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Chapter 14

Kagome rushed through the doors of the office of interior design that she had owned. Becoming an interior designer was an unexpected course. She had always known that she would be the keeper of the shrine that she had lived in but somehow, the art class that she had taken in high school turned her decisions around. Now, she was a part time shrine keeper and designer.

"Hi Kagome." A cheery voice called out.

"Hey there Rin! How was the wedding that you went to?" Kagome asked while booting up her computer.

"Oh, it was okay. I should have just ditched it and gone to your party instead." The twenty eight year old said.

Kagome laughed. Even though Rin was almost thirty, she still acted like a teen.

"So, did you find anyone there that you like?" Kagome slyly said.

"Psh. I tell you Kagome, I'm going to make it into this world as a single woman and you nor anyone else will change it." Rin countered stubbornly.

"Alright alright. I give." Kagome said, whilst checking her email.

"So, any new jobs for me Rin?"

"Well, both of us are supposed to go and meet this CEO of a company that's going to build a ski resort on the mountains."

Kagome nodded as she erased all the junk mail.

"I was wondering, Kagome. Could you go alone?" Rin asked.

That caught Kagome's attention. Alone? No way. She needed Rin there. She was a better talker.

"Rin!! I can't go alone! Why can't you come anyway?" Kagome whined.

Sighing Rin explained, "Well, I have to train these three interns that are wanting to become interior designers and they are American. I think their names are Jason, Jurneyo and Addam." Her forehead scrunched as she tried and pronounced their foreign names. (There you go guys, your part in the story J)

Kagome rolled her eyes. Why now of all days? This was a huge company and she needed Rin's talking skills.

"It's alright Rin. I think I could handle it. When is the appointment anyway?" Kagome asked.

"Um, in half an hour." She casually said.

Kagome's hands slammed on top of her desk.

"HALF AN HOUR???!!! Rin! You could've told me earlier! It takes me 25 minutes to get to the office and you know I always want to leave five minutes to get ready and all that!" Kagome scolded as she slipped on her coat and scarf.

"Relax, you'll do fine. Go on." Rin reassured as she pushed Kagome out the door.

Kagome walked quickly to her sleek silver Lexus and drove to the company.

"Hi! I'm Kagome from Polaris! Hmmm, definitely not, too perky. Let's try another. Okay! I got it! Hello Mister….ummm...mister…" Kagome smacked her head on her steering wheel. She didn't even know his name! How was she going to do this?

Her heels made tapping sounds on the sidewalk as Kagome walked to the entrance of the big building.

"S'cuse us miss." A pair of voices called out from behind her.

Kagome stepped away as the two men were lugging a miniature house on a platform. However, one of the men bumped and a piece of the house came off landing on the ground unnoticed by the two movers. Kagome's gloved hand daintily picked the piece and called out to the movers but they had already gone up the elevator.

"Oh well." she whispered slipping the piece in her purse. She walked up to the front desk receptionist and asked which level the CEO office was located.

"Ah yes, Mr. Suzumi is waiting for you. He's waiting for you on the top floor, the fiftieth floor." Kagome nodded her thanks and walked to the elevator. She checked her watch and found that she had five ten minutes. "Maybe speeding here paid off." she smirked.

The elevator doors finally opened to reveal a bustling office. People were rushing around with stacks of paper and telephones were constantly ringing. To think the company just started a week ago in its new branch. Kagome was staring at the ruckus when a calm voice startled her.

"Can I help you miss?" She found herself staring in golden depths. Her mind whirred thoughts of Inuyasha, he had the same exact eyes. But then her eyes looked away from his eyes and found that it was not Inuyasha. The man in front of her had long silver hair (just like Inuyasha she thought) and was tall. He had a regal appearance and looked like a tough business man. (Guess who it is!!)

"Oh, erm, I'm here to meet with the CEO, Mr. Suzumi." The man nodded and indicated her to follow him. They walked through a clump of cubicles and such. They passed quite a few people and finally reached a door to what looked like a big office. He opened the door and Kagome entered.

"My name is Sesshoumaru Kamisaki. No formalities please, we will be working together after all. Mr. Suzumi and I share the position of CEO. He will be with you in a moment, I shall fetch him." With that, he closed the door and walked away.

Kagome gazed around the office. A mahogany desk with a leather chair graced in the center of the office, in front of the window showing all of Tokyo. It was a breathtaking view.

She tore her eyes away from the city view to look around more. The bookshelves that lined the wall were filled with thick volumes filled with information on business. A few more decorations filled the spacious office but one caught her eye.

It was the house that had lost the little piece earlier on. She looked closer at it. It was a quaint but large building. The miniature house had two levels and five rooms. There was even furniture in it! Then she took out the piece that had fallen from her purse. She carefully looked at it and noticed that it was a tiny lamp. Kagome examined the house to find where the missing lamp was supposed to be. There! It was in the living room on top of a mini table. Now, the scene was complete.

The door opened, making Kagome straighten up and look. Sesshoumaru entered with a man behind him. He stepped aside and revealed, Shizuki?

Kagome was overcome with shock, how could this be possible? She was working with the man that greatly resembled her first love. Brushing her thoughts aside, she walked to greet Shizuki.

"Good day, Mr.Suzumi." Kagome greeted politely. She watched his eyes widened and a smile graced his lips.

"Kagome, no formalities please, I just hate them, Shizuki will be just fine. Now, please have a seat and my partner and I will discuss the details of this project." His tone changing from friendly to business in a flash.

Kagome sat down with a pad of paper to take down notes. She was there to help design the inside of the building. It was the usual job, with one big difference, the budget was really big. The meeting went by in an hour and it was time for Kagome to go.

"It was nice to meet the both of you." Kagome waved and left into the elevator. The two nodded and went back into their respected offices.

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"Hi, welcome to Dr. Miroku's office, how may I help you?" A pretty secretary asked. Sango rolled her eyes. Typical Miroku, choosing a secretary with looks.

"Yes, tell him, Sango's here to see him." The secretary nodded and walked back to the clinic.

"Be there in a sec Sango!" Miroku's voice shouted. Sango sat down and read a magazine while she waited.

Fifteen minutes later, a man with dark brown eyes walked out with a patient.

"Be careful, don't strain your back too much for three weeks. I recommend taking pain killers for the jolts of pain." The patient nodded. Miroku sighed and sat down next to Sango.

"Hey Sango."

"Hi. Now, why did you call me here for?" His eyes glinted, not a good sign.

"Now now Sango, no need to get mad. I just wanted to ask you if you wanted to go out to dinner with me."

"Sure." Sango agreed.

"Hold on, let me get my stuff."

Sango waited patiently waited for him to gather his things and tell his secretary to lock up. The two went in Miroku's car, as Sango had walked to his office.

"After you my lady." He mocked as he opened her door for her. She rolled her eyes and slipped in. Closing her door, he smiled and went to his side. The engine started and the lively pair took off.

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"I don't know why I'm here; this could be the worst mistake of my life." Ayame murmured as she stared at the door in front of her. This particular door was the door to Kouga's apartment. Hesitating, she knocked.

"Coming!" Kouga's voice called out.

The door opened to reveal Kouga in a t-shirt and jeans.

"Ayame! Come in! Sit!" Kouga told her as she stepped in.

"Kou-Kouga, I came here to tell you something."

"Hold on, let me make you some tea."

Ayame waited on the sofa, twisting her gloves nervously. Kouga's figure appeared and he placed the cup of tea in front of her.

His ice blue eyes looked at her in curiosity.

"What did you want to tell me?"

Her emerald eyes looked down, unable to hold the gaze with him. She hesitated and finally words came out.

"I-I love you Kouga."

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Dun Dun Dun!!! Ayame confessed her feelings! Sango and Miroku are going out on a date and Shizuki and Kagome are working together! What will happen next? Find out next time on Winter's Hanyou, chapter number 15! Oh and if you could tell me, do you want Shizuki and Sesshoumaru to be related, as in half brothers or something?

Reviews are always welcome! Tell me what you think! Sorry if there are mistakes, I don't have time to read it three times. Thanks for reading!

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