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"Speaking"
(Thinking)
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"Other line"
What's written in the letter
What happened in Chapter 15:
"I never knew that a sudden change in my routine life would make me this happy…And I want to keep it that way…"
"What do you mean?" She asked.
Sesshomaru's trembling hand reached into his coat's pocket and held the box that was inside.
"Kagura…*Clears throat*…Will you…?"
"Will I what…?" She shyly asked.
"…Will you…?"
Suddenly they were interrupted when Sesshomaru's cell phone wildly rang.
Kagura let out a breath and laughed. "Now who could that be?"
Sesshomaru checked his phone and was shocked. "It can't be"
"Was it something that I said?" Kagura asked.
"No it's just…This number…Mr. Lewis only uses it when something isn't right and I –"
"Answer it…" Kagura blurted. "It's alright answer it"
Sesshomaru took her word and answered his phone.
"Hello, Mr. Lewis?"
"S-Sesshomaru…" Sara trembled.
"Sara? What's wrong…Where's your father?"
"D-daddy…*Gasps* Daddy…Is dead" She cried.
Chapter 16: One Last Goodbye
Sesshomaru couldn't believe his ears. The words that Sara cried out echoed in his ear. Mr. André Lewis, Dead? It was impossible…But only impossible in Sesshomaru's mind.
"W-what?" Sesshomaru trembled.
"*Gasps* The doctors said that he experienced a stroke that caused him to have a heart attack…And after fifteen minutes he went flat line" Sara wailed. "They tried to revive him, but they just couldn't"
"Calm down Sara" Sesshomaru advised.
(Sara!) Kagura Surprisingly thought.
"I still can't believe it…Why did he die? He isn't that type of person who gets sick. He's even strong for his age…Why did he have to die?"
Suddenly Naraku gently rubbed Sara's back and took the phone from her.
"Hello, Mr. King?"
"Yes, Naraku?"
"Sara isn't feeling well today…Is it okay if she calls you again when she feels better?" He asked.
"Of course…I understand…"
"Oh…And Mr. King"
"Yes, Naraku?"
"It would mean a lot to Sara and Mr. Lewis if you attended the funeral…Sara wanted Mr. Lewis' funeral as soon as possible..."
"Okay Naraku…I'll be there as soon as I can"
"Very much appreciated Mr. King"
Sesshomaru hung up and stared into nothingness.
"S-Sesshomaru…?"
Sesshomaru ignored Kagura's question.
"Sesshomaru is everything…"
Kagura instantly stopped speaking when she saw Sesshomaru suddenly in tears. This was the first time she has seen him cry in front o her, she thought that Sesshomaru would never show weakness to ANYONE, but. There he was, staring into
nothingness with tears flowing from his eyes.
Sesshomaru looked at Kagura and tried to put on a smile. "A…André…Died" He stuttered.
Kagura looked at the distraught Sesshomaru, and without hesitation wrapped her arms around him. She knew how André Lewis was like a father to him, his profession is made possible because of him, and to lose him on what was supposedly to be one
of the happiest days in his life, but. Hearing this tragic news? Was something he, couldn't muster.
Kagura tightened her grip around him for she felt his hot tears dripping on her shoulders. She wanted to console him, but she didn't know how. She didn't know the feeling of losing someone as close as her father, perish the thought.
"I'm sorry…" Was all she could ever say. "I'm sorry" And with every apologetic sound she brought him closer.
Sesshomaru knew that Kagura was doing her best. He embraced her back and silently cried his heart out.
On that night Sesshomaru opted to return back home. Kagura had no objections, and before you knew it they were on they were back in their apartment compound heading to their floor.
*Ding*
As the elevator door parted, nothing came out from the couple. They have been this silent since their flight from Bordeaux.
When they both reached their doors, only the sound of their keys chiming could be heard. The usual romantic aura of the hallway faded, and yet neither one of them complained.
Kagura entered her home without even looking at Sesshomaru. She knew he was in a lot of pain and wanted him to calm his mind. She was now alone; she warned Kagome that she will be home a little early and told her that if she sees her home in
disarray she will never let her watch over her house again. She looked at her clean home, and smirked.
"At least she kept the house clean" Or so she thought.
She looked at the coffee table and wondered why the vase Sesshomaru gave her looked funny. She walked towards the coffee able and slightly poked the vase. And in a blink of an eye it broke.
"KAGOME!" She controllably roared.
She cleared her mind and looked at her door.
(I hope he's fine…) She thought.
Sesshomaru threw his bag on the floor, grabbed a cold bottle of beer and stationed himself on the couch. He started to reminisce the good times he had with André. He remembered the first time he saw André
Sesshomaru was around twenty two when he asked André if he could sponsor him. Before Sesshomaru became the 'perfectionist prince' he was a penniless son with a passion for music. His father could never accept his profession, as a result Inutaisho
vowed to add him in his will. His father just couldn't see how music can bring in the money. Sesshomaru took to initiative to show his father that following one's passion will bring true happiness. All he needed was someone who had the same vision as
he did.
A young Sesshomaru waited in front of the Debacle Records building. He has been kicked out so many times by the security guards and was told that he was banned in the building for life. But Sesshomaru never gave up. He was determined that he will
have an audience with André Lewis. And on that winter morn, the unexpected happened.
Sesshomaru blew on his chilled palms and hugged his arms. He looked at his watch and scoffed. "Do they think that the cold will get to me…? HA" He mumbled.
"…Excuse me young man?" An elderly voice asked.
Sesshomaru looked up and was surprised to see André Lewis himself.
"Mr. Lewis" He jolted. "H-how did you…I-I mean…Shoot"
André looked at the confused Sesshomaru and chuckled. "Maybe all this cold wind is making your brain freeze…How about accompanying me to my office, and we'll get a nice cup of hot coffee no?" He smiled.
"T-thank you Mr. Lewis" Sashimi answered.
"Please…Call me André" He smiled.
This was the chance Sesshomaru had been waiting for. He didn't mind how André acted, for all he knew he thought André was a very busy man and didn't have time for a speck like him. Sesshomaru proudly marched behind André and mocked the guards
with his eyes.
When they entered André Lewis' office, André asked Sesshomaru to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee with him.
"Would you like sugar with that my boy?" André asked.
"Oh, no thank you…I like mine strong"
André took a sip of his coffee and let out a breath. "Ah, nothing like a hot cup of coffee to warm one's heart…Don't you agree?"
Sesshomaru grabbed his cup and tried to sip, but stopping his hand from shaking with anxiety was hard enough.
Sesshomaru puts down his cup and glared at André. "Mr. Lewis" He said.
"Haha, I've already told you my boy, call me André"
"*Clears throat* Sorry…André" He murmured. "I'm here to –"
"Don't say it" André interrupted. "I know that you've been trying to have an audience with me…I can see you through my window you know" He chuckled.
Sesshomaru shuts up.
"That's the reason why I brought you here" André added. "I can see that you have the determination and the spirit to do great thing with music. If being thrown out more than a dozen times by my security isn't enough what will?" He joked.
"T-thank you Mr. –"
"Tut, tut now don't waste time. There's the baby grand" He pointed. "Now please enlighten me" He asked.
Sesshomaru walked up to the baby grand, sat down, closed his eyes…And played.
When Sesshomaru hit the last key the room fell silent. He was afraid that his piece was mediocre and almost gave up. But the sound of André's applause, made him realize that he must've done something right.
"Bravo my boy, bravo" André cheered. "What was that piece called?"
Sesshomaru shyly turned around and smiled uneasily. "I'm Sorry Mr. Lewis, but I haven't thought of any"
"Well its fine…By the way what is your name?" André asked.
"S-Sesshomaru King Mr. Lewis"
"Ah that King's song…Well then, Sesshomaru my boy see you tomorrow" He blurted.
"Does that mean…?"
"Yes my boy you won me over. You have extraordinary talent, and I would love to share it to the world"
"Thank you Mr. Lewis you won't regret it" Sesshomaru beamed as he raced to the door.
"Oh and Sesshomaru?"
"Yes Mr. Lewis"
"…Please call me André" He asked.
"Of course…André"
And after that faithful meeting Sesshomaru became the most popular pianist of today. He couldn't have done it without the help of André Lewis, but today his savior, his father figure has passed on.
Sesshomaru raised his beer bottle, and brought out a thin smiled. "This is for you…André" He whispered.
"I am standing out here at Saint Eusebius cemetery and what seems to be one of the greatest losses in the decade. About two days ago André Lewis died from a heart attack. André Lewis was known to be one of the best tycoons for almost three
decades. He own one of the largest record studios known as Debacle Records, and proud owner of the Natalie Soleil Grande Theatre. People are taking it hard, but not as hard as his daughter Sara Lewis…" A reporter announced.
Inside the cemetery Kagura uncomfortably sat down on one of the pews in the chapel. She didn't know anyone in that room, but she wasn't there to mingle with the upper crowd. She was there to console the love of her life for he has lost someone who
was a father to him.
Kagura looked at her left and right and saw that only Sara was heart broken. She shed never ending tears from her eyes, she needed someone to hold her, but no one was there. Naraku was too busy guarding the front door and Sesshomaru has been
talking to some of André's business partners. There was only one thing Kagura can do.
(I know I'll regret this but…) She stood up from the pew and sat next to Sara.
Sara looked at her with her teary eyes and tried to look tough.
"I'm sorry…" Kagura whispered. "I know it's hard for you but you'll learn how to get by…" She assured.
Sara wiped her tears and looked the other way. "How would you know?"
"Because…Sesshomaru will be here for you…I'll be here for you" She said.
Sara looked up and looked at her surprisingly. "W-what?"
"I know that we've gotten on the wrong foot in the past. But the past is past we can't change that" Kagura shared. "And besides…I can't bare it to see you this way" Kagura gave Sara a handkerchief to wipe her tears.
Sara kindly refused and smiled. "No, I'm fine…And thanks for keeping me company" She murmured.
"No prob!"
"You know…I just hope you can last long with him…I mean considering the circumstances" Sara blurted.
"What circumstances?"
"With my father gone the companies he left will need someone who can take control…And guess who's on top of the list?"
"Sesshomaru…So?"
"Correct, and with him being the boss of everyone he won't have a lot of free time. I'm also wondering how his new status will make you feel"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean with such a domineering status, what will that make you? You can't handle the world he's in my dear" Sara added.
"You're joking right?"
"Am I? Trust me dear, I've been in countless relationships with men who can't keep up with me…They suddenly disappear. They are somewhat excess weight I didn't need…If you catch my drift" She smirked.
Sara suddenly perked up and walked towards the people huddling in front of Sesshomaru.
"Well thanks for the talk…I finally felt lighter" She smiled.
(Don't let her words get to you Kagura…She's just playing with you)
Or so she thought. By the time André Lewis' body was buried his will was put to use. And sure enough Sesshomaru handled André's empire. Most of André's investors thought that, that move was preposterous. However Seashore being a person who
hated to look weak took the initiative to handle the empire. And when he was seated as the president of all the companies André used to handle was put on his shoulders, Kagura was like a blur to him. He promised that when he gets use to his new
schedule he will spend time with her, but. It seems like he never had the time. Kagura understood this and lets it pass. But as time progressed, her patience dropped, and the feeling of being excess weight for him is taking it's toll.
"Boy, he sure is pretty busy" Kagome pointed out. "Have you found any work yet?" She asked.
"Sadly no, but I still wonder if he still thinks about whenever he works"
"Hmmm, I'm sure he'll find time"
"That's what he always says…" Kagura murmured.
"Kagura I-"
"Kagura Grandpa needs help at the back, could you please assist him?" Kagome's mother suddenly blurted.
"Kagura I'm sorry I have to help my Grandfather, I'll call you again okay Bye?" Kagome said before she hung up the phone.
Kagura threw the phone on the couch and looked at the ceiling. "Now what…?"
She looked at her laptop and noticed that she had an unread message. She grabbed the laptop and read the message, suddenly her eyes widened in excitement.
"I passed…" She whispered.
That night a very tired Sesshomaru entered his limo and headed home.
"Home, Mr. King?" Jaken asked.
"Yes Jaken…Man am I tired"
"I could imagine Mr. King, it's like they're demanding you for too much. I mean how can they make you work a load that seemed to be accomplished in three months?" Jaken exclaimed.
"Because it is worth three months" Sesshomaru answered.
"Mr. King you're pushing yourself too hard I mean –"
"I'm doing this for a reason Jaken…I want to spend time with her. I've been busy for the past month and I want to spend time with her"
"…Ms. Brooks I presume?"
"Yes…" Sesshomaru smiled.
When Sesshomaru got to the apartment complex he was excited to tell Kagura that he is hers for three months. By that time he should have proposed, but something else was in Kagura's mind.
When Sesshomaru got off the elevator he saw Kagura right in front of him.
"K-Kagura? Where are you going this late at night?" Sesshomaru asked.
"I was about to visit you, but I guess I don't need to leave now do I?" She sighed.
Sesshomaru looked at Kagura and noticed that something was bugging her mind.
"Is there anything wrong Kagura?" He asked.
"…I'm…"
"Your?"
Kagura looked the other way to hide her face.
"Oh come on Kagura you can tell me anything" He smiled. "Besides we –" Sesshomaru suddenly stopped when he saw Kagura in tears.
"I'm leaving..." Kagura whispered.
"Leaving? Where?" He asked.
"To Paris…"
"Paris? What business do you have in Paris?"
"I should've told you…About a month ago I enrolled in Pommelraie School of Culinary Arts…And I passed with a scholarship and everything. They're even willing to fly me there to Paris" She cried.
"Then what seems to be the problem? This is good news we must celebrate" He beamed. "When are you leaving?"
"…Three days from now…And I won't be back for five years" She shared.
(Two days?) Sesshomaru's three month plan with Kagura suddenly shattered, but he wasn't going to give up. "It's alright" He scoffed. "I can always visit you in Paris –"
"That's just it…I don't want you to…" She confessed.
"What?"
"I really want to get a better job Sesshomaru, and with you distracting me…I don't think I can focus…I'm sure you can understand"
"But Kagura –"
"Besides, without me hanging around you so much you won't have a hard time with your job" She said as she plastered a fake smile on her face.
"Without you? Kagura…What do you mean…?"
"It's over between us Sesshomaru…She was right" She whispered to herself.
"Does this mean…?"
"Yes Sesshomaru…I'm breaking up with you"
This was the first time Sesshomaru became the dumpee. He didn't know that this is how it felt like. He didn't know that it would hurt this much.
Sesshomaru held her shoulder and looked her in the eye. "Why? Tell me Kagura….Why?"
"I'm scared…" She cried. "I know it's as stupid reason, but I can't do this…I can't keep up with you…You're doing so well with your new life, and I might just slow you down…So please, I hope you can understand"
Sesshomaru lets go of her shoulders and looked down. (So…This, was all my doing?) He then looked up and saw Kagura trying her best to hold her tears. He gently held her cheek and smiled. "Sorry…I can't"
"Please Sesshomaru…If you do love me you must accept my decision…I don't want to hurt you in the long run" She confessed.
Kagura shrugged Sesshomaru to the side and ran back into her apartment. Sesshomaru tried to run after her, but she was too quick. She slammed the door behind her and locked it with ease.
Sesshomaru just stood there. He didn't want to pester her any longer, but he knew that there was one thing he can only do.
(Before she leaves in the third day…I will ask her to marry me) He swore.
Sesshomaru thought he had enough time to prepare to ask Kagura to marry him, but on the next day he found something that he didn't expect.
"Jaken I'll be down soon" Sesshomaru announced.
"Yes Mr. King I'll be out there with the limo"
Sesshomaru turned the intercom off and stepped out. He thought that he will be seeing Kagura as well, but instead he saw a note in front of his door. He picked it up, opened it, and read the contents.
Sorry Sesshomaru, but I lied to you last night…I'm actually leaving today. Please don't get angry, I just didn't want to see how you would react with me leaving. I've had a wonderful time being with you…And I've never regretted bumping you
on that day either. You were my first…And I was hoping it to be the last, but now I see that I'm too weak to even try to fix our relationship…You're better off with someone better than me. I hope that you can understand. I've always loved you
Sesshomaru…That's why I have t let you go…Thanks for everything.
Sesshomaru dug into the envelope and saw the necklace he gave her during the time they were stuck in the Ferris wheel. He couldn't believe that he was there standing, and not chasing his muse. He threw the paper aside and ran to the stairs. The
elevator will be slower and if he didn't take the stairs he might not be able to see her.
In the airport Kagome stood by as she saw Kagura boarding her flight.
"KAGURA I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU OKAY?" She hollered.
Kagura looked at her friend and waved with a smile. She gave her ticket to the counter and entered the plane.
A few minutes later Sesshomaru entered the airport and looked for Kagura.
"KAGOME!" He barked.
"S-Sesshomaru?" Kagome stuttered. "What are you doin –?"
"Where is she?" He blurted. "Where is Kagura?"
Kagome looked out of the window and saw Kagura's plane take off. "I'm sorry Sesshomaru…But you're a little late" She whispered.
Sesshomaru looked out of the window with a distraught heart. He reached in to his coat's pocket and held the box he carried for so long. "…I was…Too late…" He whispered to himself.
To be Continued…
End of Chapter 16
To my dear readers
Hold on to your seats FOLKS coz you have to be ready for the last chapter ~CIAO ^_^