Chapter 21

Higurashi's Residence

When Kagome woke up, she found herself lying on the bed. Her mom was sitting next to her. She was so worried.

"Kagome….what's happened? Why you look so awful like this? Where is Yukio?",asked Mrs. Higurashi.

"Inu…Inuyasha took him….mama",said Kagome now crying very hard.

"I knew it…this will happen….that's why I want Houjo marry you soon and take you away from here",said Mrs. Higurashi sadly.

"Kagome….do you think…Yuki will be better staying at Inuyasha's world. At least in there, none will say anything about his appearance. Think about it! If he is here, people will think weird about him and talk nasty…",said Mrs. Higurashi.

"I don't care what people think….he is my son….he is my flesh and blood. I love him. I will not let my son grow without a mom…..mama I have to take him back",said Kagome trying to get up from the bed now.

"Kagome….did you forget….today is your marriage day. Everyone has been waiting so long for you now including Houjo. They are all so worried why the bride hasn't come out",asked Mrs. Higurashi gently.

"How can I go through with this…when my mind is with Yukio….mama please give me a chance…this time. I have to take him back from Inuyasha",said Kagome. She is kneeling down now besides her mom's feet.

"Please…mum….I promise you I will come back to fulfil my duty… marry to Houjo as you wish…but right now…I need to find my son…",said Kagome with tears.

"If that you really want?",suddenly a voice from the door. It's Houjo.

"I am sorry….to come here but I just worried about Kagome….",said Houjo. He is so different in his formal groom dress. He looked handsome.

"Come here…Houjo. I leave you two to talk now…",said Mrs. Higurashi then come out from the room.

"Kagome….tell me…do you still want to marry me?",said Houjo. He is sitting next to her.

"I can't answer that Houjo…I have to find my baby first. You understand, don't you?",asked Kagome.

There is silent for a moment between them. Then….

"Will you come back again after you have found your baby….to marry me….Kagome?",said Houjo. Kagome can see how disappointed and heart broken is Houjo.

"I am sorry….Houjo…really sorry….I know you are a good man. You are always there for me. You care for me deeply. Please forgive me…you don't deserve me…as your wife. I only cause you more trouble….",said Kagome now she bent down her body in front of him with tears all over her face. Nothing can describe how this two feeling.

"Kagome….why you didn't love me? Who is this man that you love him so greatly? What is his name",asked Houjo with jealousy in his voice.

"His name is Inuyasha. It's not your fault. You didn't do anything wrong. In fact, any girl would be very lucky to have you as husband. You are a good man",said Kagome.

"Do you think I am supposed to feel happy to hear that?",said Houjo sadly.

" Houjo…I also can't answer you why I didn't love you…It is not up to me…Houjo. It's my fate. I fall in love with Inuyasha. If I hadn't met him I probably will end up with you",said Kagome is holding Houjo's hands now.

"Kagome….do you think… you can give yourself a chance to love me….please…",said Houjo.

How could she refuse this good man's wish. At least that the thing she can offers him.

"Houjo…I will try….when I got my baby back…I will come to you".

"Can I come with you?",asked Houjo.

"You can't Houjo….this is only between me and Inuyasha….",said Kagome.

"Ok…I will postpone our marriage then….till you come back",said Houjo with the emotion all over his face.

"Thank you so much…..Houjo. Thank you",said Kagome gave him a kiss on his forehead.

When Houjo come out from the room, Kagome immediately changed all her clothes and started packing whatever she needs in Sengoku Jidai (Feudal Area).

I come to get you Yukio…..and Inuyasha prepared to get what you deserved said Kagome.