Chapter Seven

I Spy

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One Month Later…

Naraku tapped the tips of his fingers on his desk. The gears of his mind were slowly shifting as he waited patiently for his guest to arrive. When Kagome had shown up at his home a month before, he'd been relieved to say the least. Naraku was a confident man, but there had been moments during the week that Kagome had left, where he questioned if she'd return.

It was strange.

Nothing had been the same in her absence. His house had an emptiness that it'd never held before. His bed had felt extremely abandoned. All Naraku could do was eat, sleep, and think of Kagome. He'd missed her hair, her smile, her laugh, and even the way she breathed as she slept on his chest at night. He'd also missed the sex…

Naraku's eyebrows furrowed heavily. In his twenty-eight years of life, no woman had ever affected him to this extent. To be honest, Naraku didn't know if her influence on him was good or bad. In his mind, Kagome was good for him because she brought contentment into his life. She was smart, funny, and refreshingly independent. She shared her thoughts and goals with him. She was a presence that Naraku could be around and truly enjoy.

But Kagome also made him feel. Passion and jealously were not familiar emotions for Naraku Kana. All he'd ever done with women was love them and leave them. But with Kagome, Naraku only felt the need to please her. He wanted to provide everything for her…be everything for her. It worried him.

And jealousy…Naraku's blood boiled with the thought of someone else touching his Kagome. The thought of her thinking of another man made him even more livid. He felt she was his precious treasure…one that he would never share. And this is exactly why he needed to take care of a certain pest immediately.

The red blinker on his desk phone finally began to flash. Naraku picked up at once, "Hai?"

"Mr. Kana," his secretary replied "There's a Mr. Black in the lobby waiting to see you. He says you're expecting him."

"Send him in."

"Yes sir."

Naraku hung up the phone and within moments the door to his office slowly opened. A man dressed in an all black suit with slick black hair entered the room. Naraku eyed him up and down. The man appeared to be the same height, about 6 foot 4 give or take a few inches. He wore dark shades that covered his eyes, but the features of his face were still strong. Everything on him was black from the band in his hair to the shoes on his feet.

Naraku smirked. The mysteriousness that Mr. Black portrayed was slightly amusing.

"Please, have a seat." He said, gesturing to one of the plush leather chairs before him.

Mr. Black slowly sat down, crossing his long legs in the process.

"Rum?" Naraku stood up and pointed to a cabinet in the corner of his office "It's straight from the Caribbean."

"While I appreciate the hospitality, Mr. Kana, I'd prefer to get straight to business." Mr. Black's voice was deep and full of force.

Naraku shrugged, "Very well." He reached into a drawer, pulled out a thick envelope then tossed it on the desk, "I trust this will cover your fees. You come highly recommended, you know."

"My work speaks for itself," Mr. Black reached for the envelope and thumbed through the money before placing it in a pocket of his suit.

"You're mark's name is Sesshomaru Taisho. It's my understanding that he owns some type of marketing company downtown."

"Is there anything else?"

"Yes, a few things actually," Naraku cleared his throat then sat back down "I want to know everything there possibly is to know about this pathetic worm. I want to know who he's acquainted with, where he goes, and who he calls. Hell, if he takes a piss I want to know how many times he shakes before he zips."

Mr. Black nodded once, "I'm very thorough."

"I could do with something useful, if you understand what I mean." Naraku added.

"Personal life or business related?"

"Personal."

"Blackmail?"

"If you can't do better."

"Very well," Mr. Black stood up "I require one month to complete my task. At the end of that month I'll return with my findings."

"I look forward to it."

Without another word between them Mr. Black left the room. Naraku slowly began tapping his fingertips on his desk again. His plan was finally in motion.

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Kagome chewed her lip as her phone vibrated lowly in her hand. Sesshomaru's name popped up on her called ID and for a moment, her heart almost sank. It was his seventh time calling her that morning. At first Kagome had tried to ignore him, but with every call she began to wonder if she should answer.

They'd been broken up for a month and Sesshomaru had left her several hundred voicemails, emails, and text messages at work and on her cell phone.

You gave him his chance to want you back Kagome thought to herself a few calls doesn't mean a thing compared to what he did to you. Besides, you have Naraku now…

Kagome sighed and tossed the phone onto her bed. She needed to stay strong. Sesshomaru was only making an effort because he'd been exposed for being such an asshole. If it weren't for that, he'd still be acting the same.

Kagome looked in the mirror of her vanity and continued applying her make-up. For the past month, she'd been living with Naraku and she had to admit…it was more than she'd expected. He'd given Kagome her own bedroom with a huge master bathroom and a patio on the side. Although Kagome still slept in his bed every night, she appreciated the fact that Naraku wanted her to have her own space as well. He'd also wined and dined her to no end. Kagome blushed. She felt like she was in an actual relationship again.

Kagome looked over her shoulder as the sound of a soft knock came to her door, "Come in."

Naraku entered the room dressed in a pair of slacks and a long sleeved shirt, "Are you ready darling?" He walked up behind her and kissed her neck.

Kagome giggled, "You still haven't told me where we're going."

"You'll know soon enough." Naraku backed towards the door "The car is ready when you are."

"Okay, give me five minutes."

Kagome watched as he left the room then got up to assemble her purse. She was more than excited to see what Naraku had planned, since he'd refused to tell her anything. Kagome grabbed her brush, a tube of lip gloss, and her compact then threw them into her purse. Once she was finished, she rushed out of her room, flicking the lights off as the door slowly closed behind her.

Moments later, Kagome's phone began to vibrate against the soft cotton sheets of her bed where she'd left it….the caller ID read Sesshomaru.

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Naraku pulled the car to a slow stop then turned off the engine. They were parked in the back of what seemed to be an enormous warehouse in the middle of two tall buildings. Kagome watched as several large men stood waiting at the front and sides of the place.

"Where are we?" She asked curiously as Naraku opened her door.

He chuckled, pulling her out of the car and kissing her lightly on the forehead, "Patience love. You'll know soon."

"The hour long drive here wasn't patient enough?"

"All we have to do is go inside."

Kagome raised an eyebrow, "Who are those men?" She stared at a burly looking man by the glass entrance. He was holding a full grown German Sheppard on a thick black leash.

"They're security."

Kagome paused. The look on her face told him that she was more than confused.

"It'll all make sense shortly, I promise."

She smiled, "If I didn't know any better, I'd say that you were kidnapping me."

"Would you mind terribly if I did?" Naraku smirked coyly.

"Not at all."

He took her by the hand and the two of them made their way to a glass entrance. Two of the security guards with German sheppards nodded in Naraku's direction. As they approached the warehouse, Kagome noticed the words "Kana Corp" written in elegant black letters on one of the doors; much like the card Naraku had given her when they met.

"Is this one of your offices?"

Naraku pulled out a set of keys, then glanced at the writing, "Not quite." He opened the glass doors and the two of them stepped inside. Kagome inched closer to him. The lights were off and it was so dark she couldn't see a thing, "Naraku?"

"Kagome I need to go turn on the lights. Just give me one moment and stand right here."

"Okay."

She felt him let go of her hand. Kagome's throat became incredibly dry. She was anxious and excited all at once.

"Are your eyes closed?" Naraku called to her from a short distance. The anticipation in his voice made Kagome's heart flutter.

"Yes." She inhaled.

There was a soft click sound.

"Open them."

Kagome slowly opened her eyes and the sight before her left her speechless.

She was standing at the top of a marble staircase that descended into a plush white carpet. Marble display cases lined the white walls with glass shelves that circled around the room in an elegant arrangement. On the furthest wall there was an enormous fireplace below a very expensive looking painting. In the middle of the room there was a glass table with two black satin chairs and a bottle of champagne sitting in ice.

Kagome's eyes widened as she noticed that each of the shelves contained small shimmering objects. She gasped… diamonds! There were hundreds of diamonds resting gracefully on what looked like lavish white cushions.

Naraku chuckled as he snaked his arms around Kagome's waist and kissed her softly on the neck. The look on Kagome's face was priceless and it made him very pleased to know that he'd been successful in surprising her.

"Naraku…" Kagome finally managed to say "What is all of his?"

He smiled, "Is my company's best luxury show room."

"I didn't know you sold diamonds!"

"It's a side venture," Naraku took her by the hand and began making his way down the staircase "We also have rubies, emeralds, crystals, and some pearls."

Kagome shook her head. Her mind was racing a million miles a minute. She'd never seen anything like this before. Why had Naraku decided to bring them here? Was this some type of intricate proposal? Kagome froze. What if Naraku was about to ask her to marry him? She was nowhere near ready for that type of commitment! Hell, she had barely been ready for this one!

"Is something the matter love?"

Kagome swallowed hard, "N-Naraku, what is this all about?"

"I don't know what—"

"Because if you're about to do what I think you're about to do, I need you to know that I'm not ready for this."

Naraku smiled. He pulled Kagome closer to him and kissed her on the lips, "I know what you think this is, but it's not a proposal so breathe."

Kagome felt herself relax and she took a deep breath. A part of her was more than relieved. Once upon a time, the idea of marriage was something she had long dreamed of. But that dream died when her previous relationship had begun to fall apart…and she didn't intend on bringing it back to life anytime soon. But now she was totally confused. If Naraku wasn't proposing to her than why did he bring her to a warehouse full of diamonds?

"Kagome I would want nothing more than to spend the rest of my existence with you," Naraku said softly "I understand that things take time. And I'm willing to wait as long as it takes until your feelings for me develop in the way that mine have developed for you so that we can make that choice together. But until then, I just want you to know how much I care for you, which is why I brought you here."

Kagome blushed. She could feel tears beginning to take form. No one had ever expressed the type of sincerity that she knew was coming from Naraku's heart at that moment. His eyes told her that he was more than serious and she didn't know what to say, "Naraku this is all so thoughtful. I can't believe you're doing this."

"Any diamond in this room is yours when you're ready," Naraku gestured to the shelves.

"You know I don't need a diamond for you to prove that you care." Kagome said wrapping her arms around his neck "I just need you to stay honest and be real with me."

"I know, love. This is simply my way of showing you how much I need you in my life."

Naraku ran a hand through her hair, pulling her into a kiss in the process. Kagome's eyes fluttered. She was overwhelmed with emotion and couldn't deny that a part of her harbored deep feelings for Naraku. She admired his passion and the way that he kissed her made her want to melt in his arms. Was this what she had been missing out on? A real man showing her real affection? It seemed too good to be true…

After a few moments had passed Naraku pulled back, "But I do want you to have this." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a rectangular shaped box.

Kagome shook her head, "Naraku I couldn't possibly—"

"Just open it."

Hesitantly, she took the box into her hands and for the second time that night, Kagome was left speechless. Inside the box was the most beautiful necklace she had ever seen. It was a simple silver chain with the letter K hanging from it. The K had a small diamond in the middle of it that was completely breathtaking, "Naraku, it's beautiful."

"Not nearly as beautiful as you," He took the necklace out of the box and placed it around her neck.

"How could I ever thank you?"

"You thank me by being with me Kagome."

She reached up and seductively licked his lips, "Well, I can think of one other way you might enjoy."

Without another word Naraku picked Kagome up. She licked and sucked his neck as he carried her to the nearest shelf and sat her down roughly. Kagome straddled his waist. Her eyes widened lustfully as the budge in his slacks began to emerge. Naraku's hands ravished her body. With two swift movements, he had removed her blouse and bra. He was about to suck on her exposed nipples but Kagome stopped him.

"Let me please you." She whispered in his ear. Naraku pulled them to the carpet, shifting Kagome on top of him in the process. As she began exploring him, Naraku couldn't help but smirk inwardly. The night had gone just as planned. Kagome was his and any thoughts she may have had of that pathetic jackass were long gone. She was his woman and nothing was going to take her from him.

Nothing.

He was sure of it.

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Hello everyone! Once again I apologize for the delay. I'm almost done with my semester and hopefully will have more time to write once I finish! Anyway, how did you all like the chapter? Thoughts? Chapter 8 will be fairly longer once I get it up because I have a few things that didn't quite fit into this one. Don't worry, I've already started it, so it shouldn't take too long!

Until next time,

Courageous Pearl