A Traveler's Distance
Beautiful! This city is beautiful! I stare up at the urban lights twinkling off the tall buildings. Nike's advertisement displaying a player from a well-known local team in gear using the infamous slogan 'Just do it'. Victoria Secret, the lingerie brand is on another billboard flashing this season's collection in a loop. Across the street I look up at another sign continually blinking Broadway shows, mostly Disney. 'How can they translate such magic on a stage?' I thought. I keep walking forward still looking up in wonder at the tall buildings, skyscrapers. 'Enchanting!' There is another building that catches my eye as I advance forward still looking up. 'Radio city music hall' it states on the side.
"Ooh! I know this one!" I exclaim to myself. Back home I watch it live with my sister Kagome on Saturday nights. SNL, Saturday Night Live. I giggle thinking about the funny skits and they silly the actors on the show. I never let my head hang. I keep moving past the busy crowds, memorized at the beauty of this city.
Still looking up, I feel a sharp shove to my right shoulder. I lose my balance forcing me to the level ground. "WATCH WERE YOUR GOING LITTLE BITCH! IM WALKIN' HERE!" a stranger brushed past me yelling without stopping in his tracks. I am taken back. I don't know if I should cry or laugh. Kagome did tell me the culture here is brutal. I laugh to myself. New Yorkers are harsh. I should however pay attention where I'm walking and not look so much like a tourist. I can't help it. I never been here before I am astonished looking at the massiveness of the city. Before I look for my hotel, I feel my stomach growl.
On the corner I see a food cart. The bearded merchant is severing a couple. I must try a New York City Hotdog! I should get a slice of pizza before I leave to go back home too.
I walk to the corner and ask, "What is the best combination on your finest hotdog?" My mouth starts to water taking in the delicious smell.
"Ketchup, mustard, and onions." the merchant chuckles. "You're not from here, are you?" he observers.
"What gave me away?" I smirk. "I'll take that with all those toppings." He digs into his cart and places a hotdog on a bun and foil paper quickly adding the toppings in the respected order. He hands it over and I gave him money.
"Uh miss this is too much its only $3.50." I encourage him to keep the change. I stand to the side and take a big bite.
"Oh. MY. GOD!" I exclaim out loud. This is worth every penny. Although it was filling, I ask for one more. Finding a bench nearby I rest enjoying the second one.
I pull out my phone to map directions to my hotel the Hilton. I'm five minutes close walking distance. I gulp my last bite and start heading over. When I reach, I head to the front desk in the elegant black and gold lobby. To the left is a bar and live music. I smile waiting on line as I watch the people chit chat and drink. I wonder if they have sake. I would love to have a taste of home.
"Last name?" the lady says as I approach the desk.
"Higurashi." I say.
"Welcome, you're in room 303. Whops, my apologies. It says here you're on the last floor the penthouse suite."
"Um, huh?!"
"It looks like you've been upgraded." I narrow my eyes and sigh. He hasn't stopped his flashy advances. I take the keycard she hands me.
"Your luggage had arrived a few hours ago from the airport, it's in the room.
"Thank you." I mumble and head to the elevator. As I'm going up all I can think about is how furious I am. Why can't he understand I just wanted to get away and experience how normal people live? Why always the red carpet? I laugh at myself nervously thinking of the complaint that other girls would dream to have. An obsessive rich boyfriend who won't allow you to be mediocre. The elevator opens and I turn down the hall to open my room...suite. My bags are in the walk-in closet. "Wow" I look around the room...massive apartment. There is a giant king bed, and to the left a full kitchen an island and mini bar. I walk to the bathroom, there is a huge jacuzzi bathtub and a separate glass stand up shower. On the tub is champagne resting in ice and heart chocolates around it. I walk back out looking for a glass to pour myself a cup. Maybe some liquid courage would help me. By the kitchen is a living room with a huge L shape couch and massive flat screen. I start to feel too small in this apartment. I pour a cup of wine from the bar and notice the balcony that is attached to the bedroom. I take a sip and walk outside. New York City looks beautiful from up here. 'What a view.' I think.
I facetime Kagome.
"SIS!" She exclaims how's your trip?
"Hey is that Rin?! Hi big sis how is your trip? When are you coming home? I miss you!" Shippo's eyes well up. I giggle wishing to hug our little brother.
"Its great look at this view!" I turn the camera showing the busy city life. While leaning on the rail of the terrace.
"Wow! That's so awesome! Take me next time you go!" He whines.
"Will do, it will be just me and you" I promised. Shippo smiles and asks me all sorts of questions. Kagome rolls her eyes.
"Shippo, go play videogames with Inuyasha I have to speak to Rin about something. Girl stuff ya know" Shippo pouts sticks out his tongue and slams Kagome's bedroom door.
"Are you gonna forgive, you know who? " Kagome asks rolling her eyes. I chug the rest of the wine. And head back to the kitchen to get more. I sigh inwardly thinking about her question.
"Would you?" I ask back lifting a brow and sipping.
"Hm depends, Inuyasha used to talk alot about his ex, and that irritated me, but if I saw them together only Lord knows what I'd do. I'd probably end up in handcuffs, but I would smile at their lifeless bodies with my arrow in them."
"Woah, dark." I say with a giggle. I take some more wine. "I kinda dont wanna think about it. I have 3 more days left on my trip before I come back, I've been enjoying myself touring the states on my own I don't want to focus on him." I needed this R&R.
"No, I get it little sis, believe me. I remember my first visit there I quite enjoyed the culture shock. I know there is so much to do and see. Just focus on having fun with the time you have left." I nod with my head tilled back taking in more alcohol. I wrap up with Kagome and tell her Ima take a bath and just relax. After hanging up I undress and draw a bath. I pop open the chill champagne hoping not to poke an eye out. After pouring into my cup, I order room service. I don't think those two hotdogs will hold my stomach after all this drinking. I order a lot of sushi and crab legs. When the bath almost fills, I hear the knock on the door. Damn that was fast. Quickly I wrap myself in a towel. The sever rolls in the cart and places it in my little dinning section and leaves. I pick up two rolls and wolf it down in one bite before getting into the tub. Finally, I submerge my whole body in the water as I wash away my excitement and jet lag. Holy shit am I tired. Hadn't realized. I see a call coming in requesting face time. I roll my eyes and decline. The bubbles and epistome salt do my body wonders. I take another sip and again my phone rings. I ignore it once more and continue my bath. A text comes through.
'Answer'
Even when I'm not his he is so demanding. After a soak for about 10 more minutes, I get a ring again. 'Jeeeeezzuz!' I get out and put on the soft warm towel robe and wrap my hair in a bun. I take my glass and phone and head to the bed. Man, so cozy and soft. I face time him.
"Rin'
"Sesshomaru" I say trying not to be irritated with my eyes closed. There is a beat, silence fills the nowhere conversation.
"I have called."
"I know."
"You have been ignoring?"
"Yes."
Silence again. I open my eyes and look at him. Damn does he look good. As always. He is in his bedroom, alone this time. His sliver luscious hair is tied up in a ponytail. His eyes low, a solid amber stone even I can see his irritation growing but I'm sure he wouldn't want to give himself away.
"How much longer am I to be punished?" I ignore his question and think about how I wanted my space, yet I just can't seem to get away from him. All these upgrades why can't he just leave me alone. Take the hint.
"Why the room update?" I ask walking over to eat my food. The liquid courage starts to settle in my bloodstream I start to feel a bit tipsy and angry at the same time.
"Hmph, why would you stay in something standard. You deserve only the best treatment." I narrow my eyes crack open a crab leg seductively sucking the sweet buttery juices out intentionally. You didn't think that when that wench was all over you. I thought to myself.
"I didn't want it."
"Oh?" he says lifting an eyebrow. He's annoying hot. "Forgive me if I am wrong but it would seem you are enjoying room service, endless alcohol and by the looks of it you just finished a bath." I flush hot red. Goddamnit. I do feel guilty but at the same time I probably wouldn't be bother as much if we were on good terms.
"I-I know that, but that doesn't make it right. I wanted to enjoy this on my own dime and have my own experiences, and be by myself for a while."
"No."
"No?"
"You are mine, and what is mine, is to be lavished." I sighed. This is going nowhere, and he is being delusional.
"I am not yours" I see his expression change dramatically. He looks wounded he closes his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose.
"Never say such a thing." He says simply returning to a relaxed state.
"I am not!" I say with assertiveness this time. I can feel the tears almost pricking at the back of my eyes, but I won't give him the satisfaction. "You didn't think I was yours when you had her all on you!"
He bares his fangs and loses control this time. His cool demeanor now with such obvious irritation. His demonic pressure is now visible, Intune with his true feelings.
"Rin, she was nothing. You are everything."
"Goodbye Sesshomaru."
"Rin." I hang up instantly putting my phone on airplane mode to upset to carry on. He doesn't get it. He's being selfish. I finally finish school and get my graduation present which is to travel the United States on a foodie tour. Before going he gifts me with some whore finally getting what I never did. I cannot think about this. It's ruining my vacation. I only have a few more days and I do not want to think about him at all. I finish the rest of my food wash up and head to bed. I contemplated blocking his number, but I know too well that would only make him fly here instantly. I leave the balcony open hearing the busy chaos of the city still and find my way to a dreamless sleep.