Sesshomaru handed off the pile of folders to his P.A. before taking his coat. Family dinner was not one of his favorite past times, but it was something he hadn't be able to get out of ever since his late step-mother had started them shortly after his father married her; trying to bring the family closer together. She may have been a fool, but she sure did dream big. And it kept his father happy that his sons had stopped arguing during it some time ago.

"Lord Sesshomaru, The Asano Comp. called asking for another meeting." Jakan announced as he followed him to the elevator. "Would you like me to call them back and set something up?"

Sara Asano was anything, but forward in her strategies. He should have known better than to try and do business with her even though they had broken off their relationship last year. He remained silent, knowing the imp would take it as if he even dared think of such a thing he would wish he was dead. His cell phone rang just then which he pulled out and sighed at his father's ID. "I'm on my way, father…I'm just leaving the office."

"Don't bother son, I have other plans, we'll try to together next week."

Sesshomaru frowned. His father has ever canceled family dinner night, not even when he had been sick. "What's kind of plans, father?"

"Now, son, I don't believe that's any of your business." He paused as someone was talking in the background. "Why don't you get the car, dear? I'll be there shortly."

"Father?"

"Yes, son…I'll see you at the office tomorrow. Have a goodnight."

Sesshomaru looked down at the phone in his hand which had gone dead. His demon was growling softly in the back of his mind, which set him on edge. For years his demon hadn't made a sound or even stirred. Now, his father started seeing someone and it was waking up. Something was going on and Sesshomaru was going to find out what. "Jaken, I want you to find out where my father is going during his free time. Take pictures of this woman he's with."

"My Lord?" Jaken stumbled in shock. "You want me to spy on your father, the CEO and owner of the Company!? The High Lord of the Western Land!"

Sesshomaru gave him a cold glare causing the little green imp to scurry back down the hall.

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Rin smiled as she walked through the mall, holding Taisho's arm. "I don't know why you would ask me to go Christmas Shopping with you." She stated. "I don't know anything about your family."

The older demon smiled. "My dear, how else was I to get you to spend some time with me?"

Rin laughed. "So, we're not shopping for your sons and their families?"

"Oh, we will, but I also thought we could get somethings for you as well." He explained, lifting a hand as she started arguing. "I know you don't want me buying you anything, but humor me will you, dear? It would bring so much happiness to this frail, old man if you allow me to spoil you, even a little."

Rin sighed, smiling up at him. "Oh, you maybe old, but nowhere near frail." She paused. "Alright, but please don't buy out the store like you tried a few days ago."

He held a hand up to his chest. "I wouldn't dream of it, dear." He led her off towards a store. "Now, do I have any chance of talking you into accompanying me to a Christmas Banquet?"

Unknown to either of them, Jaken poked his head out of a potted plant, snapping a few pictures of them before following behind them, staying out of sight.

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Rin sighed, kicking her shoes off before settling the many bags down on the couch to go through later and settled herself into her overstuffed chair. She looked around her little apartment. It wasn't Park Ave., but it kept her off the street. She could just hear Mr. Taisho's concerns over the place with the peeling wall paper, leaky pipes, and touchy heater. If he hadn't allowed her to take a taxi from the mall that evening, she knew she would be arguing with him over allowing him to put her up in a better place.

"And I'm just too tired to argue." She announced out loud. After a few more minutes of relaxing, she pulled herself up when a knock sounded on her door. Groaning, she made her way over to the door, to look through the peephole. Standing in among the dingy hallway was Taisho Akuma. What was he doing there?

She stepped back, thinking if she remained silent, he would go thinking she wasn't home yet.

"Rin, I know you're in there. I'm a dog demon, remember?"

She sighed, cursing dog demons for their sense of smell and unlocked the door, opening it to let him in. "Mr. Taisho, what brings you here?"

He looked around, frowning at apartment. "You left your purse at the diner. I thought I bring it to you." He faced her. "Rin, please tell me you're just helping a friend by house sitting?"

She looked away, "I…"

"Rin, you shouldn't be living in a place like this." He started. "Why don't I get you…?"

"Mr. Taisho, please." Rin groaned. "I couldn't allow you to…"

He stopped her gripping her shoulders. "Rin, please. I couldn't go about knowing you live here. Anyone could break in and harm you."

She moved away to stand by the window. "No one has…"

"Yet, Rin, no one has yet, but they could." Taisho shook his head. "Please Rin; just let me know you're somewhere safe."

"Mr. Taisho, you've already done so…" Suddenly, something hit the window causing her to scream as the broken glass flew at her.

Taisho was beside her in seconds wrapping his arms around her, catching sight of someone or something running away.

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Well, what do you think? I know it's a short chapter and all, but this just seemed like such a good cliffhanger to leave you all. Who do you think it is that broke Rin's window. What do you think Taisho will do about it and let's not forget Sesshomaru, shall we? He has yet to come face to face with Rin. How is he going to react? Well, I like to hear what you all have to think about it. Now, on with the reviews!

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Lady Shenzuki: Welcome back. When did you change your name? I missed your reviews.

Taraah36: A warm welcome back. My greatest reader and follower. How I have missed your reviews. As for him having more than two children, who knows why that is, except in the Anime, he did shortly after Inuyasha was born. He may be alive in mine, but I hate changing any of them too much. Besides, I don't think I could handle too many OCs right now.

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jj: Thank you and ummm…I don't think so. Sesshomaru might have problem with that.

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