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"Speaking"
(Thinking)
*Sound Effects*
"What the television host and radio Dj is saying"
"Someone talking on the phone"
What Happened In Chapter 6:
"S-Sesshomaru…? What are you doing here?" She shrugged.
"I live here. Or have you forgotten?"
"You know what I mean"
"I know, I know. I just wanted to know how you were"
"You were worried…About me?"
"Of course, what Sara did to you was inappropriate. And I just wanted to tell you that I scolded her"
"Scolded?"
"You know what I mean. And I just wanted to say sorry"
"Sorry for what? It wasn't your fault"
"Still…I feel pretty bad. So I got you this" Sesshomaru revealed a red rose that he was hiding from his back. "I hope that this is good enough for my apology. I wanted to get you something but –"
"No, it's fine. Thank you"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure. It's the sweetest thing anyone has given me" Kagura shared. "Well then…Goodnight"
"Goodnight"
Kagura smiled at Sesshomaru and returned to her apartment.
"*Sighs* That was close, for a moment there I thought I was done for"
But before Sesshomaru returned to his apartment he heard Kagura's apartment door open.
"What's the matter Kagura –?"
Kagura suddenly kissed Sesshomaru's cheek. Her supple red lips' peck made Sesshomaru crave for her lips some more.
"That's for the wonderful evening you made me experience" Kagura then quickly returned to her apartment and locked the door.
Sesshomaru held his stained cheek and felt Kagura's lipstick mark. (What just happened?)
Kagura walked back to her living room as she happily smelled her rose.
"Ooohhh, you like him" Kagome suddenly interrupted.
"W-what you got it all wrong I just said thank you"
"Thank you by kissing his cheek" Kagome gleamed.
"NO, that's how people from other countries say thank you" Kagura pointed out.
"And since when did you become worldly all of a sudden?"
"Since a while ago, besides…." Kagura looked at her rose and started playing around with it. "He's already taken…"
Chapter 7: The Need For Lady Luck
*Beep* *Beep* Beep* Sesshomaru's alarm clock sounded off. He lowered his blanket from his face and fixed his eyes on it. "SHUT UP" He snarled as he tapped the switch. (I know that it's a Monday today; but, Andre gave me the day off) He then
grabbed his blanket and continued to sleep. As soon as his eyes were shut his alarm clock sounded off again. He quickly sat up and banged the switch, and yet the clock wouldn't turn off. "What's wrong with this damn thing?" Sesshomaru grabbed his
clock and searched for the problem. He looked around the clock and rattled it around; but, still couldn't find it. In stead he took out the batteries and threw the broken clock to the floor. "I could always buy another one" He said to himself.
Now, he couldn't sleep. The damned alarm clock ruined his way back to slumber. All he could do now is wake up just like everybody else. He got out of bed and wanted to make his usual pot of coffee in his kitchen.
As he stepped out of his room he couldn't see a thing. He had forgotten to open the curtains the night before so his living room has been pitched black since yesterday night. He searched for the light switches in the side and suddenly remembered they
were on the other side of the room. He carefully walked to the other side; but, he accidentally hit his shin on the coffee table and tripped. The loud sound as he dropped can be heard under his apartment and across Kagura's home.
Kagura suddenly jolted when he heard a loud crash in Sesshomaru's apartment. (What the hell…?) She looked at her alarm clock and was puzzled at the time. (It's just five o' clock in the morning. *Yawns* Why is he up this early?)
Sesshomaru stood up in pain. He used the wall to help him get up and find the switch to the light in his apartment. When he finally found the switches, he flicked them with his fingers and his apartment shone. His eyes squinted a few seconds after he
turned the lights on and was surprised on how messy his apartment was.
"What happened last night?" He uttered to himself. He looked at his apartment with dismay and saw a lot of beer bottles lying on the floor. He walked towards the bottle and took a look. "Ahh….I remember, Inuyasha was here…"
Last Sunday night Inuyasha wanted to congratulate his brother for his performance on the benefit concert. Sesshomaru wondered why Inuyasha wanted to celebrate a day late but didn't want to turn the offer down. The whole Sunday night they went
out drinking and partying; but, Sesshomaru couldn't remember what happened after that.
He ignored all the possibilities on what could happen that night and concentrated on cleaning up his apartment. He picked up bottles of beer, chip wrappers, cigarette butts and all sorts of stuff. He grabbed his vacuum cleaner from the supply closet and
vacuumed his apartment. The loud roar of the machine woke Kagura up.
"What's up with this guy?" She uttered. She wanted to get up, bang the door and teach Sesshomaru some sense; but, she was too lazy to get up. Instead, she covered her head with her pillow and tried to get some shut eye.
After Sesshomaru has vacuumed his abode, he returned the machine in the supply closet and turned on his television. "Whoops, I almost forgot…Coffee" He threw the remote on the couch and ran to the kitchen. Little did he know that the channel it was
stationed in was his least favorite. Gossip TV
"Faye! Faye! Faye! Did you know what happened last in the benefit concert that was held in the Celeste Soleil Grande Theatre?" The gay host asked.
"No Marco, what happened?"
"Apparently there was crook hanging around in that theatre"
"No way"
"Yup it's true, and the thief wasn't there to steal anything valuable like diamonds and rubies, no. The thief was there to steal Sesshomaru King"
"What? How can you say that's true" Faye asked.
"I got a chance to talk with Ms. Sara Lewis herself last night. She said, and I'm quoting her here. She said that after the concert she saw this woman hanging around with Sesshomaru and trying to get his attention with her body. She also said
that the woman was very rude to her and actually tried to slap her"
"Did she tell you who that woman was?"
"Sadly she didn't get her name. But if you are watching us right now, whoever you are you'd better watch out. Because if you were the reason why this perfect couple broke up I'm coming to get you" Marco swore.
"Oh my, if I were you right now you'd better hide. You haven't seen Marco angry, and I'm sure you don't want to" Faye warned.
Sesshomaru heard the whole thing. He was angry when he heard all the lies Sara told the paparazzi, and the paparazzi actually believed her. He couldn't believe that it looked like Sara wasn't at fault on what happened last night; and, the worst part of
it was, Kagura got caught in the middle of all this.
(Damn you Sara, why would you do this?) He angrily thought.
"Rise and shine everybody, it's me Dj Matilda and you all know what that means. Yup, it is seven o'clock, and we are having a beautiful Monday morning! We'll be having –"
Kagura tapped her radio alarm clock and rubbed her eyes. "Goddamn you Sesshomaru" She growled. "You kept me awake the whole time" She threw her blanket to the side and ran towards the bathroom.
She took a quick bath, and when she was done, she grabbed her toothbrush, squeezed some toothpaste on the bristles, and started mumbling to herself.
"Why did chef Mando suddenly decide to open a bit early? I know we own a café but come on. I worked my ass off yesterday night even though it was a Sunday, what the hell is going on?" She said to herself as she brushed her teeth.
When she was done brushing her teeth she walked towards her cabinet and searched for her uniform. "And he's still making us wear this, I can't believe it" She groaned.
She wore her frilly uniform and walked quickly to the kitchen. She grabbed a piece of bread from her bread box and held it with her mouth. (Shit, I'm running late) She quickly puts on her shoes, grabs her jacket and runs frantically out of the door.
When Kagura left her apartment, she saw Sesshomaru entering the elevator. She frantically looked for her keys in her jacket's pockets, and when she has found them she locked her apartment door and started to run towards the elevator.
"WAIT! HOLD THE ELEVATOR" She shrilled.
Upon hearing this, Sesshomaru held the elevator for her just in time.
"*Pant* *pant* Thanks, I thought I'll never get in, in time"
"Well, you're up so early?" Sesshomaru pointed out. "I thought your shifts starts in the afternoon?"
"I thought so too, but apparently people started flooding in the café, and Chef insisted to open the café earlier than expected" She answered.
"At least you'll get a raise" He mentioned.
"We all do, thank GOD"
The elevator stopped on the ninth floor of the apartment complex. Sesshomaru thought that he was on the ground floor and started to walk out.
"Hey! Where are you going?" Kagura held Sesshomaru's sleeve to stop him from his tracks.
"It's the ground floor…Isn't it?"
"No silly, it's still nine floors down" She giggled.
Sesshomaru got embarrassed and returned to Kagura's side. He wondered why she had a sunny tone. And as the people started entering the elevator, the closer they get because of the lack of space. Their shoulders touching one another, but even at
that moment Sesshomaru was still puzzled.
(She seems to be happy…Didn't she hear the controversy Sara has made up?)
Kagura noticed that Sesshomaru was giving her the face she told him to stop making, she got paranoid and punched his shoulder.
"Ouch! What was that for?" He angrily whispered.
"How many times have I told you, to never look at me with that creepy look?" She quietly sneered back.
"I'm sorry…I was just wondering"
"Wondering about what?"
"Why you're in such a good mood?"
"Is it wrong to be happy on a Monday?"
*Ding* The elevator doors opened on the ground floor. The people rushed out of the elevator, leaving Kagura and Sesshomaru behind. When the crowds lessened, the two finally got out of the elevator, and when they both exited their apartment
complex, Kagura started to get paranoid when Sesshomaru kept following her.
"I'm sorry, but, don't you ever watch television?" He asked.
"I only turn on the television for important things. I rarely watch television because I can't stand watching all those gossip crap" She answered.
"I see…" (Maybe that's the reason why she doesn't know what Sara has done. I think it's best that I should never tell her…I don't want her to worry –)
"Tell me Sesshomaru, what's the deal? You've been following me around and keep asking me these weird questions, and I'm seriously getting annoyed" She irritatingly roared.
"I'm sorry. Let me make it up to you. I know! I'll walk you to work today"
"Aren't you doing that already?" She joked.
Sesshomaru stopped and thought for a while. (Oh yeah…Sesshomaru this isn't one of your greatest hours)
"Sesshomaru?" Kagura blurted.
Sesshomaru snapped out of his daze and looked at Kagura.
"Are you sure you're alright? You've been freaking me out for the past few minutes" She pointed out.
"I'm fine" He answered.
"Come on, I'm going to be late" She smiled.
The two continued to walk. There was little talk between them while they were striding along the busy streets. Kagura was concerned of Sesshomaru because of his weird antics, while Sesshomaru was worried about Kagura's well being.
"Well, this is my stop" Kagura stopped in front of the café doors and turned to Sesshomaru. "Thanks for accompanying me today…It was nice"
Her smile eased Sesshomaru's tense state. He felt calm whenever he's with her, especially whenever she smiled in front of him. He knew that she'll be alright by herself.
"Glad to be of service, Mademoiselle" He gestured.
"Stop that, you're embarrassing yourself" She giggled.
"Well, you do that to your customers" He mentioned.
"It's because I'm working" She answered. "Now, take care of yourself. Okay? I hope you'll be back to normal by the time I get back" She then waved goodbye and entered the café.
"Well, at least I got some fresh air today" He said to himself. Suddenly he heard his phone ringing from his pocket. He grabbed the phone and answered.
"Hello?
"Oh Sesshykins, it's soooo good to hear your voice" Sara shrilled.
"It's good to see you too, Sara I need to talk to you –"
"Ooooh, I want to talk to you right now, but I'm kind of busy"
"Then, why did you call me?"
"I just thought that we could you know, celebrate tonight" She gestured.
"What are we going to celebrate in such a short notice?"
"Oh don't worry, I'll tell you tonight. So, pick me up at five o' clock?"
"Five o'clock" He assured.
"See you then, bye –"
"Wait Sara –" (She hung up on me again) He placed his phone back in his pocket and sighed. "At least I know what I'm going to do tonight" He then went on to go back home.
In the café, Kagura kept an eye on Sesshomaru until he left.
(Thank goodness, I thought that he'll never leave)
"Hmmm, someone still doesn't believe me" Kagura said in a tuned tone.
"What do you mean?"
"You like him" Kagome whispered in her ear.
"No I don't" Kagura exclaimed.
"Miroku? Don't you think Kagura likes Sesshomaru?" She asked.
"Well..I-I don't think –"
"HEY, what are you kids standing there for? Customers will be flooding in soon" Chef Mando roared.
"Sorry Chef…"
"And Miroku, I'm promoting you to waiter for the day" He added.
"Really? But, who'll open the door for the customers?"
"The people can open the door by themselves. Besides, Kagura will be helping me in the kitchen today"
"What happened to Bill?" Kagura asked.
"Bill called in sick with the flu. Well, don't just stand there, to your posts everybody"
"Yes Chef"
Kagura scurried into the kitchen while Kagura and Miroku fixed the dining area. Kagura was thrilled and honored to work side by side with Chef Mando. It was her dream to become a Sous Chef and a Pastry Chef at the same time after all.
"TEN MINUTES UNTIL OPENING" Miroku warned.
A line started to form outside the little café.
"Miroku, open the door, we're finished" Chef Mando ordered.
Miroku flipped the sign and let the customers enter.
"Bonjour tout le monde, and welcome to the Le Petite Café" They gestured.
The people sat themselves on the vacant seats as breakfast started in the café.
Hours have passed and the employees were still busy satisfying their customers. It was in the middle of the day and they were short on waiters, Kagura had to do double body, but she didn't mind.
"Bonjour, my name is Kagura, and I'll be your waitress for this afternoon"
"Yes, I would like to order the Shrimp Bisque and Iced tea" The customer ordered.
"And what will your friend be having?" Kagura asked.
But the other customer did not answer. She was too concentrated on her laptop, she was literally glued to the screen.
"Lilly, what do you want to order?" Her friend asked.
But still, no answer.
"LILLY"
Lilly lifted her head and laughed. "I'm sorry, what was the question again?"
"Lilly, you've been glued to your laptop since we got here, what's the big deal?"
"I'm sorry Denise, but I just can't get over it"
"Can't get over what?"
"Have you heard the news about Sara Lewis?"
"No, what happened?"
"Apparently, while she was in that Charity concert thing, there was a woman trying to steal Sesshomaru away from her. It says right here in her blog that she saw the woman caressing her hands around his fingers and started whispering things on his
ear. I can't take it"
"That's it…That's the reason why you can't even order lunch?"
"Uh, DUH"
"Please forgive my friend, as you can see she is a loyal fan of Sara Lewis" Denise said to Kagura.
Kagura just stared at Lilly and froze. (It can't be…)
"Lilly, please order something. NOW"
"Okay fine, I'll have the roast beef sandwich and water" She shrugged.
Kagura quickly wrote it down and fled.
"What's gotten into her?" Denise asked.
"I don't know, and I don't care" Lilly answered.
Kagura quickly placed the order on the counter and excused herself to go in the bathroom. Kagome knew that something was wrong and followed her. Kagura quickly got in the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror.
(That woman they were talking about can't be me. I would never do such a thing, and Sesshomaru wouldn't, do that to me. Everything she said, was a lie)
Kagome placed her ear on the bathroom door and knocked softly. "Kagura, are you okay?"
"…Yup, I'm fine" She answered. "I'll be out in a moment" She then looked at herself in the mirror once more and patted her cheeks. (I'm sure that the rumour will cease) She thought.
But who knows, she might've thought wrong.
It is now five o'clock and Sesshomaru is anxiously waiting for his bride to be in the waiting area. He didn't know the reason for a celebration, but he was happy enough to spend sometime with Sara.
Sara quickly got out of her office went straight at Naraku's table. "Naraku hold all my calls, or tell them that I'm done for the day"
"Yes, Ms. Lewis"
Sesshomaru stood up and gave Sara a peck on the cheek.
"It's nice to see you too, Sesshomaru" Sara shrugged.
"What's the matter?"
"I'm sorry, I'm just tired…That's all"
"So, what are we celebrating about?" He asked.
"It's a surprise, now come on I made reservations" She answered.
"Let me guess, same old place?"
"No, it's different this time, I promise" She assured.
This was the first time Sesshomaru saw Sara this happy and this unpredictable. He was thrilled to see her this way, but he never forgot the way she treated Kagura.
Sesshomaru tried to discuss this matter to Sara while they were on their way, but Sara didn't seem to care or listen to him. Finally they have arrived at Sara's surprise destination. When they both got out of the car Sara quickly blindfolded Sesshomaru
with her palms. They slowly walked up in the front door of the secret destination.
"Okay here we are" Sara uncovered Sesshomaru's eyes.
"Sara, what is this place?" He asked.
"Oh you know; another popular restaurant" She answered.
(Great, another place packed full with people) He thought.
When they entered the restaurant they were showed to their seats and were treated like stars, as usual. Sesshomaru grew tired of these places and wanted to go home, but he is not leaving until he gets answers from Sara.
"Sara, there is something I want to talk about"
"Not now, Sesshykins. I'm trying to look pretty"
"But, you already look fine"
"No way, I have to look pretty when the paparazzi get here"
"The paparazzi!" He exclaimed.
"Yeah, ever since I posted that thing on my blog the paparazzi has been chasing me around" She proudly said.
"What did you post?" Sesshomaru grumbled.
"Oh you know; how that bitch almost stole you away from me that night…" She started looking in her compact mirror and twirled her hair.
"Sara how could you" He questioned.
"How could I what?"
"How could you tell such a lie? Don't you ever think about the well being of the other person?"
"One, I can get away with anything, and two who cares about that bitch. She got what she deserves…"
(No, she didn't) He thought.
"By the way, she was the reason why I became so popular all of a sudden. I didn't catch her name that evening, I asked my father but he was overly drunk that night. What was her name again? Cathy? Carroll?"
Sesshomaru couldn't take this any longer. (How can Sara stoop to this level? What has gotten into her?)
"Well who cares, as long as I'm the talk of the town nothing can go wrong" She boasted.
"SARA THAT'S ENOUGH" Sesshomaru roared.
The whole restaurant suddenly fell silent.
"Sesshykins, what's the problem?"
"The problem? The problem is you Sara, you are out of control"
"Me out of control? You were the one flirting with that bitch" She pointed out.
"Stop making your own stories Sara, you know none of that is true. The woman you met in that party is a friend of mine. You know that"
"I don't care if she was a friend of yours, all I did was bend the truth a little to have some fun" She answered back.
"A little? Sara you could ruin her life for something she didn't even do"
"Should I care?"
Sesshomaru was enraged, this wasn't the woman he remembered being kind and simple. Everything he knew about her changed.
"…I think we should just split up…" He blurted.
"W-what?"
"You heard me, the engagement is off"
Sara grabbed the glass of wine and threw it to Sesshomaru's face. "You can't break up with me. After all we've been through"
"I'm sorry Sara, but you've treated someone very important to me like a piece of garbage" Sesshomaru stood up and walked away.
"Is she more important than me?" Sara cried.
Sesshomaru stopped and looked at her. "…Yes" He uttered to himself. He then exited the restaurant and zoomed off with his car
Sara sat back on her chair and pouted. She grabbed her cell phone from her purse and dialled a number.
"Hello, this is Sara…It worked" She smiled.
When Sesshomaru got back to his apartment, he didn't want to enter. He seemed like he wanted to know how Kagura was doing. He did sense that she would be fine, but no one knows for sure. He sat down at the end of the hall starting at the
elevator; he waited as long as he can to see Kagura.
*Ding* The elevator rung, and as the doors opened Kagura quickly stepped out of the elevator. Her sanguine earlier has changed, her head swung low and her face now sullen. Sesshomaru noticed her disposition and quickly stood up. Kagura head him
rustling and quickly rubbed her teary eyes.
"S-Sesshomaru, I thought you were already in your apartment?" Kagura tried to fake a smile.
But Sesshomaru knew that she faked it. He instead played along in order to keep Kagura somewhat happy. "Nah, I just wanted to see you"
"…See me?"
There was an awkward silence for a few seconds. Sesshomaru thought of something to say that could cheer her up, even a little.
"I broke up with Sara" He mentioned.
"Ohhh…What joy" She sarcastically answered. She then tried to scurry back in her apartment.
"Wait, can I at least invite you to drink with me?" He asked.
"Why, so you can forget about her?" She asked.
"No, well a little" He answered. "Drink's on me"
Kagura then scoffed. "Fine, as long as you're the one buying. Let me just change"
"Sure"
A few minutes afterwards Kagura changed into something casual, and when she saw Sesshomaru she started to laugh.
"What?" He questioned.
"What are you wearing?"
"You don't like it?"
"Like it? I've never seen you in cargo pants before" She pointed out.
"Well, I can't always be Sesshomaru King when I go out" He pointed out. He then grabbed his fake glasses in his pocket and started to wear them.
"Aww, you even tied your hair up" She joked.
"Don't even go there he warned"
The two went on to a nearby club, and since Sesshomaru was paying Kagura got to pick the club.
"Ooh, I've always wanted to try that one" She pointed at a club that was entitled: Diavolo Paradiso.
"Your wish is my command"
Sesshomaru guided Kagura into the club and partied hard. Sesshomaru didn't drink much because he knew that one of them had to be sober when they got home. Kagura on the other hand drank like there was no tomorrow.
"Wooh, bartender another shot here please" Kagura requested.
"Don't you think you had enough?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Hey, as long as you're buying, I'm drinking" She slurred. She then grabbed the shot glass and chugged it in the fastest way possible. She then returned to the dance floor and partied harder.
"Excuse me miss, but I don't see you here very often" A man said to Kagura.
"And who might you be?" She asked.
"My name is Duke, I own this club"
"Well nice to meet you Duke" She then ignored him and walked the other way.
"Hey…"Duke quickly grabbed Kagura's arm, and pulled her in closer. "Me and my boys were just thinking how great you look on the dance floor –"
"I know what you think, I might be drunk, but I'm not stupid" She then shrugged Duke off her arm.
But Duke was persistent to get her. He grabbed her once again on her arm and pulled her.
"Hey, let go of me" Kagura demanded.
"No can do, you're too pretty to be let go of" Duke then tried to reach in her pants.
"I said let go" She shrieked.
"HEY" Sesshomaru growled. "SHE TOLD YOU TO LET GO"
"And who might you be?" Duke asked.
"I'm with her"
Sesshomaru quickly jumped on Duke and punched him on the face.
"FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!" The people in the bar started cheering; the bouncers were outnumbered three to one and quickly called the cops. Suddenly Duke's friends joined in the fun and started beating up Sesshomaru.
"Well, how can you fight all five of us?" One of Duke's friends asked.
Sesshomaru wiped his swollen lip and shrugged. "Watch me"
A few minutes later the cops arrived at the scene, but when they got there they saw Duke and his gang unconscious on the floor and no one to blame.
"Alright, who started this?" A cop asked.
"I'm sorry chief, but according to one of the spectators they saw the two run away"
"Any visual?"
"I'm sorry Sir, but the club is too dark, you can't see a thing"
"DAMN IT" The cop roared.
Back in Sesshomaru's apartment Kagura settled him down on his couch. She quickly got an ice pack and dropped it on Sesshomaru's head.
"Hey, be gentle" He squinted.
Kagura prepared a damp towelette and wiped it on Sesshomaru's wounds.
"Hey, I said be gentle" He reminded.
"I'm sorry, I can barely see straight" Kagura explained.
She then grabbed the alcohol bottle, poured a few drops on a cotton ball, and wiped it on Sesshomaru's wounds.
"Ouch!"
"Hey, be a man, you could beat up all those five guys, and still be afraid of this little thing?" She joked.
"…At least I got you to smile…" He uttered.
Kagura stopped wiping and looked at Sesshomaru. "….You knew?"
"Yes, that's why I kept bugging you this morning. I thought that you would be fine, but…I was wrong. I should've told you about it earlier"
"Then why didn't you?"
"Because…I didn't want you to worry…" He confessed.
"Worry? Don't you know how many customers I had to face who were reading her blog? Of course I'll worry heck I –"
The next event came to a surprise to Kagura, one minute she was ranting and then everything changed. All of a sudden she felt Sesshomaru's warm arms hugging her, it felt warm, it felt safe, this was the first time she felt his arms wrap around her
body.
"Just shut up and cry now" Sesshomaru whispered.
He knew that she was in pain; he knew that it wasn't her fault. And when she realized what he was trying to do, she grabbed him tighter, and started to cry.
End of Chapter 7
To be Continued….
To my dear readers,
I'm here to inform you that I'll be in Baguio from November 26 2010 – November 29 2010. I'll be having my retreat with my class. I'm so excited! By the way may I be a bit selfish for a while. I want to ask you if you can make me a palanca? A palanca is like a letter where you can tell me anything, good characteristics, bad characteristics, or random thins about that person you are writing to…In that case me. I'm sorry if I became a bit selfish for this, but I would love to get to know you a little bit more, you know if you want comments or suggestions and stuff like that. Thanks a bunch and I hope you'll read Chapter 8! Oh I love Chapter 7, best decision he has ever made ~CIAO ^_^