Chapter 20
KAGOME'S WEDDING DAY
Higurashi's house had been decorated so beautifully as today the important day for their daughter to get married. Some of the relatives had come and were chatting on the living room. Jii-Chan also is busy greeting some of the guests.
Meanwhile Kagome is inside her room with her mom. Her mom is putting some make-up on Kagome's face.
"Kagome…could you please stop crying…you have spoiled the make-up and this is the third time I have start all over again. Can't you at least be happy…this is your important day in your life", said her mum.
"I am sorry mama…." said Kagome tried not cry. How could she? After seeing Inuyasha three days ago. How could she forget him when he had confessed his feeling for her? Isn't that she wants to hear? Why now …Inuyasha? Are you sure you want to be with me? Whenever you see Kikyo…you will go back to her again? Can I trust you this time? STOP THAT! Kagome. It's too late now. She said to herself.
"What happened to your lips?" Mrs. Higurashi looked at Kagome lips which is swollen and darkened.
"Nothing….I am fine…mama",she lied.
Kagome looked so beautiful in her traditional wedding kimono. Her mum put the last decoration on her hair. Then she put the white silky cover on her face.
"Well….it's done. You should never open this cover ok…till the ceremony is finished. It is our belief this cover will keep you away from any bad luck. Only your husband is allowed to open that", said Mrs. Higurashi is about to leave her now.
"Mama…." said Kagome. "Do you think Houjo's parents will accept Yukio? They will be shocked when they saw his ears. I didn't want they think my son just like some creatures"
Mrs. Higurashi took a deep breath. "Kagome I really don't know how to answer that…however if Houjo wished you to be his wife even after he knew that you were already pregnant with other man. I think he has accepted you in whatever circumstances. I tell you there is only a few good man who will do such a thing in this world. You will get more hardship if you didn't have a husband. How are you going to support yourself and your baby? With my salary only….won't be enough. Houjo comes from a good family. He will provide you with the best possible thing that I cannot give you . Trust me you will be happy with him".
"I know that mama….but I didn't love him", said Kagome.
"You said love…..love only is not enough Kagome. Because of love…you became miserable like this. You still think you are happier with Inuyasha?" asked Mrs. Higurashi.
"Mama….he loves me…." said Kagome almost in tears now.
"Don't you think it's too late now? Where is he….when you were pregnant? Will he be responsible for you….? For heaven sake….he is a demon….Kagome. Do you understand you cannot be with him? You two from a different world. Do you think you will survive if you are married with him? How he will provide you two….? Kagome have you ever think about that….in the world we live in….where education and money are more matter not only love ",said Mrs. Higurashi.
"I….I can keep on studying and working mama at the same time, while Inuyasha is taking care of Yukio", said Kagome tried to convince her mom.
"Are you out of your mind? Kagome. Man cannot staying at home. They have to go to work. Stop all this nonsense. Besides, you are getting married now so you don't have to think about getting a job. Houjo will provide you everything. I just want you to be happy…my child. You had been sad for so long. You are still young…I want you to enjoy your life more", said Mrs. Higurashi then kissed Kagome on her forehead.
Someone is knocking at the door. Mrs. Higurashi had opened the door. It's her aunty, Mrs. Hitomi is carrying Yukio on her arms. He is crying.
"Kagome….I think he is hungry. You can feed him before the ceremony starts…."
"Ok…." said Kagome taking over Yukio from Mrs. Hitomi. Then everyone is leaving her alone at her room.
She opened her kimono little bit and breastfeeding Yukio. He looked so cute with those red cheeks. She is caressing his face. She is enjoying so much to see her son sucking her nipple. Till she heard a sound like the windows has been opened. She couldn't see who that is since she was covered by the silky cloth on her face. It must be her mom because only female is allowed to come into a bride room.
"Mama ….is that you?…Look mama how grown he is….yes…he is really hungry... I think. I must change to the other side now…It's already sore…this side", said Kagome. Now she opened all her kimono top. Putting Yukio on the her left nipple. There is a silent for a moment. However, she can feel somebody's presence in the room.
"Mama…is everyone already come?" asked Kagome. But no answer. Suddenly, Kagome felt something is wrong. Immediately she pulled her kimono back when a strong hand had stopped her.
"Leave it like that….I am enjoying seeing you like this"
Kagome doesn't even to think again whose voice is that. She was trembling so hard almost dropping Yukio.
"I….Inuyasha!" she almost screamed when Inuyasha pulled away her cover and closed her mouth with his hand.
"bbrrr….please….get out now! Someone may see us", said Kagome feel so weak even to stand. She is slowly pulling her kimono to her shoulder. She was barely had anything on top when Inuyasha saw her.
"I don't care….You looks so beautiful….Kagome",said Inuyasha slowly putting his fingers on her robe and helping her to pull back the kimono. He strokes her fingers on purposely touching her nipple which still wet of her milk. He wipes it with his finger. For a moment, Kagome is frozen by the sensation all over her body. She is afraid she will not able to resist those feeling.
"Stop it! Don't do like this…Why you are here? How did you know I am here?" asked Kagome is now fixing back her kimono.
"You think you can get away easily from me….Kagome. Is that your baby….?", said Inuyasha now looking at Yukio.
So he didn't know. Luckily Yukio is sleeping and he was wrapped all over his head and body with the blanket. Kagome was so panic, she is holding Yukio so tight.
"Can I hold her…?" suddenly Inuyasha asked her.
Kagome is nodding her head.
"NO….he is sleeping….you can't. Please leave now….my mom will come…" said Kagome now almost wanted to cry.
"Khek….What happened to you? The look on your face as if as I will take away your baby", said Inuyasha felt offended.
"Inu….Inuyasha tell me why did you come back….." said Kagome.
"I am going to take you back with me….."said Inuyasha now looking at her.
"No…you can't…I don't want…..",said Kagome couldn't believe what she hear….she is struggling to put away her desires to run with Inuyasha and her wish to obey her family's wish to get married. So much too bear for her, she can't handle this tension, suddenly her body is falling down…and before it reaches to the ground Inuyasha's arms are holding her. Just at the same time, her arms losing the grip of Yukio. She managed to hold him back but can't help it when the top of the blanket are opened. Yukio is awakening by the sudden movement. He opened his eyes and looked directly to Inuyasha. Kagome can feel now Inuyasha's body is trembling. She can't describe with words how his reaction to see those two tiny doggy ears. He took Yukio from Kagome's arm and cried hoarsely,
"He….he is mine….YOU BITCH!…he is really mine".
"Inu..yasha….".
Kagome knew it that nothing is matter now….nothing she can say to him.
"Why….Kagome? Why did you have to lie? Who gives you the right to take him away from me….? Why… I cannot understand this", Said Inuyasha feeling of betrayal.
"Inuyasha….how could I tell you the truth? You didn't choose me from the beginning to be with you. You were in love with Kikyo. I didn't want you to come to me because you feel you have the obligation for this baby. Besides that, how do I know… you love me? You never say anything to me…." said Kagome in tears. Now all her make-up is gone. Her hair decoration is also messed up.
"Kagome….if you had told me earlier….you didn't have to go through like this. Did you know how much I wish you were carrying my baby.….how much I wanted you….to be with me…..I just can't accept why you ….fucking liar!", said Inuyasha is angry now.
He is wrapping Yukio with the blanket again and taking him to the windows.
"Inuyasha…..where are you going?" screamed Kagome.
"I always take what is mine…..Kagome. You should have known me better….before you lied to me….If you wanted to marry that man. You go ahead….but I won't let you take away my son", said Inuyasha so cold in his voice. He is getting ready now to jump when Kagome immediately running towards him and holding his arms.
"No……..don't take him away…..Please…." cried Kagome begging him.
"Then come with me..." said Inuyasha.
"I can't….How could I leave my family in the middle of this…..Inuyasha….I am begging you. Don't take Yukio from me"
"So Yukio….is his name. Kagome… if you want him back then you get it yourself…." said Inuyasha then pushing her away. He is leaving now with Yukio in his arms.
"No……………please come back here….Inuyasha….Osu…..", I can't say that…..Yukio will be hurt said Kagome. I will not forgive you Inuyasha for doing this.
After that she can only cries and cries to see Inuyasha and Yukio is gone from her sight now. Then everything is suddenly blank and she felt to the ground.
To be continued.
