Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha.

Title- Left Behind

Summary- She loved him. He loved her. One night changed everything and she ran away. Now she's back only to find the one thing she left behind was the thing she wished she didn't.

Genre- Romance/Drama

Note- They are ALL human. No demons or hanyous!

Chapter 11: A Ghost From The Past

Kagome opened her eyes slowly and closed them right back when she felt the morning light burn them. She sighed and decided to try again. Opening her water color eyes to the shining sun.

'I have to remember to close the blinds at night,' she told herself.

Then she heard a groan.

Her eyes widen for a second and looked down to her chest. Her expression softened.

Jade was sleeping in her arms.

Kagome smiled softly as she traced her long, delicate fingers across the young girl's porcelain cheek.

She woke her up early at night by climbing into bed with her. She didn't say any words, but she grabbed her arms and placed them around her. Kagome didn't protest and held her close to her. They both slept.

She sighed as she remembered. They didn't have that tension anymore, thanking the lord, silently. But that doesn't mean it isn't awkward around them. It's not like you can just get along with someone so easily and forget everything, right?

Kagome studied her closely. Her eyebrows pulled together as she noticed why people say they look alike. It almost scared her when she noticed it was like looking at her own reflection. She knew they would share a similar look, but this was too good to be true. Is it even possible that a daughter could look exactly like her mother?

'Let's just pray she isn't like me, though,' she told herself.

She glanced at the alarm clock that was placed on her bed stand and her eyes widen at the time.

6:34 a.m.

She looked down to Jade and placed a hand on her shoulder. She shook her lightly.

"Jade," she whispered.

The young girl groaned, but didn't wake.

Kagome rolled her eyes. And shook her a little more rougher. "Jade," she said louder.

Jade frowned and opened her eyes and glared at Kagome. "WHAT?"

Kagome chuckled, but froze. Another image went through her mind. This girl certainly could pass to be her twin sister by the looks . . .

'But her behavior is like . . .' her mind trailed off. She shook her head and gave Jade full attention.

Jade rose an eyebrow, waiting to know why she was awakened.

"You need to get ready for school and I need to get ready for my first day of work," she explained.

Jade's eyes widen and turned to look at the clock.

"Shit," she hissed and jumped out of bed. "The bathroom is mine!" she yelled as she ran to the door.

"Just hurry up!" Kagome yelled as the door closed.

"Thanks Sango," Kagome said as she was given her coffee. She smelt it and let out a pleasurable sigh as she enjoyed the aroma.

"Don't have an orgasm in my kitchen, now, Kagome," Miroku said, slyly, as he enter the kitchen with a grin.

Kagome smirked. "But Taster's Choice is such a turn on," she said in a soft, quiet voice.

Miroku's eyes widen, dramatically. "What ever happened to the innocent Kagome I knew?"

"I probably spend to much time with you, Miroku," Kagome said flatly.

Sango shook her head at the humor. She walked over to her husband and wrapped her arms around him in a loving manner.

Miroku smiled at her. "Good morning to you, too," he said, wrapping his arm around her.

Kagome stared at the couple gazing at each other with love and joy. She closed her eyes and turned her back towards them and took a sip of her coffee. She sighed sadly. Opening her pained eyes as she heard them kiss.

"Go get a room, you guys," said a entering the kitchen.

Kagome turned to see Jade looking at the blushing couple, teasingly.

Jade sighed as she stretched her arms upward. She looked at everyone. "Morning," she said.

Sango grabbed a plate with a piece of toast on it. She handed it to Jade. "Morning. Now hurry up. You don't want to be late for school," she said.

Jade rolled her eyes. "God forbid that I'm late for school," she said sarcastically. She took the toast and not the plate. She eyed Kagome and then her cup. She walked towards her.

Kagome rose a brow as Jade came close to her. "Hey!" she complained as the young girl snatched her cup of coffee and chugged the whole thing down.

Jade sighed in satisfaction. "You gotta love Taster's Choice coffee," she said and she placed the toast in between her teeth. She looked at Miroku. "Well," she said. "Aren't taking me to school?

Miroku nodded and walked out of the kitchen.

Jade waved to Sango and then she looked back at Kagome.

Kagome felt her heart skip a beat as she heard Jade speak.

"Good luck on your first day, Kagome," she said and left.

Kagome felt her stomach twist as she said her name for the first time. But couldn't help but feel a little sad that she refer to her with her name.

Then she felt someone staring at her. She turned her eyes only to find Sango staring at her with happy eyes.

Kagome fought a smile and sighed. "Shut up," she muttered.

Sango laughed. "Wasn't gonna say anything."

"Hi. My name's Kagome Higurashi. I'm suppose to start work today," Kagome said as to one of the secretaries.

The young woman looked up and smiled warmly at Kagome. "Oh, yes! Higurashi!" she said bubbly.

Kagome stared at her in awe. 'Is this girl on crack?' she asked herself.

The young woman before her had long, raven hair, big, brown eyes, and she seemed slim and slender. She's pretty. But that wasn't what got Kagome's attention. It was her cheerful smile.

Too much of a happy person.

"I'm Rin Tashio," she said, extending her hand.

Kagome grabbed it and shook it firmly. "Nice to meet you."

Rin's happy eyes widen for a sec. "Wow! Nice hand shake. Finally, another woman can give out a hand shake properly!" she said in her bubbly voice.

Kagome smiled. "Thanks," she said, releasing her hand.

"Oh!" Rin said. "I forgot! You're able to go in the office. Mr. Tashio is waiting for you." She pointed to the door.

Kagome nodded and walked over. She took in a deep breathe and knock on the wooden door.

"Enter."

She shivered as she heard the cold, demanding voice. You could tell this guy means business.

She opened the door and entered . Kagome's eyes were straight ahead to find a chair facing towards her. Mr. Tashio has his back towards her.

'Typical,' she though as she closed the door.

She walked towards the desk. "Good morning, Mr. Tashio," she said in a professional voice.

When he turned, Kagome could of sworn she almost fainted as she felt the color of her skin fade.

This man . . .

This MAN . . .

THIS MAN . . .

Silver hair.

Golden eyes.

Kagome felt her heart stop for a second.

He rose up and extended his strong hand. "Good morning, Ms. Higurashi," he said in a strong voice.

Kagome could of sworn she looked like a little girl goggling and extended her hand and shook his hand in a firm grip.

"I'm Sesshomaru Tashio," he said in his cold voice. "And you are one minute late," he stated.

Kagome shook her head and mentally smack herself. She continued to stare at the man before her, erasing all images in her head. "I'm so very sorry, Mr. Tashio. I was distracted on the way in," she explained.

"Rin," he noted.

Kagome nodded.

Sesshomaru nodded and sat back down. He extended his hand out, "Please have a seat, Ms. Higurashi."

Kagome obeyed him. "Thank you," she said politely.

Sesshomaru leaned over his desk and placed his fist under his chin. "One thing is first," he said coldly. "Welcome on your first day in the Tashio Company."

Kagome smiled. "Thank you."

Sesshomaru glared at her with his intense eyes.

Kagome stared to feel uneasy. "Mr. Tashio?" she didn't like him staring at her like that.

Sesshomaru shook his head. "As you know this company buys other companies and sells them to other one's."

Kagome nodded. "I know of that."

"Good. Now that we have this clear and already welcomed you, I think we are done," he said.

Kagome raised a brow. 'That's it?'

He rose and so did she. "Now remember. You are a secretary here now. I expect you to work your hardest for the Vice President of this company."

Kagome gave him a confuse look. "I thought I was working for you," she said.

Sesshomaru shook his head. "Not literally. I am the President of the company. Rin is my secretary. You are working for the Vice President which happens to be my brother," he said once again in his cold voice.

Kagome was about to ask a question but she was beaten.

"He's on a business trip right now. He'll be coming back tonight and see you tomorrow. You will also accompany him to other business trips. Is that clear?" he asked.

Kagome nodded. "Yes, sir."

"Good. You may leave and tell Rin to tell you where your office is," he said, now sitting down and turning around. "Goodbye, Ms. Higurashi."

"Goodbye, Mr. Tashio,"she said as she exited from the office.

Kagome let out a loud sigh as the door closed and walked towards Rin.

Rin looked up and smiled brightly at Kagome. "Done?" she asked.

Kagome nodded. "Yes, but he said you will show me to my office?"

Rin nodded and got up from her desk. "Follow me," she said cheerfully.

The office wasn't far and there seem to be another office next to her's.

"Here we are!" Rin cheered.

"Rin?"

"Yes?" Rin replied.

Kagome looked at the office next to her's. It was in the same room. "Who sits there?"

Rin looked at where she referred to and giggled. "That's where your boss sits, silly," she said. "But I have to go now. Your work in the desk. All you have to do is organize the document in order. It's simple. I'm going to be late for brunch with Sesshomaru," she said as she walked away.

"Brunch?" Kagome said confuse and a little too loud.

Rin turned to face her. "Yeah," she smiled. "Apparently, Mr. Tashio is my husband."

Kagome's eyes widen. "What?"

Rin nodded. "And if you're wondering why my office is outside from his is because he doesn't want 'distractions' if you know what I mean," she giggled. "Bye." And she left.

Kagome shook her head and walked to her desk. She sweat dropped when she saw huge stacks of documents on her desk. And Rin said it's simple?

She sighed. "People these days."

She quickly got into work mode.

"I'm home!" Kagome shouted as she entered the house.

"Back so soon," Jade said in a bore tone, as she sat on the floor against the sofa watching television. "I thought you work late. It's only six o'clock."

Kagome raised her brow. "I start at eight tomorrow and work up until nine. I was let out of work early today and only today," she explained. "And aren't you suppose to do homework or be in bed?"

Jade rolled her eyes. "I don't have a bed time. Sango and Miroku think it's better that I take on the responsibility of my sleeping hours," she said casually. "And I finished my homework."

Kagome nodded understanding. She placed her purse on one of the sofas and took of her coat and walked towards the coat closet. She quickly placed it there.

Kagome, then, sat down on the couch. Jade was still sitting on the floor.

"Why are you sitting on the floor?" Kagome asked curious.

Jade turned her head, slightly, still watching the television, but giving Kagome attention. "Why shouldn't I?" she responded.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "That's something your Uncle Souta would say," she muttered.

Jade snorted, "Where do you think I got that line from? Miroku?"

Kagome chuckled. She gave her attention to the television. "You're watching Pretty Woman?" she asked surprised.

Jade nodded. "One of my all time favorites," she said.

Kagome smiled. "Mine too. I remembered the first time I watched it at the movies . . ." her voice trailed off as another flash came through her mind. She quickly shook her head, furiously.

Jade looked at her strangely. "You okay?"

Kagome bit her lip. "Yeah," she whispered.

Jade shrugged it off. "Whatever."

"Kagome, you're home!"

Kagome turned around to find Sango and Miroku coming down the stairs. "Hey guys," she greeted lightly.

"How was work, today, Kagome?" Miroku asked slowly.

Kagome furrowed her brow, wondering why he would ask that question in that tone of voice. "It was alright. But I'm coming from work late tomorrow, though," she said.

Miroku eyed her and then nodded. "Oh," he muttered.

Sango elbowed him in the ribs.

"Ow!"

Kagome raised a brow. "Oooooookay . . .weirdos," she mumbled and turned back to watch the televisions but found Jade staring at her.

Kagome furrowed her brows as she noticed the same mischief in the young girl's eyes as the first night she came back. She turned her head to look at Miroku and Sango, who had a blank expression.

Kagome narrowed her eyes. "What are you guys hiding?" she asked curiously.

Jade smirked.

That got Kagome's attention.

The phone rang.

"I'll get it!" jade yelled and ran towards the phone. When she reached for it, she looked at the caller I.D. and her face stretched into a wide smile and let out a small laugh. "This gets more interesting every fucking second," she mumbled.

She answered the phone.

"Dominoes Pizza. How can I help you?" she said jokingly.

Kagome turned her gaze to Miroku and Sango, who both stared at Jade with wide eyes. They seem to be frozen. She walked towards them, but they didn't seem to notice her. Her gaze returned to Jade who happen to be laughing.

Jade's eyes grew wide and a smile grew on her face again. "You're kidding!" she said happily. "I thought you weren't coming back for another week."

Kagome continued to stare at her. She noticed Jade's smile getting bigger by the second. She has never seen her act so happy in the time she's been here.

"You're at the door!" Jade practically screamed. "Bye!" And she hung up.

Kagome kept her eyes on the excited girl as she ran towards the door, opening it.

'Who could be at the door?' Kagome asked herself.

Jade looked like a happy, little girl jumping up and down.

"Dad!"

Kagome's eyes widen and her heart stopped. She felt her body freeze all over.

'D-dad?' the word crossed her mind.

Kagome felt her body shake.

'What the hell? Kouga?'

Millions of thoughts went through her head.

Without knowing, Kagome's feet dragged her closer to the door with each step.

She had her hand on the knob and was about to open the door wider to see, but then it stop stopped her.

"Hey squirt," said a masculine, jubilant voice.

Kagome felt her lungs lose function to breathe properly.

Is she hallucinating?

Is she going crazy?

She opened the door to see who was really there.

Those haunting eyes looked her way and widen from the shock, also. The person's mouth hanged opened. This person must of thought the same as Kagome did.

Is this really happening?

"Kagome . . ." the voice sounded like it was forced out from the total shock.

Kagome continued to stare at the visitor. She still couldn't believe it. After twelve years, this very same person was always haunting her.

Finally getting the strength to get her voice back, she spoke . . .

"Hello . . .Inuyasha."

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