A/N: Takahashi Sesshoumaru: 27
Harada Rin: 21
Kaze Kagura: 24
Takahashi Inuyasha: 23
Higurashi Kagome: 22
Houshi Miroku: 23
Taijiya Sango: 22
'Italics': Thoughts
Bold: Emphasis
'Bold Italics': Flashback
Hey people i'm back again after a very looooong week! I'm so sorry for not updating earlier.. i've been busy lately! So sorry!
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I.The Silence: Hahah… I find the scene cute too! Hell I was laughing my heads off while writing that part… ) Thanks for reviewing anyways!
icygirl2: Thanks for thinking that it was a great chapter… True, she could reject the offer, but then again, there wouldn't be any plot if she rejects the deal, right? D
tweetymug: Yeap, they are close for now… after you read this chapter, I bet you'll be cursing me! v The story's building up!
HawkAngel XD: Heh I found it cute actually… Can you just imagine the way they would look like! I'm so sorry for not updating soon! I've been really very busy… Gomenasai!
simplyelena: See, I told you it was a sessrin! There's more to come though there would be some SessKagu! Heheh… I would like to point out that, Kagura is not bad in this fic of mind! Hehe… you'll just have to wait and see ne? And yes smokers please heed to simplyelena's advice: STOP SMOKING! It's bad for your health!
Wolf-Inu-Yasha-38: Well it wouldn't be that way… Sess will marry Rin AND then woo Kagura after that… he's bad isn't he? Hehehehe… I'm so sorry for taking a very long time to update… ( I'm afraid you might have to wait again next week…
karina: I'm so very sorry for not updating faster! I'm very busy… ( But I'm glad you loved my previous chapter… I'm so very glad you love the way I've put the story!
mysterious advisor: Actually I didn't really want Sess to have feelings for Rin… but I couldn't help it! Haha… I mean they're the ideal couple and I felt kinda awkward to know Sess doesn't have a single bit of feelings for her… so yeah that's why I made Sesshoumaru feel something for her!
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Chapter Five: My newly made friend Kaze Kagura
"And now I pronounce you Man and Wife," the minister pronounced the moment we were done with our vows and exchange rings. Rin and I were at the church in our bridal suit. It was still hard to believe that I was getting married, with Rin at that matter.
When Father dropped the news that Rin and I were to get married, like a bomb, on my head, I was stupefied. I didn't know what to think and say, which was so unlikely of me. I could still remember that day, which was unfortunately my birthday, vividly even though it took place five weeks ago…
FLASHBACK:
"WHAT?", both Rin and I exclaimed.
"Taisho, did I hear you wrong?" my father's beloved wife asked.
"No, you heard me right. I said the both of them are going to marry each other," Father clarified.
My mind was blank. I didn't know how to react. I didn't if I should be happy with Father's decision or get enraged because of his dumb decision. NOTHING! I was still processing what my father had just said.
"B-but Inutaisho-sama…I can't marry your son! I hardly know him! I can't marry someone whom I don't know!" Rin defended. I still did not react, but I felt a pang in my heart when Rin said that. Why wouldn't she want to marry me, someone who is every girl's dream man?
"Well, you have a whole lifetime to get to know him after you marry him. Nothing's wrong in that right?"
"But Father, I think it's not a great idea to set Rin up with that bastard. She deserves someone better than him, a heartless man!" Inuyasha butted in.
"First of all Inuyasha, learn how to respect your elders, Sesshoumaru is included. Secondly, it's not entirely true that he's heartless. If he could get smitten by a woman, it shows that he still does have a heart, don't you think so?" Father started his lecture.
'Smitten?' I asked myself when Father said something about me getting smitten by a woman. That was when realization hit me, he was referring to Kagura! At that point of time, all of my thoughts and most of my body started functioning. If he set me up with Rin, then what was I going to do about Kagura? I could assure anyone that Kagura was the one for me, not Rin. However I knew better than going against the deal I made with Father. I, Takahashi Sesshoumaru, always keep to my promises and never break any of them even if it concerns life and death.
I tried to find other ways in getting to her and rejecting the marriage proposal Father had decided on. Unfortunately, no matter how much I raked my brain, I realised that I only had one and only choice: Marry Rin and live with it. And if I wanted to find Kagura I could do so after I was married to her.
At that point of time, I had thought Kagura was only a dream which I could not reach for ironically. Even, I could not believe that I was denied of her by the fates. Fate is cruel isn't it?
"Inutaisho-san, I believe you're being unreasonable here. Rin also has the right to have a say in this," I heard Kagome speak.
"Kagome-sama is right. You can't force her to do something which she doesn't like," Miroku pointed out. Sango nodded her head in agreement.
"Inutaisho-sama, I—" I interrupted whatever Rin wanted to say by clearing my throat. Everyone turned their attention to me.
"Fine I'll marry her," I said softly with my eyes on Rin.
END OF FLASHBACK
So here I was at the church, for my marriage. It took a little bit more than a month to prepare for my wedding, getting the invitation card to be printed and the decorations to be put up.
"You may kiss the bride," the minister said bringing me back to reality. I turned to look at Rin, who I had to admit, looked beautiful. Her wedding gown was a white sleeveless one with a veil over her head. She had gloves on, which reached all the way to her elbow. When I first saw her, I was speechless. However no matter how beautiful she becomes, she would never be able to compete with Kagura. I, on the other hand, was wearing a black tuxedo with a bow around my neck.
I lifted the veil over her head and bend down to kiss her on her cheek. Everyone clapped for us, for God knows why. All of them were cheering for us glad that we were finally bound together. Wasn't I supposed to be the one to be ecstatic to be finally married? I just stared at Rin after kissing her, not even making an attempt to smile at her or the minister. The only thing I did was thinking about how my life turned out to be and how it could have been if I had found Kagura.
Finally, I knew the ceremony, or my wedding as some claimed it to be, had come to an end. If only the woman I was marrying was Kagura, things wouldn't be so sucky as it was. 'Oh god, this Sesshoumaru hopes that his life with Rin would be a pleasant one,' was what I prayed the moment Rin and I stepped out of the church, the moment I was going to begin my new life…
"Mr Takahashi I still am unable the lady you've asked me to sir. I hope to hear from you soon,", Jaken's scratchy voice was heard in my voice mail. I had just come back from work and was in my room going through my voice mail in my telephone.
Rin and I had been married for nearly two months now. Technically we were legally married; however we didn't behave like husband and wife at all. Ever since the day she entered my house, I had been giving her the cold shoulder, despite the fact that she was also the victim in this marriage. A very small part of me felt guilty for the way I was treating her. It wasn't her fault for Father to set me up with her, was it?
Both of us had come to an agreement that we slept in different rooms as we were particular of our privacy. Whenever Father invites us over to stay there we slept separately in a room. We could have asked for two rooms, but I didn't think my father would appreciate that. Even though we led our own lives, Rin was considerate enough to cook extra for my meal. I was more surprised than touched when she did that. I treated her like scrap, but she didn't care!
In the past two months we behaved nothing like couple, but more like strangers.
I scowled after hearing the message left by Jaken. Why was it so hard to find her? It seemed as though she got wiped off from the surface of earth. I know you must be wondering who the hell I was referring to. It was none other than the beautiful Kagura. At first I had thought of giving Kagura up and start anew with Rin, but I found that impossible. Kagura had been plaguing my mind for throughout the day. Finally I had decided to continue the search and find her. After which, I could divorce Rin and start my life with Kagura. A whole brand new life with her.
I loosened the tie around my neck and tucked out my shirt and finally opening my bedroom door to get out of the room.
I walked down the stairs of my mansion, which was situated in front of the sea, and then to the kitchen. It was eight at night and obviously I was starving. Furthermore I hadn't had my lunch due to my packed schedule of the day. In the kitchen, I saw Rin preparing dinner. 'Preparing dinner at this time?' I asked myself. It was rather weird of her to prepare dinner so late.
"Why are you preparing dinner so late?" I voiced out, startling her. She jumped at hearing my voice and then turned around to face me.
"Sesshoumaru! When did you return? I didn't hear you."
"Just answer this Sesshoumaru's question. Why are you preparing dinner so late?" I demanded, not bothering to answer her question.
She seemed to be hurt, but I, being the taciturn and emotionless guy, did not care. She forced a smile to grace her lips and replied, "I've invited someone here for a late dinner. That's why."
I felt annoyed for a moment. How dare she invite someone to myhouse! She should have asked me first! "You invited someone here in my house?" I snarled.
She looked at me with frightened eyes, "Yes and I hope you don't mind. I knocked over her just now when I was at the mall. I…I thought I could make it up to her by inviting her over for dinner."
I remained silent and continued to burn my gaze on her. She fidgeted, uncomfortable with me staring at her. I smirked inwardly, glad to know that I could frighten people just with my gaze.
"This will be the last time I do something without your permission. But I hope you won't take this to account," she whispered while her eyes focused on the ground.
Before I could answer her, I heard the doorbell ring. Her head snapped up and looked at me, seeking for permission. I sighed inwardly and nodded my head once, in approval.
She flashed me a grateful smile and ran past me to answer the door. The moment she smiled at me, I felt as though I had been frozen. Well, not that I hadn't been an Ice Prince throughout my life, but it was just that…it felt good to have her smile at me like that. Her breathtaking smile caused my heart to beat faster for some unknown reason. I had to admit to myself that Rin did have some effect on me. 'This Sesshoumaru is not falling for her is he?' I questioned myself, doubts begin to fill me.
I shook my head vigorously, bringing myself out of daze. I glided back to the staircase and walked up the stairs to get back to my room. Before I could complete the second flight of stairs, Rin called out to me, making me stop.
"What do you want now?" I growled not attempting to hide my annoyance. She merely ignored the way I talked to her and turned to her visitor.
"This is my husband, Takahashi Sesshoumaru," she introduced. I turned to her left to get a glimpse of her visitor. Well, don't you know curiosity kills the cat?
The moment I caught a glimpse of Rin's visitor, I felt my heart stopped beating totally. 'Is it really her! Or am I just dreaming!' I continued staring at her making sure my eyes weren't playing tricks with me. I was brought back to reality when I heard Rin introducing her to me.
"Sesshoumaru, she's the one I knocked onto at the mall this afternoon. My newly made friend, Kaze Kagura."
We've come to the end of this chapter… don't worry, more to come next week (I hope)… I'll try to update this as soon as possible… I've been very busy that's the reason why I've been slow with the updating…
Oh by the way, I hope you will read 'revenge is sweet' ne! I'll meet you soon! Adios!