his tongue.
"I don't know how I got here and whatever you thought we had…I'm sorry…but I'm taking MY child and we're going home."
"You're leaving me and your son?" Inuyasha spit out with venom as he lifted Kane once again while gripping her arm.
"That's NOT my SON…I've only seen you in magazines…and I've NEVER seen…HIM" She pointed out.
"Kagome…please…what are you doing? What's wrong?" He asked his voice breaking as she brushed past him.
"AIKO, let's go!" Kagome yelled not know where her room was.
"I can't let you do this! I'm your husband for God's sake! This is your family…"
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks at that sentence. "I don't know you…I don't remember…I don't know who I am? Just yesterday I was in my apartment…tucking MY child, Aiko in her bed…I don't even know what year or even day it is." It wasn't long till she was in Inuyasha's arms.
"I don't understand…" He whispered in her ear causing shocks of electricity to surge through her body everywhere their skin met.
"Let go, please…I need to go so you can move on with your life…you're the most wanted bachelor. I'm sure you'll find a way to get through it!" Kagome shoved him off once she saw Aiko coming down the spiral staircase dragging her huge teddy, head down, and tears in her eyes.
"Daddy…" She looked up as her tears began to fall.
"Sweetie…" Inuyasha tried to swallow the ball that had formed in his throat. "Go with your…Mother…" He finished then began walking slowly over to her with Kane still in his arms. Once at arms length he squatted in front of her. "I'll come for you, ok. Mommy's just gonna take you on a trip for a little while…you WILL see me again…I promise you."
"Promise?" Aiko whispered as he wiped a few stray tears out of her eyes.
"Promise, Now say goodbye to Kane…" Inuyasha lifted the baby out for Aiko to hug him and kiss him.
"I love you, Brother…Love you, Daddy" Giving him a hug and a kiss she walked sluggishly over to Kagome.
"Come on" Kagome picked her up along with her bag, opened the door, and walked out. But not before she glanced one last time at the broken man in front of her. "I'm sorry…but I don't belong here…" She whispered then slammed the door behind her leaving Inuyasha to hang his head while the first tear fell.
"Shit, where's the car!" Kagome stomped frustrated as she pressed the panic button while turning in every direction with her arms out stretched.
"Mommy, don't you remember which car is ours?" Aiko asked innocently causing Kagome to abruptly shift her head in the little girl's direction; a wild expression lit her features.
Just then Kagome smiled extra sweetly and spoke out loud…
"Aiko, Sweetheart, Mommy has forgotten where she last parked the car. Do you remember?"
"Yes" With that small word she skipped over to a silver Mazda RX-8 that was parked just in front of them.
"Wow…thanks for the help" Kagome whispered then jogged over to the car, hopped in but not forgetting to buckle Aiko in then started the car, and drove out of the parking lot making sure to wave at the winking valet.
After about 15 minutes of silence, Aiko squeaked out a small question.
"Mommy, where are we going?"
"We're going to visit an old friend of mine. She'll be VERY happy to see us! I haven't seen her in…12 yrs.?" Kagome answered with a sad sigh then glanced in the rear view mirror to see Aiko wipe a small tear from her large, puffy eyes.
"Oh…when are we going home to see Daddy?" She whispered mostly to herself causing Kagome to flinch.
"Aiko, that...man is NOT your Daddy. I don't know why we were there but you don't have to worry about ever seeing him again. People like him don't belong with people like us."
"People like us? What does that mean?"
"…………it means that………Aiko what's with the questions?" Kagome jumped to change the subject. She wasn't use to talking to Aiko in such big sentences. Her Aiko could speak small but answer you back it wasn't like she could trap you like this Aiko could. This one was very intelligent for her age and knew what was going on. Unlike other children she asked the right questions at caught off guard times.
"Mommy do you love Daddy?"
Kagome could almost feel the evil smile forming on the little girl's face as she tried to not choke.
"Can't you just sit back there and be good…for once?" With that sentence out Kagome blasted on the radio trying to deaden the unanswerable thoughts that seemed to be swimming in her mind, much to her dismay. Thank goodness they were almost to their destination; anymore of Aiko's FBI questioning might put her over the edge.
5 minutes later
Kagome pulled into the driveway of her past. The old rundown building she'd spent so many days and nights in was even more deserted than before. Grabbing Aiko's hand, the two of them made their way up a winding staircase to where room #204 waited.
"Mommy…do we have to go here?"
"Yes, an old friend of mine hopefully still lives here." Kagome answered as she shushed the little girl and continued their way up the last staircase.
"My legs hurt. Can we leave now? Mommy, are you listening to me?" Aiko whined causing Kagome to turn to her with a look of 'speak again and I'm gonna spank you…hard'
"Aiko, shut up. You're sounding like a dog."
"Oooo…you said the S.U. word!" Aiko snickered as she saw Kagome's shocked expression. Don't tell me I raised this child to act this way?
"Thank God we're here." Kagome almost wanted to scream hallelujah! But of course she controlled herself and the thought.
Knock, Knock
"Be right there! Hold on!" The sound of noisy children, a few more yells and a loud bang, did someone finally come to the door.
Kagome couldn't hide her confused and most of all shocked expression as she looked at her best friend Sango carrying a small baby who had to be at least 14 months. She looked as though she hadn't had a bath in weeks for her hair was dismay, covered in sweat and even a few bruises were apparent to her usual creamy, pale skin.
"Oh my God, Sango?" She began with a gentle, concerned voice.
"Yes? Can I help you?" The woman sighed as she tried to wipe her forehead as the child began to scream bloody murder causing Aiko to cover her ears and lean into Kagome for some sort of protection.
"It's me, Kagome." Sango gave out a confused expression. "Don't you remember? We were best friends…you have to remember! It's me!"
"Oh my Golly Gee! Look Miroku, its Kagome Higurashi the CELEBRITY! Can we have your autograph?" Sango screamed out as she almost smothered Kagome.
"What?"
"Your AUTO-GRAPH! Please! My Kids would love it. MIROKU COME HERE!" Just then a tall man looking just the way Sango did came into view. Kagome could feel the tears building in the back of her eyes as everything from the morning and now had finally hit her like a rock. Holding her breath she whispered a silent "Sure".
"There you go and it's spelled A-K-I-N-A." Kagome grabbed the handful of paper that was thrust at her with anticipation. Spelling out the small girl's name with care, a flashback of a time where Kagome was thinking up baby names with Sango came into mind and that's when she felt the single tear fall.
FLASHBACK
"What are you going to name your baby?" Sango asked gleefully as she stroked Kagome's basketball shaped stomach.
"Hm…I don't know? What about you?"
"Akina it means spring flower and I love flowers! You know me!" She laughed out as Kagome giggled with her.
"Yes I do! I think that would fit her perfectly!"
"Me too!" Sango held one of the most content and happy smiles Kagome had ever seen. It was so infectious that Kagome had to smile herself, sighing. She was lucky to have such a great best friend…
END OF FLASHBACK
"It's a beautiful name…" Kagome whispered as she hurriedly wiped the tear off her cheek and passed the piece of paper back to Sango who was now smiling gleefully.
"It means spring flower. I love flowers!" She smiled at Miroku who winked.
"It was the key to her heart…"
At that sentence Kagome looked up with surprise. That small thought had slid right past her mind. Who would've thought they'd get together…but yet the signs had been there the whole time! She suddenly felt stupid as she handed Sango back the paper and smiled self-consciously.
"Oh…well I'm sorry to disturb you and your family. We'll be on our way." Kagome said as soon as she felt a hard tug on her pant leg. She looked down to see Aiko's electric eyes telling her to 'get the heck out of here' so she said her goodbyes to the couple of her past, who had no idea who she was…expect the fact she was a…Celebrity! What the hell was that all about!
Once in the car Kagome had no clue where she was or what to do. She didn't know where the hell to go since her parents had died when she was so young and the two people she'd confided in for so long. Didn't know her, she didn't dare to Sui! The old hag had probably already died and going through the same painful experience of knowing she was a nobody. But then again the only person that came to mind was the last person she wanted to see.
"Inuyasha…" She whispered to herself with a frustrated sigh. "I'm probably the last person he'll want to see due to my outburst today…I need answers"
"We're going to see Daddy?" Aiko bounced up and down with excitement as Kagome pulled up to the Grand Hotel they'd left earlier that morning.
"Unfortunately…"
After parking the car the two walked through the biggest and richest lobby Kagome had ever seen. But to Aiko it was home, something so natural to her that it scared Kagome. It was a sign of a world she didn't belong.
Hand in hand, Kagome let Aiko pull her into a gold plated elevator and pushed floor 20 much to Kagome's surprise. She hadn't noticed how high they were this morning then again she was thinking of anything except where she was or more like who she was.
She watch Aiko giggle happily to herself as the little girl gazed at the small arrow pointing to each floor number, located just up above the door.
How could she be so happy? She seemed like a total stranger's child that Kagome had only seen not known.
It wasn't long before the elevator halted at the floor and the gold doors opened. They walked the red, thick carpet that outlined the huge hallway till they reach the only door that held the one man Kagome only dreamed about.
She held her breath as her trembling hand raised to knock on the wooden, intrigue carved door that seemed to be pulled out of one of those royal medieval movies. Just as soon as her hand was to come into contact the door flung open and there he stood in all his glory with an expression that was indescribable.
"Kagome…" He breathed forgetting the small girl that was latched onto his leg, happily.
Kagome couldn't find the words she wanted no NEEDED to say to him. Instead she stood feeling and looking dumb. Thank the lord her mouth wasn't hanging ajar…
"I-I…I don't know…" Before she could finish hot lips met hers and Kagome froze like a stiff board.
"EWWW!" Aiko scream totally breaking the moment that to Kagome was awkward and it gave her no time to respond as passionately yet again she didn't even know him. He loved a woman that was once apparently there but now was replaced into that of a woman that didn't know a man of his standard.
Touching her lips she almost wanted to scream at the flustered redness that was appearing on her cheeks and nose. She looked at Inuyasha who by now had a surprised expression on his features. Had he never seen a woman blush before or was it he had never seen his woman blush before. Kagome just wanted to know how she was when she was in this life. Was she bold and passionate or a non-blushing and board that had no sense of knowing of how love felt? How did she meet such a man? Were they in love or was it a…arranged marriage? Do they even have those anymore? So many questions floated around in her head as she stood in shock as time seemed to stand still.
"Kagome, listen to me. I think we need to talk. Tell me what's going on…it was so unlike you to just walk out and spout threats at your son...and me." Inuyasha spoke with a tad of harshness as he pulled her inside the highly expensive home of Inuyasha Takahashi.
"I agree but first…I think I'm gonna be sick!"
Author's note: Sorry so short…but I think I can stop here. I hope you enjoy! And I also wanted to apologize for the wait…please forgive me! I promise that I'll try to get the next chapter in be next week! But tell me what you think!