Saiyuki Himitara

A Love till' the End of Time

Chapter 3

Sesshoumaru wasn't the type of man to pursue a women. They always came to him willing; he didn't have to do anything. His looks, money and power got him anything he wanted. Right now, he is the most powerful man in Japan. Ever since he took over Taisho corp. he's been on the news, on magazines as Japan's most eligible bachelor. The women were already hounding him no doubt it will be doubled now. The only woman that doesn't seem to be taken in by his charm is the one woman he could see himself having a relationship with, Kagome.

After the New Year's party at Kagome's house last week, he couldn't stop thinking about the kiss they shared. He knows she needs some time to get over Inuyasha. Maybe he'll give her a call after work. "Mr. Taisho…" came Sesshoumaru's secretary. "Mr. Onigumo Naraku is holding for you on line 1." Naraku has been trying to merge with his company since his father died.

His father didn't trust Naraku and neither did he. "What is it Naraku," Sesshoumaru said in a monotone voice. "Sesshoumaru I was hoping to schedule a meeting with you. I've been interested in merging with Taisho corp. for a while now, I am sure your more reasonable than your late father. All due respect," you could hear the sarcasm in his voice. 'How dare he,' thought Sesshoumaru.

"And how would your company benefit me, Naraku. Because the only thing I see this merging would benefit is yourself," Sesshoumaru's voice was dripping with venom. He couldn't stand Naraku. "Think of the future, with your company and my company together will be unstoppable," Naraku was starting to get annoyed with Sesshoumaru's reluctance.

"Taisho corp. is already the biggest company in Japan, I do not see how merging with Shikon enterprises will benefit me in the future…," Sesshoumaru was through dealing with Naraku. "I am not nor will I ever be interested in your company. Do not contact me again about this Naraku." Sesshoumaru was heated. How dare that loser think he would merge with him when his father wouldn't.

When he hung up the phone on Naraku he went over to his large window overlooking Tokyo.

He thought back to the first time he even heard of Onigumo Naraku, his father had brought him to work with him, he was so excited.

Flashback

'Do you own this whole building father,' an energetic 8 year old boy asked.

'Yes son, I own this company and many more like it.' replied an older man with silver hair reaching just below his waist and golden eyes, he looked to be in his mid-30's.

As InuTaisho walked into the office with his son, his secretary informed him, Onigumo Naraku was on the phone. InuTaisho went to go answer the phone. 'We've had this discussion before Naraku, I am not interested.' his father said sternly. Sesshoumaru noticed his father's face when a look of horror appeared on it, then it was replaced with one of anger. "Listen to me Naraku, the next time you threaten my family it will be the last thing you do.' InuTaisho slammed the phone down on the receiver.

'Father, is everything alright,' asked Sesshoumaru with concern. 'Everythings fine my son.'

'Let me show you my office, this is daddy's desk where he makes big decisions, this is daddy's chair were daddy sits while he's making those big hard decisions, and this is daddy's…' Sesshoumaru toned him out and looked around the office for something reallying interesting. He saw a button on the side of his father's desk and pushed it. When he pushed it, a bright light shown from behind him, he turned around to see the largest window he'd ever seen. It reached from one wall to the next.

He walked over and peered out.

He felt like he was on top of the world. His father noticed he wasn't paying attention to him. He saw his amazed face and walked over to him putting a hand on his shoulder.

'Wow, all this is yours father, you can see the whole world from here,' said a wide-eyed Sesshoumaru. He looked to his father. InuTaisho laughed at his son's behavior. 'Not the whole world son, but most of Tokyo.'

'One day this will all be yours son,' his father said kneeling down to look him in the eye,' of course your younger brother Inuyasha will have a place in my company also.' said the elder man.

'All mine father really,' Sesshoumaru said looking back out the window. He smiled, 'All mine,' he whispered again

End Flashback

"Jaken"

A small toadish looking man came scampering into the office. He accidently tripped over his own foot. He gave a quick apology for falling and answered Sesshoumaru. "Yes m'lord," Sesshoumaru wanted to laugh at Jaken's behavior but didn't. "You will look after Rin today; take her to the zoo or the park, after work I won't be home till later." Sesshoumaru set back down at his desk, meaning that was it, you can leave. When he looked up Jaken was still there. "Might I ask were m'lord is going," Jaken started to squirm under his stoic gaze. "Never mind m'lord, stupid question," Jaken said running out of the office, afraid he was going to be fired for asking the question.

Naraku was furious, he couldn't believe he was being turned down by another Taisho. He needed this company to make him on top. Then he could overthrow Sesshoumaru and take over. He'd be the biggest company in the world. Since Sesshoumaru was being uncooperative he'd have to do it the hard way.

"Kagura"

"Yes Naraku" Oh how Kagura hated working for Naraku. She didn't have a choice though, she was indebted to him and this was the only way to pay it off. Plus she had to take are of her little sister Kanna. "Come in, have a seat," What is he up to,' she thought.

"What I need you to do is…

Inuyasha's been keeping his distance from Kagome to give her time to cool down. He was sure she didn't really want to break up with him. It was just her anger talking, right? Yes, but it's been a week already and he hasn't heard from her. Miroku told him about Sesshoumaru coming over and spending New Year's with her, he failed to mention the kissing part though, he didn't want him to do anything rash.

Inuyasha couldn't understand why Sesshoumaru would even be at Kagome's house. They didn't even know each other, so why would they spend New Year's together. He had to ask her. That's why he was pacing outside her front door. He was trying to get his words right so he wouldn't sound accusing.

Inuyasha knocked on the door, having what he wanted to say in his head. Mr. Higurashi, Kagome's grandfather answered the door, before Inuyasha had a chance to ask was Kagome home, Mr. Higurashi yelled, "DEMON" and placed a sticky piece of paper on his forehead. Ms. Higurashi came and shooed her father away. "Nice to see you again Inuyasha," said Ms. Higurashi cheerily. "Nice to see you again too Ms. Higurashi, is Kagome home." "Yes she's home, come on in,"

"Kagome dear you have a visitor," yelled Ms Higurashi. "OK, MOM, I'LL BE RIGHT DOWN," yelled Kagome from upstairs.

Kagome came bounding downstairs. When she spotted Inuyasha she froze, she wasn't expecting him. "Hey Inuyasha," came Kagome's reluctant voice. "Hey Kags" They moved to sit in the living room.

"So what are you doing here?" asked Kagome.

"I don't like how we left things last time we spoke. We left everything so open."

"I think I made it pretty final when I said we were over Inuyasha," Kagome didn't want to do this with him again. "Kagome you don't mean that, one little mistake and you want to end our 4 year relationship," Inuyasha didn't want to believe Kagome.

"You decided to end our relationship when you slept with another woman. You decided it was over not me," said Kagome standing up. "I already apologized for that Kagome, what more do you want me to say," "You don't have to say anything Inuyasha. It's over. That's it. Nothing else to say." Kagome was starting to get frustrated with Inuyasha. "Does this have anything to do with you being with my brother at the party," Inuyasha asked accusingly.

"How do you even know about that," asked Kagome.

"I didn't even know you to know each other," Inuyasha said.

"We don't, I mean we didn't, we met at a diner and when he said he was your brother I invited him to my mom's party, BIG DEAL," Kagome screamed that last part.

"It is a big deal Kagome when you…" "Kagome telephone," her mom said from the kitchen. Kagome was relieved something interrupted her and Inuyahsa. "Hello" "Hello, Kagome,"

came a deep velvety voice.

"Oh hi Sesshoumaru," said Kagome shyly.

"WHAT, WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING CALLING YOU, KAGOME." Inuyasha was furious what was that bastard doing calling his woman.

"As you can hear, Inuyasha is over," said Kagome eye twitching in annoyance.

"I called to ask if you wanted to have dinner with me tonight, there's this new Italian restaurant that's opening up and I would like to try it with you," Sesshoumaru said confidently.

"Um… I don't know if that's a good idea, I mean…" if your reluctance have anything to do with my brother, I assure you I am nothing like him," said Sesshoumaru.

He had never been turned down by a woman, and he was confident it would never happen.

"No, that's not the reason, it's just…," she said eyeing Inuyasha from the corner of her eye. "Kagome what's he doing calling you, your still my woman." That was the last straw. "Sure I'd love to go out with you tonight, Sesshoumaru," said Kagome.

Inuyasha mouth dropped.

"Great, I'll pick you up around 7:00 o'clock," he said.

"I'll be ready, bye," Kagome hung up the phone and sighed.

"Like hell you're going out with him, Kagome. We need to work this out between us." Inuyasha said angrily.

"Inuyasha you know your way out," she walked past him and ran up the stairs, she had to call Sango and tell her about her date with Sesshoumaru, what was she going to wear.

Inuyasha stood in the living room not quit getting what just happened. He had to go see Sesshoumaru and get some answers, he wasn't about to take what was his.

Sesshoumaru was in his huge walk-in closet going through his many designer clothes for his date tonight.

He decided to go for a black Armani suit, with a burgundy shirt. He didn't wear ties to much, he grabbed a pair or black Stacey Adam dress shoes and went into his bathroom.

Inuyasha was pulling into the driveway, he saw Sesshoumaru's 2006 Lexus parked out front so he knew he was home.

Sesshoumaru was coming out of the shower when Inuyasha rudely barged into his room. "How dare you Sesshoumaru," said Inuyasha. "Where do you get off asking Kagome out on a date. She's my girlfriend have you forgotten."

"I distinctly remember Kagome telling me she broke up with you, meaning she's free to be pursued by other, better men," said Sesshoumaru unraveling his towel and letting it fall to the floor. Inuyasha couldn't believe this bastard was getting dressed in front him.

"Listen Seshoumaru, I can't stop you from going out with Kagome, but remember, she'll always be in love with me, I was her first." Inuyasha left out of the room, not wanting to see his brother in all his glory anymore.

Sesshoumaru knew taking of the towel would make Inuyasha leave quicker. It was his room, hell it was his house know, the little ingrate better be glad he didn't kick him out. Plus if want to expose himself he could, he wasn't ashamed. After all he was well endowed.

"I have nothing to wear Sango," said Kagome throwing things out of her closet. "Sango," said Kagome whiningly. Sango still could not believe Sesshoumaru the richest most sexiest man in Japan had asked her out. Not that she wasn't happy for her, just a little jealous.

"Are you listening to me?" Sango broke out of her trance when she heard Kagome speaking. "What did you say," "I have nothing to wear," Kagome said with a groan.

Sango went to the back of Kagome's closet and pulled out a knee length, spaghetti strap black dress. It flared at the bottom. "What's wrong with this Kagome," asked Sango holding the dress up to Kagome's body.

"I can't wear that," said Kagome blushing.

"Why not, it would look good on you, go try it on," told Sango pushing Kagome in the bathroom.

5 minutes later Kagome came out the bathroom looking hot. "Damn, you look hot, he isn't going to keep his eyes off you," said Sango looking Kagome up and down, (not in a gay way, in a friend way). "Really, you don't think it's too much?" asked Kagome. "Naw, he'll love it, now let's find you some shoes and you'll be good to go.

Sesshoumaru pulled up to the shrine at 7:00 o'clock.

He knocked on the door, and a little boy version of Kagome answered the door. "Konbanwa, young man, is Kagome ready." asked Sesshoumaru.

"Are you Kagome's new boyfriend?" asked Souta teasingly "because if you are…" Kagome came down the stairs and heard Souta talking to someone at the door it was Sesshoumaru. 'Oh no,' she thought. "…she had diahharea for a week," "SOUTA," yelled Kagome. "Oh no, got to go, bye," said Souta running. "Little brother," mumbles Kagome. "I know the feeling," she heard Sesshoumaru say.

"You look absolutely stunning," he said admiring Kagomes curves in the dress.

"Thank you," Kagome said blushing.

"Are you ready," he asked silkily,

"Yes," was her quick reply.

When they arrived at the restaurant, valley parkers opened the door for him and Kagome. Sesshoumaru gave him the keys so he could park the car. As Sesshoumaru and Kagome were walking into the restaurant there was camera's all over snapping pictures of them. Trying to see who Sesshoumaru was with.

They finally made it into the restaurant, which Kagome was glad for, she didn't like all that attention.

They waiter quickly escorted them to their seats; see as how it was Sesshoumaru he didn't need reservations.

"Would you like to order now sir," asked the waiter.

"Yes, I'll have the chicken totillini dish," said Sesshoumaru. "And you miss," asked the waiter smiling at Kagome, which made her blush.

"I'll just have the spaghetti," said Kagome. "Your order's will be ready momentarily," said the waiter walking away and giving Kagome a wink. This made her blush redder. Sesshoumaru noticed this and did not like it.

"Thanks for bringing me here Sesshoumaru, it's really nice. Inuyasha never brought me to places like this," Kagome said looking around. The place really was beautiful, the waiter gave them a table by the balcony, there was a beautiful garden outside. In the inside table were arranged in various sections, not too crowded. The lighting was moderately set, not too bright and not to dark. There was light piano in the background. "You really do look beautiful tonight," she heard him say. "Thanks, you look kawaii in your suit," she said shyly.

"I know, but thanks anyway," he said haughtily.

She laughed at his egotistical smirk. It was cute coming from him. "Inuyasha is a fool for letting you go, you're a remarkable woman Kagome, once your mine I'm never going to let you go," Kagome couldn't believe Sesshoumaru was giving her all these compliments.

"Confident are we?" she said.

They started talking about casual things, Kagome telling him she attends Tokyo University, Sesshoumaru telling her about the company, until they were interrupted.

"Hello Sesshoumaru, always a pleasure," came a sinister voice.

Sesshoumaru glared at the man standing over him.