Chapter 3 – Disturbance at the Ball
Kagura picked up the files Kouga had asked for. He really was a nice looking man but he just wasn't her type. She wasn't fond of him after he told her the rules of working at Howling Inc. Just like at Taisho Corp. she had to attend different events on his arm and dress appropriately. She could do that but she didn't want to go with him.
The Lee Corporation annual 'ball' of sorts was coming up. She however wanted to be on her as she now called him, 'Sessy-sama's' arm. That wasn't going to happen and her mind turned to other things.
What was Sesshoumaru doing then? Was he thinking of her? Did he finally understand that by firing her he got rid of the best thing that graced his office? Who wouldn't; come on she was good-looking, respectful, and could fuck till there was no tomorrow. Or so she'd been told.
Her mind went to the position she once held. Had Sesshoumaru found someone else to fill the position or was he waiting for her to come back for it. She was determined to believe in her second choice and sighed opening the door to 'Mr. Menomaru's' office. She really didn't see what girls saw in the man besides that he was nice to look at.
Stepping inside she walked to the desk and said, "Here are the files you asked for Mr. Menomaru. I've gone over them and made sure everything was in order for your merger with Mr. Wind," she bit out the 'Wind' because it was her bastard brother Naraku. He didn't deserve the last name and often agreed with her but said something like, 'because it makes you so angry Kagura I shall keep it.' It was usually said with pride that made her blood turn cold.
His name hadn't always been Wind, but Onigumo until her mother adopted him. That was a sad day indeed. The day she became adopted sister to that bastard. He didn't even call to see how Kanna was doing. Shouldn't he care that his youngest sister no longer had parents? No… this was Naraku of course he didn't care.
"Thank you Kagura you may go back to work now," Kouga said. He made it sound as if she'd just got him a cup of coffee and she raised an eyebrow.
"Sir, is there something wrong?" Kagura asked kindly. Sure she could be a bitch but she didn't like to be one every signal second of the day.
Kouga looked up and asked, "Why do you ask Kagura?"
"Well Mr. Menomaru, you just told me to 'go back to work' when I am working," Kagura blinked a few times. She really wanted to know this. After all she was the biggest gossip around the office and wanted to hear what was wrong with her boss. Also she was nosey at times, though it always got her into trouble.
"I can't stop thinking about Kagome, ok," Kouga bit out harshly. He glared at his assistant and watched as she began to glare back.
"Well sir, I'm sure Ms. Ki is thinking of you as well. Another thing, you don't have to be so rash Mr. Menomaru, I'm your assistant not your 'take things out on' toy," Kagura huffed before walking from the office. For an extra measure she slammed the door behind her making the different pictures and awards shudder along the wall.
Walking back into her office Kagura reminded herself to go get a formal dress for the annual ball held by Lee Corp. Her mind was on other things while he typed on the computer. Mainly if she'd see Sesshoumaru at the ball and how good he'd look wearing his tux.
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Kouga couldn't get his mind to stay on work. It kept returning to Kagome and what she was doing then. Did she have a new job yet? What and where was it? Was she thinking about him like Kagura said she was? If she was what was she thinking about? He told himself that it would be his body or mind. Yeah that would be what she was thinking about. After all he was a very rich man who could take care of her. Yes, he was just what Kagome needed in her life and god damnit he was going to give it to her. Well as soon as he found her phone number since he forgot it and lost the card with it on the damn thing. Damn his life sucked at times. Another thought popped into his head; maybe Kagome would be at the ball. After all she had been offered jobs from both Inu-trash-a and Banky-boy so maybe she was working for one of them. If she were surely she'd be at the Annual Lee Corporation Ball? He'd ponder on that later; he still had work to do. Not that it mattered his mind wouldn't leave the hatred look Kagome gave him as she quit her job. It had been so fucking forceful and so fucking hot. Hell she look sexy anytime but when angered she looked extra sexy like it was just for him.
His mind strayed again and he shook his head knowing for a fact he wouldn't be able to work. With that in mind he walked from his office and knocked on Kagura's before entering. "Kagura I'm going home for the day," he said before closing the door and walking toward the elevator. Hey it might only be around noon but he was the employer. If he fucking wanted to go home then he fucking could. His chest puffed out a bit with male arrogance as he walked from the elevator toward the main doors.
"Have a nice day Mr. Menomaru," Ayame's voice came. Kouga turned and stared at the red headed woman. She was very nice looking with her green eyes and red hair. Why he hadn't noticed before was beyond him but he smiled and walked toward the door.
Ayame watched him go and sighed. Even with Kagome gone he didn't notice her more then he did before. She turned when someone tapped her on the shoulder. A man with short black hair, and brown eyes stood behind her. She smiled and asked, "Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Yes. My name is Hiten and I was wondering if you'd like to go out… sometime? Its ok if you don't I was just wondering," Hiten said in a rush making Ayame have to really listen to what he was saying.
Her smile brightened and she said, "Sure how 'bout Sunday?"
"That would be great thanks Ayame," Hiten said running toward the closing elevator doors. He waved when he caught it and smiled back at her before entering.
Ayame giggled a bit before going back to work. She would need to get something better to wear then what was in her closest for her date. After all she only had either old or baggy clothing hanging in there. Damn even her underwear or even her panties and bras were over ten months old. Probably more knowing her and her lets go buy everything but clothes shopping trips. Giggling again she picked up the papers left on her desk and began making her way toward the elevator. She'd need to put these on Kouga's desk, or have Kagura do it.
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Sesshoumaru sighed sitting back down in his seat. He hadn't gotten much sleep last night and it wasn't helping his attitude. Then Nazuna's happy one hadn't helped so he snapped at her to shut up and get back to work. She'd just huffed until he asked where Kagome was? Apparently Kagome had gotten to work early and was in her office. He was sure her mood would be happier then Nazuna's so he was trying to calm down before telling her to get her butt in his damn office.
After five minutes he pressed the button to Kagome's office and roughly replied, "Get in here, and bring me a cup of coffee while you're at it." Letting go before she could reply he sat back and waited for her to enter with his much needed cup of coffee.
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Staring at the intercom Kagome huffed. How dare he talk to her like some slave? He might be her employer but she wasn't going to let him push her around. Standing up she made her way to the coffee machine to get him a cup of black with one spoon of sugar. How he drank it that way was beyond her but whatever it wasn't like she was drinking the damn stuff.
She walked passed Nazuna's desk, who in turn looked up and motioned for her to stop. "Kagome don't let your anger get to you. He might say rude things but its only because he is in a bad mood himself. Just let whatever he said to you pass," Nazuna said it in a comforting voice. After all she knew Kagome the best and knew from the look in her eye that she was going to give Sesshoumaru a run for his money.
"Well he shouldn't have barked at me like I was his pet. Whatever I say he has coming to him," Kagome said walking passed her friend and into Sesshoumaru's office. She didn't bother to knock since he said she didn't have to and walked up to his desk. Setting the coffee down she watched him turn his chair and glance down at the cup.
"Took you long enough," Sesshoumaru said shortly after. He watched and saw Kagome stiffen up. Glancing up at her he wondered what she would say after all from what Nazuna said she was a little spitfire at times.
"Well if it took me so long maybe you should have got it yourself Sesshoumaru-sama," Kagome said narrowing her eyes. Sure she worked here and for him but she wasn't going to take his shit. Too fucking bad if he had a rough night he didn't have to take it out on her!
"Really? Well maybe I should hire someone who is able to do the work since you can't girl," He said it with a little force. His own eyes narrowed and he waited for her reaction. He wondered for a second and was sure she would run from the room crying however Kagome Ki had other plans.
"My name isn't girl. It's not girl, whore, slut, bitch, Ice Queen, or any of those other names I've been called over the years ok. It's Kagome… got that Ka-go-me. It's not that hard to say," Kagome growled out looking down at him as he sat there.
"Well Ka-go-me go and get some paper because I need you to take a memo. Then I want you to type it and bring it to me for signing. Do you understand or must I hire someone to do that as well?" Sesshoumaru said through clenched teeth never looking up at her. He watched as she left but not before glaring at him and slamming the door behind her.
Sighing he realized he'd just got on her bad side. That meant when she came back in she'd be even worse. Why had he lost control like that? He never lost control and yet here he was and he was trying to get into a verbal fight with a little girl. Well to him that was what she was since 1) she was still a virgin 2) she was childish and 3) she showed no respect for him at times. There was that word: times. Sure other 'times' she showed plenty of respect but she wasn't now. Huffing he slouched but straightened up when the door began to open. So she wasn't knocking anymore. Why?
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Kagome left his office slamming the door once again. Before she'd left she stated, "Of course Sesshoumaru-sama," with as little respect as she could. Damn he'd pissed her off treating her like some slave who would do whatever, whenever he wanted. It was nerve racking and she wasn't going to take it for much longer.
Slamming her own office door she walked over to the computer. After typing the memo he wanted she printed it and walked back to his door. Taking a few deep breaths she nodded and put on a smile before knocking lightly and opening the door.
"I see your knocking again," Sesshoumaru said as she walked over to his desk.
Kagome rolled her eyes and said, "Of course Sesshoumaru-sama, I mean you could be doing anything while in here alone."
Sesshoumaru looked up at her shocked. Was she saying that he would be doing something like pleasuring himself while in his office? Worse the way she said it he was sure she meant after thoughts of her. She was probably priding herself on it too. Women they were all the same, but then something else went through his head. She would pride herself on making his mood worse not the words meaning in itself. Damn Kagome Ki, and her stupid new attitude. Glaring he nearly barked darkly, "Of course."
Kagome's smile widened after he did. Oh yeah she was priding herself on making the 'oh so great Sesshoumaru-sama' loss his cool. She'd never seen him do such a thing but hey who was she to complain. Snickering a little she took back the signed memo and went to put it in an envelope before having it delivered.
Sesshoumaru glared as she went. Today is going to be a very long day, he thought darkly as she closed the door. Damn girl was making him insane.
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That day came and went and much like Sesshoumaru thought. However it was now over and he sat in his limo. He'd barked at Jaken worse then normal but now his thoughts went back to the enigma Kagome Ki. Yeah that would describe her well, especially after today. Damn woman did everything in her power to make him lose control of himself. How she did it was still beyond his reach but he would figure it out? Well he hoped so at least.
Jaken stared back at his boss. A smirk appeared on his lips as he caught the day dreamy look on Sesshoumaru's face. Maybe he should tell the young boy he was in love… or starting to fall. When he did however he would fall hard and fast, boy what a day that would be. Truly Sesshoumaru's glares, and words didn't hurt him but he was sure it would someone else if his boss wasn't careful when using them.
Sesshoumaru leaned back once again and sighed. Yes Kagome had done everything to make his life worse. In fact once he said something she always had a quick come back. The girl was good when it came to verbal fights. However a smirk graced his lips when he remembered the end of the day, he'd won their little fight. Not that Kagome seem overly pissed that he had but she had fumed from his office.
Laughing lightly, and to himself Sesshoumaru looked out the window. He'd lived in Tokyo his whole life and yet still he didn't see the beauty that lie within it. People would come and always say it was so pretty, or extremely beautiful, not to mention romantic. He never saw any of these things and began to wonder if other people around him were crazy.
Damn speaking of crazy, so was he. Fucking merging with his brother. That was something he never thought he'd do but when Kagome walked through his office doors he hadn't been able to keep his sane state of mind. Fucking woman was making him insane and he briefly thought of firing her. No he couldn't do that; she was perfect by his side. Never once did she let him bully her around, nor did she show less respect then she should at times. Well when she wasn't angered by something he did. Stupid woman… all women were the same… dumber then a rock.
Snickering his mind told him Kagome Ki was different. However he shook it off and went back to 'admiring' the scenery around him. Still he couldn't see what everyone else did and sighed to himself.
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The damn ball was but one day away. Kouga sat in his office rocking back and forth slightly. He hadn't been able to get in touch with Kagome. In fact every time he called it said, "This number is no longer available please end this call and try again." It made him angry that she had gone far enough to change her number since he had too much pride to go to her apartment. Dang he didn't even remember where the apartment was after everything that had happened. Then again maybe he was just forgot the real number, and was calling the wrong one. That could have happened right… right?
Kagura really didn't like her brother and didn't hide it. Every chance she got when he was there she would make rude comments. Her damn mouth nearly cost him a merger but luckily in the end Naraku had found it amusing and went through with the plan.
Sighing he stood from his chair. It was getting late and he would need to get home for some rest. Maybe he would see Kagome in his dreams again. Nodding to no one he walked forward in hopes of seeing his dream girl, right where she always was… his dreams'.
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Kagome stood in front of her mirror. She only had a few minutes until Sesshoumaru would be there and smiled at her image. She was wearing a black dress; it was long and elegant though not overly so. It tied behind her neck instead of sleeves much to her delight. Of course she also had white heels, and her hair was down spilling over the silky material.
A knock came from her door and she walked to greet her 'guest'. Opening the door she smiled and said, "I just need to grab and keys and lock the door."
Sesshoumaru nodded and eyed her form. She was very beautiful but he would never say that to anyone but himself. He nodded at her attire and waited until she came walking toward the door a coat over her shoulders, keys in hand, and smiling as if nothing could ruin her moment. "You look very nice Kagome," Sesshoumaru said looking into her eyes.
"Thanks so do you," she said looking at his white tux. How was it that they'd dressed in the opposite colors? Him light and her dark that was strange she could have sworn it was the other way around. Giggling to herself she followed him to his limo; her eyes widened when she saw it, her jaw dropping open.
Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow until he saw her looking at his ride, "Does my limo not suit you Ms. Ki?"
"No, its just I didn't think we'd be going in such… luxury," Kagome said as she climbed in.
Sesshoumaru watched as her ass lifted into the air slightly and grinned. Maybe going with her wouldn't be so bad. The view was great as long as he didn't have to look at her face. No that would only cause problems. He'd probably end up in a fight with her then.
They arrived shortly and greeted with respect. Kagome found herself dancing and laughing while standing next to, or hold hands with Sesshoumaru. Really when he let down his barrier to have fun he was a wonderful guy. Of course you'd never hear that come out of her mouth. She even had the chance to dance with Inuyasha and even Bank, and at one time Jakotsu who insisted she give him a dance.
Of course that changed after five minutes of talking with Bankotsu and Inuyasha. They'd been standing in a small circle talking about different things concerning the three companies. After about five minutes of doing so a voice was heard from behind Kagome.
"Kagome is that you?" came a voice from behind Kagome. She stiffened and noticed Sesshoumaru had put his arm around her shoulders to comfort her. Strange she never thought he had the heart to do such a thing.
Kagome turned and came face-to-face with Kouga, and a red eyed woman glaring at her. She raised an eyebrow at the woman's eerie but ignored it all the same. "Hello Kouga it's a pleasure seeing you again," Kagome said swallowing down her pride so she didn't yell his head off.
"No the pleasure is all mine Kagome," Kouga grinned and started forth but stopped when Sesshoumaru stepped forward. "What's your problem man?" Kouga asked glaring at the tall male.
"Stay away from my date and go to yours," Sesshoumaru hissed. He didn't know what had set him off but as soon as he saw Kouga eyeing Kagome his anger was provoked. He glared, his eyes cold and watched as Kouga took a step back.
"Look man I want to see my Kagome now get out of my way," Kouga growled. He didn't know whom this was but he wasn't going to be pushed from Kagome's eyes because of him.
Kagura stood there glaring at the female before her. How dare Sesshoumaru have this… this slut replace her? Her anger was beyond normal and she stepped forward her hand reaching out and grabbing Kagome's arm. "Just what do you think you're doing with my man?" Kagura hissed through clenched teeth.
Kagome glared back and laughed out saying calmly, "If he is your 'man' then why isn't he with you as 'your' date? Hmm?"
After a while Kagome figured she wasn't going to get an answer so she decided to say something else. The men were talking back and forth about why she was, and wasn't Kouga's women.
"Maybe its because your not his woman," Kagome said in a innocent voice, "Maybe he doesn't want you? Have you ever thought of that?"
"How dare you?" Kagura yelled her eerie getting the better of her.
Sesshoumaru himself was starting to list different reasons as to why Kagome wasn't Kouga's 'woman'. He didn't like the fact that someone thought Kagome was theirs when she wasn't. He figured it to be possessiveness since she was his employee and wasn't going to be leaving any time soon. Yeah that was it; it had nothing to do with Kagome herself. He just wanted her to be working at all times when at work and not drooling over a daydream about her new boyfriend.
"Kagome is my woman," Kouga said glaring once again. His voice was raising and he knew then he was losing respect by losing his cool. However Kagome was more important and he would get to her no matter what.
Kagura's fist came flying forward and slammed into Kagome's cheek. She glared down at the fallen female as Kagome hit the floor hair spilled around her. She watched through narrow eyes as Kagome got up on her elbow and touched her cheek before standing.
"Go ahead hit me again. It will be you going to jail not me," Kagome said calmly. Yes she was being abused but she wouldn't be the one getting into trouble. Not to mention if Kagura thought she was going to be able to hit her again the woman had a surprise in store for her. She stared at Kagura and waited for another blow when her fist came up however she opened her eyes when it never came.
Sesshoumaru turned and said, "Stop Kagura!" He knew full well Kagura wouldn't back down but he had to do something. He felt himself running forward to stop the assault Kagura was sure to deliver but another beat him to the punch.
"Don't you dare lay a hand on my friends'. I want both of you gone you've caused enough trouble tonight," Bankotsu stated holding Kagura's fist away from Kagome's face.
Others had turned to watch as it all played out. It was very clear to them something deep was going on but the group wasn't so sure about it themselves. Some of the watchers were confused, others angered, some joyed, while others – mostly women – were planning to get back at Kagome for taking the handsome male.
With Banks declaration two bodyguards came forward grabbing ahold of Kagura and Kouga pulling them toward the doors. Kagome stood rooted to her stop as she raised her hand once again to caress the bruising skin of her cheek. She couldn't understand why that bitch had done such a thing? It was strange that the bitch had such strong feeling for someone she didn't that she'd hit her. Sighing she looked up to find the concerned eyes of Sesshoumaru.
"Let me see," Sesshoumaru said pulling her hand from her face. He could clearly see the bruise forming beneath her skin and brushed the skin lightly. A jolt went through his skin not like before and he pulled his hand back. When he felt his pants tightened he excused himself and headed for the restroom.
This must never happen again, he thought as he forced down his erection. He didn't expect such a thing to happen and it scared him that it had. What had happened? He wasn't so sure but it didn't matter now. Once he forced down his arousal he went back to Kagome saying, "Shall we go?"
Nodding Kagome followed him toward the limo. She too had felt the sudden jolt and didn't quite understand what it ment. Sighing she climbed back into the darkness of the limo and sat down folding her hands in her lap waiting to be taken home. She'd had such a tiring night and just wanted to sleep it off.
