HERE I AM AGAIN...I am still in a Thai drama storm so that's why my chapters are coming out so slow..I have no self control. Plus I got work five days out of the week. SHRUG.

I OWN NOTHING. REALLY.

''And you're saying that Rin proposed that Sayo could live in your house because she doesn't like the idea of having Sara live with you?'' Father Ocha repeated.

Sesshomaru nodded. ''That's right, Father.''

''Don't you think she's right?'' Father Ocha asked.

''Of course not, Father,'' Sesshomaru answered.

''Son, please. Don't you think it's logical for a newlywed to be jealous of a young, pretty girl like Sara?'' Father Ocha questioned. ''Who also doesn't dissimulate her interest for you. It's understandable she's mad.''

''Rin is not jealous, Father,'' Sesshomaru denied. ''You're jealous when you're in love, and she never loved me. In fact, she hates me. What Rin wants is to bother me. She's a mad woman who'll find any reason to piss me off.''

''You don't stay behind!'' Father Ocha scolded.

''Me?'' Sesshomaru questioned.

''Yes, you,'' Father Ocha reinterated.

''Why?'' Sesshomaru questioned.

''Sesshomaru, let's be honest. I don't doubt you really care about Sara. And that you wanted her to stay in your house because of the care you feel for her. But, there's something about you, you want to annoy your wife. To make her feel that if she rejects you, there's another girl who would be really happy to comfort you. And if your intentions with Sara are to make your wife jealous, you could end up with something really nasty,'' Father warned. ''Besides, that's not what we arranged. We said you'd try to get close to her. And that's not the best way.''

''Rin doesn't let me get close to her. Everything about me bothers her! She asked me to let her friend come and visit for a while here, and I said yes. She wants to take care of making the school and medical center, and I said yes. I do everything to make her feel good. But, it's useless. She's still cold, and stubborn. And I don't have much patience!'' Sesshomaru exclaimed.

''Okay, son. Then, what are you going to do?'' Father Ocha asked.

''I don't know. I love her, Father,'' Sesshomaru admitted. ''Unfortunately, I'm in love with her. But, because of that I'll not let her manipulate me as she pleases to get crumbs.''

''Hold on, Sesshomaru, tell me something. Have you talked with her about all this business with her mom, the money, and that man she wanted to leave with? Did you tell her he's dead?'' Father asked.

''No, I didn't tell her anything,'' Sesshomaru revealed.

''Why?'' Father questioned.

''Because, every time I see her, we end up arguing. And why should we talk about that when things are clear, Father? She and her family took advantage of me, they've used me, and, in the last minute, she tried to betray me,'' Sesshomaru grimaced. ''But, fortunately, she couldn't. What else do we have to clear? Tell me.''

''Everything!'' Father shouted. ''Everything.''

''Then, she wants to leave?'' Tinoyo asked. ''When?''

''In a while,'' Sara answered.

''How are we going to make it? Sesshomaru will be here,'' Tinoyo reminded.

''No. He went to see Father Ocha to his house, and he didn't come back yet,'' Sara shared. ''I think we should wait until nightfall, don't you think? They don't sleep together, so, he won't notice his wife's gone until the next day, and she'll be far away by then.''

''No, niece. That could be dangerous for us. Sesshomaru won't stay still,'' Tinoyo said. ''He'll go after her, and when he finds her, what is she going to tell him? She'll tell him we helped her.''

''You're right,'' Sara groaned.

''Do you know where is she planning to go?'' Tinoyo asked.

''No, she didn't say. I imagine with her family,'' Sara guessed.

''Oh, don't be stupid, please. That'd be the first place he'd go looking for her,'' Tinoyo explained.

''I'll make her swear she won't say anything,'' Sara said.

''Do you know what would be good for you, dear? To let that woman disappear,'' Tinoyo hinted.

''What do you mean by that?'' Sara questioned.

''I don't know. She might have an accident. Or bump into the guys who're robbing in the road, and turn up dead,'' Tinoyo offered.

''Uncle, would you dare to-?'' ''And you, what would you be capable of doing to have Sesshomaru just for yourself? Think about it. What good is it for us to let that woman go away when Sesshomaru would bring her back in a few days, and it's dangerous for us if she tells him we helped her? That woman is a problem we have to bury.''

Sara thought about it for a moment before a smile spread across her face at the thought of her being with Sesshomaru, forever. ''All right. Do whatever you want, but, make sure she never returns.''

Rin looked down at her watch for what seemed like the hundredth time until she finally heard a small knock on her bedroom door.

''It's Sara.'' Rin heard from the other side of the door and hurried to open it.

''Sesshomaru has just arrived,'' Sara informed her. ''If I were you, I'd have dinner with him so he doesn't suspect anything.''

''But you haven't told me anything. What will we do?'' Rin asked.

''Well, after midnight, when everybody is asleep, I'll come get you. There will be a horse waiting outside,'' Sara explained.

''A horse? I don't know how to ride,'' Rin told her.

''No, I'll get you the most docile one. You just have to be brave, okay?'' Sara coaxed.

''All right,'' Rin sighed.

''You'll go to the river, cross the bridge and you'll see a road to the right. You go that way until you find a shack. Wait there,'' Sara instructed.

''Wait for what?'' Rin questioned.

''For a man that will take you to Kamakura by car,'' Sara lied. ''It's a three hour ride by horse and you can't take that.''

''Okay, fine. Who is that man?'' Rin asked.

''Well, someone I trust. When you get to Kamakura, you'll be able to go wherever you want. Do you have money?'' Sara asked.

''No, but I have jewelry,'' Rin shared.

''Take them. Don't take anything else,'' Sara instructed. ''Don't take any bags because they will bother you riding. No matter what, you can't tell anyone I helped you, okay?''

''Fine,'' Rin relented.

''Well, will you have dinner?'' Sara asked.

''No, no, I won't. Tell Sesshomaru that I have a headache, that I feel sick, I'm asleep, anything will be better,'' Rin answered.

''Well, as you wish,'' Sara smiled and turned to leave Rin's room. ''Relax.''

A few hours later and Sara came for Rin. They made it to the kitchen before Rin began to get anxious about what she was doing.

''Are you sure the horse is ready?'' Rin asked.

''Yes, are you having doubts?'' Sara questioned. ''Do you remember what to do?''

''Yes,'' Rin answered and walked past Sara to the back door.

''First, I'd like to know why you married Sesshomaru. You don't love him,'' Sara said.

''That's none of your business,'' Rin retorted. ''Anyway, thanks for helping me. Even though I know you're not doing this for me, but because it'll benefit you. I could tell from the beginning that you have feelings for Sesshomaru.''

''I love him, I love him with all of my heart, I always have,'' Sara snapped.

''The road is clear now,'' Rin whispered with a heavy heart she didn't understand. ''I hope Sesshomaru loves you, because you're made for each other.''

Sara watched Rin leave with hatred in her heart.

'You need to clear up everything son. I don't think she's as guilty as you think she is.'

Sesshomaru sighed before knocking on Rin's door.

''Rin,'' He called out. ''I know it's late, but I need to talk to you.'' Sesshomaru tried the doorknob realizing it was unlocked and stepped inside. His eyes widened when he didn't see her in bed, he quickly checked the bathroom just to be safe but to no avail. She was gone.

''Damn it!'' He roared throughout the house.

Sara ran into the kitchen trying to catch her breath. She locked eyes with Sayo who was looking at her with confusion.

''What are you looking at?'' Sara sneered.

''Nothing. I heard the boss and I came up to house but I haven't seen him,'' Sayo replied. ''Has something happened?''

''I don't know, I heard him too and I came here,'' Sara lied.

''I heard doors slamming and Sesshomaru screaming outside,'' Sango said as she entered the house through the back door. ''Why are you dressed? Weren't you in bed?''

''Yes, but I heard Sesshomaru, I got dressed quickly and went out, but I didn't see anyone,'' Sara lied again.

''You wanted to run away drunk! You were supposed to be on watch but, no!'' Sesshomaru shouted. ''Gather the men and saddle the horses. Quickly!''

''Yes, sir.'' All of his employees left to avoid his wrath besides Tinoyo who watched Sesshomaru pace angrily.

''Pray to God I find my wife. Otherwise, I swear I'll kick you the hell out of here!'' Sesshomaru growled. ''Let's go!''

Rin sat inside that small shack and thought back to the last few months. What step caused her life to become this way? What if she managed to make it back home, what would happen once she did? What would she tell her family? Would she see Kohaku again? Would Sesshomaru come to take her away again? What did she even feel for Sesshomaru? She didn't understand him at all. Most of the time he was so agressive but other times he was so-

Rin's thoughts were cut short when she saw a hand reach in and cut the rope that was used to lock the door to the shack. Her eyes widened in fear when she saw Tinoyo was the one who opened the door.

''You?'' Rin questioned fearfully.

''I want to see you,'' Tinoyo whispered and turned Rin's latern up on high. He reached up and gently trailed his fingers up Rin's legs.

''What are you doing?'' Rin whimpered and backed away from him.

''Don't be afraid, my raven haired beauty, everything is okay. You'll see nothing will happen,'' Tinoyo lied.

''Don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, please, don't hurt me,'' Rin begged until Tinoyo grabbed her by her shoulders and placed her on the shack floor and climbed on top of her. ''No, don't hurt me! Let go of me!''

''Tinoyo!'' Sesshomaru growled as he threw open the door. ''Let go of my wife.'' Tinoyo quickly stood up giving Rin the chance to pick herself up and hit him with her purse. Sesshomaru stepped in and picked Tinoyo up by his shirt. ''What's wrong with you bastard? What's your problem?''

''Don't get any wrong ideas, please. I saw the mare outside, so I thought she might be here. I entered and saw her. She was hiding, so I told her we had to go back to the ranch. She wouldn't, that's why I got closer and grabbed her to take her, that's what was happening when you arrived,'' Tinoyo lied.

Sesshomaru shoved him away. ''Get out!''

''Ma'am, I'm sorry if I scared you, excuse me,'' Tinoyo hurried out of the shack.

Rin let out a cry causing Sesshomaru to turn to her. ''Let's go home.''

''No,'' Rin whimpered causing Sesshomaru to pull her into his arms and throw her over his shoulder. ''No! Let go of me!''

Sesshomaru angrily threw Rin into her room and snatched her purse from her, letting the jewels she packed drop out.

''You were planning on using these to escape?'' Sesshomaru questioned.

''They're mine aren't they?'' Rin retorted.

''What were you doing in that shack? Who were you waiting for?'' Sesshomaru asked.

''Isn't it obvious? I was waiting for Kohaku,'' Rin lied.

''That isn't true!'' Sesshomaru yelled.

''Of course it is! He asked me to wait for him in that shack but it was my bad luck that, that guy got there first,'' Rin continued to lie.

''You're lying to me! You know how I know? Because that man died! Kohaku Mai is dead!'' Sesshomaru roared. Rin's eyes widened and quickly filled with tears causing Sesshomaru's anger to be put on hold. ''I didn't tell you because I didn't want to hurt you more than I already have but it was an error on my part. It's best that you know so now you won't try to escape to go look for him. Now tell me, who were you waiting for in that shack?''

''No one,'' Rin answered.

''The person who was helping you escape right? Answer me!'' Sesshomaru ordered and grabbed Rin by her elbows.

''Leave me alone! Get out! Let go you're hurting me!'' Rin cried causing Sesshomaru push her away.

''Who helped you escape? Who saddled that horse for you?'' Sesshomaru interrogated.

''I did it!'' Rin lied.

''No, no! That isn't true! Why were you waiting in that shack? Who told you about it? Please answer me Rin. Answer me!'' Sesshomaru grabbed Rin by her neck.

''What if I don't? What? What? You'll hit me!? Go ahead! Hit me! Beat me and kill me so this damn life will finally end! Kill me so I can be with Kohaku! Kill me once and for all!'' Rin sobbed.

Sesshomaru covered his sadness at her words with anger and spite, ''Now you know that you can't be with him and he won't come for you either so get accustomed because this is your life now. It's better that you accept it because you will never leave my side.''

''Don't you realize? That I can't stand you? I hate living with you! Everything about you disgusts me! Your house! Your workers! You! Above all, you disgust me! You disgust me,'' Rin let her last words fall to a whisper.

Sesshomaru looked at her with desperation and hopelessness before he felt like he couldn't breathe and left her alone in her room.

Rin dropped to her knees as soon as he left her and whimpered before it turn into a loud sob filled with anguish.

''It isn't true. No, it isn't true. No, no, it can't be. No, no, no. Dear God please no, no, no! Oh it's my fault! It's my fault! Oh Kohaku forgive me! Forgive me my life! Forgive me!''

Sesshomaru had finally begun to calm down after he destroyed most of his office, when his phone rang.

''Hello,'' He answered.

''It's me,'' His brother greeted on the other side of the line.

''What is it?'' Sesshomaru asked.

''I got you a new overseer. His name is Kon. Shiro Kon. He'll be arriving later today,'' Inuyasha answered.

''Thank you. I'll send Tinoyo out to meet him,'' Sesshomaru replied.

''You doing okay?'' Inuyasha asked.

''No. I need a favor. I want you to investigate something for me,'' Sesshomaru told him.

''Tell me,'' Inuyasha said.

''I need you to investigate everyone around Rin and find out if Kohaku Mai is really dead.''

''Kohaku I'm so tired. Can we rest just for five minutes?'' Shippo pleaded.

''Five minutes,'' Kohaku sighed and let his friend lean on him until they heard a gunshot ring out.

''What was that?'' Shippo questioned. Kohaku moved forward through the brush in the woods until he saw a man lying on the ground.

''Poor guy. Those bastards,'' Shippo spat while Kohaku went through his pockets.

''Shippo. Take a look at this letter addressed to the Takahashi ranch,'' Kohaku gestured to the paper in his hands.

''Shiro Kon? He was supposed to be the new overseer. So?'' Shippo questioned.

''He still will be,'' Kohaku smirked.

TA-DA! Work has me busy. Sorry. REVIEWS PEOPLE, REVIEWS.

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