Chapter 7
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"What, are you kidding me!" Kagome yelled into her cell phone, "The hotel wont allow dogs? I thought you said they would." She questioned the secretary on the other end. The secretary proceeded to tell her that they didn't realize the dog would be so big until they double check just that morning.
Kagome grumbled as she shoulder checked before taking turning left, "Okay call them back and tell them that Sesshoumaru Taisho would really like to bring the dog that he would appreciate it or something like that." Kagome told her, hoping that it would work, when the secretary confirmed that she would try Kagome thanked her profusely, "Oh, thank you so much Hanaku, you're the best! Call me back with there answer."
As she snapped her phone shut Kagome pulled up to a fancy looking dress shop, the same one Sesshoumaru had sent her to the day before ordering her to tell the owner who she was and why she was there, so that she could get something suitable for the event she was being forced to attend. They had found one but a few alterations had to be made so the owner had told her to come back tomorrow and the dress would be ready. So now she was there to pick it up so she could check it off the list of things she had to do, which seem to be growing longer, and everything had to be done before they left that evening.
'I just hope that the hotel changes its mind, I can't imagine how hard it will be to find somewhere that will take Valeo on such short notice. I suppose I could ask Souta, but I'd rather not.' She mused as she opened the door to shop, "Oh, I have to pick her next too, can't forget that," she muttered walking up to the front desk.
"Can I help you?" The middle aged woman behind the desk asked as she walked up.
"Yes, I was here yesterday I bought a dress that had to be altered, I was told that I would be able to pick it up today." Kagome informed her, glancing around the store looking for the women she had dealt with yesterday.
"Name?"
"Kagome Higurashi."
A look of recognition flashed across the woman's face, "Ahh, yes I was admiring that dress this morning, it is a fabulous pick I must say."
"Thank you," Kagome replied politely while casting a quick glance at the clock on the wall behind to woman. She was on a really short time line she had to pick up Rin after she got Valeo then drive to Sesshoumaru's, as well as jet back home so that she could make sure Bouyo had been picked up and grab the last of her suitcases. On any other day she would have love to talk to the woman, but today she was stretched for time.
To polite to say anything, though, Kagome stood and listened to the woman for about five minuets until the clerk remembered that she hadn't even brought the dress out. 'Great, she's going to get it now all I have to do is pay and book it to go pick up Valeo,' she mused as the woman left. Unfortunately for Kagome she had to spend another ten minuets talking to the clerk as she paid and edged slowly towards the door.
"Have a good day!" The lady called out as Kagome finally made her escape.
"That was painful," Kagome muttered as she hung the dress in the passenger seat and started the car. Glancing at the clock she groaned, "I'm twenty minuets behind; Sesshoumaru is going to kill me!"
Just as she finished muttering those words Kagome's cell started to ring, glancing at it nervously she picked it up, 'Please don't be Sesshoumaru,' she pleaded at it as she answered it, not looking at the caller I.D., with a weak, "Hello?"
"Hey Kagome, its Hanaku, I just got off with the hotel and they gave in. They said that Valeo could come, although I think the only reason they did it was because of Sesshoumaru."
Kagome chuckled in relief at the voice she heard on the other end of the phone, "Yeah, they are probably scared that he would go some where else, he's filling up a quite a few suits and the penthouses doing this production so they want his business."
Hanaku chuckled, "Makes sense."
"Thanks so much Hanaku, I owe you."
"Not a problem,"
With that Kagome hung up feeling immensely relieved as she sped towards the groomer's. It hadn't been Sesshoumaru on the phone and she didn't have to worry about finding somewhere for Valeo to go. Allowing her self to relax a little, Kagome let her mind wander. 'Despite running a little bit behind the day isn't going too badly.'
Just as she was about to pull up the driveway to the dog groomer's Kagome's cell rang once more, no longer thinking that it might be a perturbed Sesshoumaru Kagome answered it in a sing song voice, "Hello, hello!"
The cool voice that replied, "Kagome," on the other end sent Kagome's feeling of elation crashing back down.
"Heh, oh hello Sesshoumaru," Kagome said nervously as she climbed out of her car and walked towards the door to fetch Valeo.
"Hello again Kagome, did we not already exchange greetings," Sesshoumaru asked her nonchalantly.
"Um, yeah we did," Kagome replied, 'Ooo, jerk he's in one of those moods were he finds it entertaining to get me flustered. I swear this guy could make a sport of it.' Kagome started fuming as she walked into the building to be greeted by a chorus of barking dogs.
"Are you still picking up Valeo, should you not be on your way to get Rin by now?" Sesshoumaru asked obviously hearing the barking dogs.
"Yes,"
"Then why aren't you?"
"I got delayed," Kagome informed him not bothering to elaborate. Then to the lady behind the desk she asked "Is Valeo ready?" receiving a nod in response as the girl turned to fetch the dog.
Sesshoumaru was silent a moment before he spoke again, "What of Rin?"
Kagome hesitated a moment, "Um, well I haven't gotten her yet I'm on my way there after I'm done here." Kagome told him a little nervously.
"Hmm," was the only response he gave, which proceeded to make Kagome more nervous. "I will go get Rin; you get Valeo and head over here when you are done. I do not want to late to the airport." With that Sesshoumaru hung up, leaving Kagome to stare at her cell.
"Ooo, that jerk, he hung up on me!" Kagome growled at the flashing 'call ended' that her screen showed. Looking up she saw that the girl was back holding the end of a leash, with a sympathetic look on her face.
"Guy troubles?" she inquired as she handed Valeo to Kagome.
"Oh, you could say that, my boss thinks that personal assistant translates into personal slave. Plus he's the 'Great Lord Sesshoumaru' so nothing can ever go wrong."
A look of awe crossed the clerks face and Kagome realized that she may have just made a huge mistake, "You are Sesshoumaru Taisho's personal assistant, the Sesshoumaru Taisho?" She squealed excitedly.
"Umm, yeah," Kagome replied, causing the girl to emit another squeak.
"Really, what's he like, is as hansom in person as he is in all his pictures? Does he really have those demon tattoo things on his body?" The girl bubbled out.
Slightly put off Kagome took a step back, 'Is this girl nuts, she's gushing on like Sesshoumaru is some kind of sex icon. Which I guess I could see, he is totally hot. Ah, bad turn in thoughts, he isn't so appealing when he's ordering you around like you have nothing better in the world to do then to answer his beck and call,' Kagome fumed as she tried to think of a good answer for the girl so that she could make a quick exit, "Sure he's hansom and I have no idea if those marks are any where else on his body sorry."
With that Kagome tossed fifty on the counter and flew out the door not bothering to collect her change. 'Okay so this day has just been classified as nuts.' Kagome thought as she ushered Valeo into the car and once again sped off, only this time in the direction of Sesshoumaru's mansion.
As she drove Kagome's thoughts drifted to what the girl at the groomer's had asked I wonder if Sesshoumaru does have other strips on his body other the his cheeks and wrists, maybe has them on his hips?' Kagome mused thoughtfully, "Ah, what am I saying this is my boss I'm thinking about! Think clean thoughts, clean thoughts. Umm, swimming at the pool when we got to the hotel, yeah those are fine thoughts." She decided as she concentrated on the road, then her mind took another turn on her, 'hmm, if Sesshoumaru goes swimming maybe I can figure out if he has anymore of those strips.'
"Grr, you're doing it again!" Kagome growled at herself. However before she was forced to reroute her thoughts her cell rang and did it for her.
"Hello," She said, somewhat frazzled.
"We shall meet you at your house and leave for the airport from there," Came
Sesshoumaru's cool voice. Before Kagome could say a thing he hung up again.
"Ooo, why I otta," was all Kagome could say of think as she turned and headed for her apartment.
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When Kagome arrived at her apartment she was pleased to find that she had managed to beat Sesshoumaru there, the last thing she wanted was him standing around and her neighbors gossiping about why she had a guy with a little girl hovering around her apartment. She could only imagine the things they might come up with. As she walked in through the door she saw a note on the table, picking it up she scanned it quickly, 'Well Souta has been and gone, least I don't have to worry about Bouyo. Now I just have to go get my suitcases and make sure I haven't forgotten anything.'
For the next ten minuets Kagome bustled around her doing some last minuet tidying up and double checking her packing job. Once she was happy with everything she sank down onto the couch, next to a happily dozing Valeo, and flicked on the television.
She had barely set the remote down when Kagome heard a soft knock at her door. Sighing she rose to her feet and ambled to the door, "Coming," she called out.
Opening the door Kagome saw a beaming Rin standing in front of an ever serious looking Sesshoumaru. Frankly Kagome was a little surprised to see them, 'I figured Sesshoumaru would just send up Jaken or phone, Rin must have wanted to come and get me herself.'
"Are you ready?" Sesshoumaru asked, looking board.
"Yup, just one second," Kagome grinned cheekily at him, wanting to get back at him for hanging up on her. Glancing back to Rin who had snuck by her and was presently stroking Valeo's ears, "Rin, do you think you could hold take Valeo to the car while I take the rest of my things?"
"Yeah, I can, I'll take good care of her." Rin chirped excitedly.
"With that settled do you think we could leave now, I own the plane, but are scheduled to leave at a six." Sesshoumaru informed her grabbing the largest of her suitcases and walking out the door as if it didn't weigh more then a bag of chips.
'Wow, he's actually being helpful, I guess he has his kind moments,' Kagome pondered as she followed Rin out the door and locked.
"Hurry up woman, we do not have all day," Sesshoumaru called from the far end of the hall.
"Ooo, why I otta," Kagome growled out, earning a chuckle form Sesshoumaru. Which only served to anger her farther, 'I knew it, and he's been doing it for fun, pissing me off all day just of kicks. Oh, he's in for it."
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By the time they had boarded the plane Kagome was about ready to whack Sesshoumaru upside the head. But she withheld the desire solely for Rin's sake. So far Sesshoumaru had subtly prodded at her patience, as if he was testing to see how much she could take before she popped. As she took her seat in one of the huge leather chairs stationed around a beautiful mahogany table, Kagome chanted in her head, 'Just breathe in and out, in and out. Attacking you boss is not a good thing to do on a plane, especially if his daughter is seated next to you.'
As Rin did her seat belt up she looked over at Kagome who was taking long breathes in and out, curious she asked, "Your not scared of planes are you Kagome? Cause I used to be, but then I sat on Sesshoumaru-sama's lap and then I wasn't scared any more."
"Don't worry I'm not scared of planes," Kagome told Rin smiling, the idea of herself sitting on Sesshoumaru's lap was embarrassing enough that her thoughts strayed away from the various things she had been plotting against her boss.
"That is good, I do not believe that we would get much done if you were seated on my lap the entire flight," Sesshoumaru told them with a smirk; as he took his seat across form them.
"Yes how could you do anything with me on your lap throwing temper tantrums?"
"Oh, is that what you would be doing if you were seated on me?" Sesshoumaru asked nonchalantly, and then smirked "I had thought something about something a little more… entertaining."
Kagome's cheeks flamed, she knew exactly what he was implying but due to Rin she couldn't reprimand him with out upsetting Rin, 'Pompous bastered.'
Rin sat quietly watching the exchange, not quite sure what they were talking about, all she knew was that her Sesshoumaru-sama was never normally this teasing with his assistance, 'I think Sesshoumaru-sama likes Kagome' she mused to herself as she saw Kagome's cheeks turn scarlet. 'I hope he dates her, she's nice and way nicer then all the other women.'
"Sesshoumaru-sama why did the pilot make Valeo go in a create instead of in here with us?" Rin asked innocently interrupting Sesshoumaru's game of toy with the assistant.
"Niko is allergic to dogs, if Valeo was in here she would make him sick," Sesshoumaru explained.
"Oh, okay," Rin chirped as she turned to look out her window allowing Sesshoumaru's attention to turn back to Kagome.
Sesshoumaru returned his gaze to the dark haired woman, currently seated across form him, who was nervously nibbling on her thumb nail. Looking any where but in his direction. 'She really is entertaining and quick minded, she gets flustered easily yet she still manages to come up with a witty remark of some kind.' He mused as he watched her quickly glance in his direction but look away immediately when she saw he was looking at her. 'This shall be an interesting trip.'
When Kagome glanced once more over at Sesshoumaru she saw he was still watching her intently, a small smirk pulling at the corners of his mouth. But what worried her was the mirth she saw dancing in his eyes, 'Oh this is going to be the trip form Hell.'
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Three and half hours later the group was seated in the back of glamorous stretch limo, a very happy Valeo snooping through the bar in search of food. "I thought you said that you were going to rent a car?" Kagome asked Sesshoumaru, knowing that a limo was anything but inconspicuous.
"I am," Sesshoumaru replied coolly, "but the rental dealership closes at nine thirty, and it is now eleven. I'm sure you can see were problems might arise."
Kagome growled, "Yes that would pose a problem but we took your plane, why didn't you just plan to leave earlier in the day?"
"Because you insisted that Valeo needed a bath," Sesshoumaru pointed out, then gestured towards the other end of the car, "and at present she is eating something she should probably not be aloud."
It took Kagome a second to realize what Sesshoumaru was talking about, then she saw Valeo's head buried in one of the cabinets, a giggling Rin watching her merrily. Jumping up from her seat Kagome scrambled over to where Valeo was happily munching away, grabbing her collar Kagome tried to pull her way, "Valeo stop it, you're not allowed to eat those. I promised the driver that you wouldn't make a mess, he barely let you in here in the first place." Kagome pleaded too her dog, which was ignoring her completely.
Turning back to Sesshoumaru she gave him a pleading look, as she pulled faultily at her pet, it was no use Valeo weighed more then she did. "Please help," Kagome asked Sesshoumaru after pushing past her pride.
"You owe me." Sesshoumaru smirked, then bothering to get up he said, "Valeo," and then something in a language Kagome couldn't understand. Instantly Valeo stopped what she was doing and skulked towards Sesshoumaru looking ashamed.
Shocked, Kagome tumbled over backward, which caused Rin to double over in a fit of giggles, 'If it was that easy for him, why didn't he do something to start with. Arrogant ass, he just wanted to watch me struggle!' Kagome fumed as she picked herself up and went back to her seat on the other side of Sesshoumaru.
As she sat down Valeo came and squeezed her long body in the middle space between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Gazing out the window Kagome moved over a little more so that the dog could have more room, not caring that the dog's hair would get all over her nice black pants. Absentmindedly she stuck her hand out to stroke the dog's ears. Instead of petting the dog's soft coat Kagome's hand stroked Sesshoumaru's cool hand. Surprised Kagome glanced down and eeped when she realized she had just stroked his hand. Quickly looking to see Sesshoumaru's reaction Kagome saw him smirk at her, causing her to shove her hands in her lap and stare out the window like nothing happened. 'This is stupid I should not be acting like this.'
When the finally arrived at the hotel it was almost midnight, and Rin had fallen asleep along the way. As they climbed out of the limo Sesshoumaru pick Rin up carefully and cradled her gently in his arms, 'Aww,' Kagome thought looking at them 'they make such a cute picture, big scary demon Lord and well know producer melts his icy façade when it comes to his daughter. And I bet he doesn't even know it.'
Kagome climbed out after Sesshoumaru and made sure she had a firm hold on Valeo's leash, incase she decided she wanted to give the skinny looking bell boy that was coming their way a good lick. As the dark haired bell boy walked up with his trolley, eyeing Kagome as he went over to where the limo driver had opened the trunk and started to unload the bags. Once the entire luggage was loaded onto the trolley the bell hop opened the doors for them with a smile and said "Welcome to the Grand!"
Sesshoumaru just inclined his head in response, while Kagome smiled brightly, "Thank you, and don't mind him it's been a long day."
The bell hop merely grinned lecherously as he gawked at the glimpse of cleavage that that the tight red shirt revealed. "Oh, no problem." He replied as she walked by.
Sesshoumaru who had been watching the guy from just off to the side, stepped beside him as he followed Kagome to the front desk. "Do not even think it," he growled under his breath the man. "She is not yours to touch."
The bell hop swallowed hard as he glanced at Sesshoumaru, and nodded.
Sure that the man had received his message Sesshoumaru strode over to Kagome at the desk. As he walked up he heard the woman ask, "So this is the reservation for Taisho?"
"Yes," Sesshoumaru replied from behind Kagome, causing her to jump a little in surprise.
"Okay, can I see a credit card please?" the lady asked her eyes not leaving her computer screen as she typed. One handed Sesshoumaru quickly fished out his wallet and handed the receptionist a platinum card. A few moments later the women handed them a pair of matching key cards with the number 2104 on them.
"Umm, excuse me; don't we have two separate rooms?" Kagome asked the woman, confused.
"Mr. Taisho, reserved all four penthouse suits, and the other three have already been filled up, so I assumed you three were in the last one" The lady explained.
'What,' Kagome thought surprised, 'Inuyasha and Kikyou, have one Miroku has one Sesshoumaru has one, and Sango and myself are suppose to share one, but she isn't suppose to arrive until tomorrow?' Confused she glanced at Sesshoumaru who seemed puzzled as well though it showed only in his eyes.
"Who of my reservations checked in?" Sesshoumaru inquired stoically, though Kagome could tell by the look in his eyes that he was not happy about being delayed so late at night.
"A Mr. Inuyasha Taisho has room 2101; a Mr. Miroku Tanaka has room 2102, while a Ms. Kikyou Arai has room 2103," The receptionist explained.
'Well that explains it' Kagome thought sourly, as she snuck a look at Sesshoumaru's reaction. Sesshoumaru didn't appear any more please then Kagome.
"Inuyasha and Kikyou are supposed to share a room, they have probably had a spat and are now proceeding to inconvenience me." Sesshoumaru growled slightly to Kagome, then to the receptionist he said, "This is not right, we will be down in the morning to sort things out, however for tonight we shall make do." With that he grabbed the key cards a turned to the elevators, Rin's head resting on his shoulder.
"What do you mean make do?" Kagome asked suspicious, as she went after the retreat Sesshoumaru.
"You will be staying with me tonight." He replied simply without turning around.
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks, "WHAT!? I don't want to stay with you!" she yelled before running to catch up, 'This has been the day from Hell!'
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