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Previously:
"Kagome, relax! Worst case scenario Inuyasha will tell him over an awkward family dinner. Don't sweat it. We will see how you handle it tomorrow because I need to drop some paper work off at his office from the article, and you can talk to him and see what happens. Hell, he might already know it's you." Sango said. Kagome took a few deep and slow breaths.
"Yeah, totally fine. Thanks," she sighed. Sango smiled.
"Anytime.
Chapter Six: Mysterious Beauty Part Two
Kagome and Sango exited the bathroom in time to hear the speeches from Taishio and Sesshomaru. Taisho's speech was empowering and strong, telling people that he has put his faith into Sesshomaru and the company will be nothing under perfect as long as he is running it.
Sesshomaru's speech was more of a promise speech about how he envisioned the company in his hands. Although it was a great and thoughtful speech, Kagome could not help but still feel that sense of arrogance radiating from him no matter what he said. Even if she just had the most magical night of her life.
When the speeches finished, Kagome, along with everyone in the hall, clapped loudly for the new and retiring CEOs of Takahashi Corp.
"Nice speech. A little arrogant, don't you think?" Kagome said, popping up from behind Sesshomaru.
"I do not believe I had much arrogance in an insightful speech such as that one." He smirked, secretly glad to see she did not leave yet. Kagome laughed.
"Your are oozing arrogance and cockiness as we speak. Besides, a speech on how great and driven you are has arrogance in the title." She said. He just eyed her. She cleared her throat after finishing her champagne flute.
"I wanted to thank you for the lovely evening. I honestly have not had this much fun in quiet some time." She said. Sesshomaru nodded.
"To be completely honest, it was a more pleasing night than I had expected. I owe it to you." He said. Kagome nodded. She was about to turn and leave when he gently placed his hand on her shoulder.
"One last dance?" He offered. Kagome smiled and nodded, wondering how much better her night could become.
The music lulled in the background, this time just a tune and no words, as they twirled around and pulled one another close. After a few moments of the song, the large crowd of dancers pulled back, allowing room for the CEO and his date to dance. Kagome looked around and noticed this.
"Why is everyone circling us?" She asked shyly. Sesshomaru looked at her light blush and thought she was gorgeous. He then smiled lightly.
"They are admiring your beauty." He complimented. Kagome smiled and blushed.
"Thank you," she said. Sesshomaru pulled her closer and lightly shook his head.
"I am merely stating facts." He said. Kagome smiled. Who knew someone as cold as he could be so romantic and kind?
"I apologize for this in advance, but you are not what I expected." She said. Sesshomaru spun her around and looked at her.
"What do you mean?" He asked. He did not sound confused but she answered anyway.
"The media has made it their life's goal to make you appear as a cold hearted person who hates everything, but tonight you are becoming one of the nicest and most amazing people I have ever met." She sighed. Sesshomaru nodded. Everyone who really knows him thinks the same.
"The media feast off of lies and gossip. As you said before, taking part in the business world will harden hearts faster than sun burns a desert. When you are raised in that world, it is important to not get swept up in such affairs but to know when to put up a wall. I have been doing this for a long, long time and have mastered such a skill. The media and outside world only only know half of the story." He said. Kagome looked at him. She kinda felt bad for him. Getting forced to shut out the world as such a young age sounded horrible and awful. How could he still show such kindness after all that has happened?
"I am sorry." She said. "I should not have brought it up." She mumbled as the music was changed to another song, going unnoticed by both dancers.
"It is fine. In fact, you should feel honored. Not many know of my other identity." He said. Kagome smiled. In fact, she did feel a bit touched.
"I don't know, honored is a bit much for how I feel" She teased. Sesshomaru watched her smile. He really did love her smile.
"Than how do you feel?" He asked. Kagome pretended to ponder for a moment before locking eyes with him.
"More like...touched." She said. Sesshomaru looked at her.
"What?" She asked, noticing his starring.
"Would you mind if I kiss you?" He asked quietly. Kagome blushed and looked at him.
"Nobody has really asked me that before, they just kinda go for it." She said. Sesshomaru smirked at her.
"I am not most people, it would do you well to know that."
And with that, he swept down and kissed her gasping rosy lips, wrapping his arms around her waist in the process. Kagome was a bit stunned at first for him taking such a bold move. Two kisses in one night. This really could not get much better. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her. The music had stopped playing and everyone was admiring the two once again. Kagome lightly moaned as he slipped his tongue into her mouth.
Holy hell!
It was heaven. The way he held her, caressed her, and kissed her was making her drunk. It was almost too much. She tried to keep up with his skill level but found it nearly impossible. When he pulled away, she was breathing heavily.
"Where did that come from?" She gaped. Sesshomaru let out a cocky smirk and winked at her.
"I am a pleaser. I aim to please. Now, did I please you?" He asked. Kagome just nodded.
"Now, I would enjoy to know the name of the one who I so thoroughly kissed twice tonight, as well as told some of my deepest secrets to." He said. Kagome smiled at him.
"Maybe another time, for now, let's enjoy the rest of the party. It is in your honor after all." She said before pecking his lips and walking away, leaving a distraught Sesshomaru behind.
Kagome went to speak with Inuyasha and Sango, who were currently in the process of meeting Sesshomaru's parents.
"Sango, I have so much to tell you. I can't believe this is working!" Kagome said, sitting next to her.
"Oh, hello dear." A woman sitting across from Sango and Inuyasha said. Kagome looked at her and mentally cursed. It was Inutaisho and his wife!
"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi." Kagome said politely.
"Good evening dear, and please call me Izayoi, and this is my husband, Inutaisho." She said. Kagome smiled and shook their hands.
"Call me Taisho as well." He said. Kagome smiled and nodded. Izayoi looked at her and snapped her fingers.
"I knew you looked familiar! You were the girl dancing and kissing my son, Sesshomaru!" She said.
Kagome blushed and nodded.
"Guilty." Kagome mumbled, beyond embarrassed.
"Personally, dear, I think you two could not look better together. He has never taken a liking to someone so quick before. Amazing, really." Izayoi said. Kagome smiled. His parents were not even close to what she expected. She was worried they would be hash and snobby. Maybe even cold like Sesshomaru.
"Thank you, I actually met him in the office before. Although, he does not remember me." She said. Taisho looked at her and nodded.
"Many people come through the office daily." He said. Kagome nodded in agreement.
"I only came for a small period of time to speak with him. It was a bit intimidating. All the things going on as I waited." She said remembering how rude and short everyone was.
"She actually goes to college with me." Sango pipped in, coming back with a flute of champagne.
"Oh really?" Izayoi asked. Kagome nodded happily.
"What's your major?" Taisho asked. Kagome smiled. "Theater and the Arts. Although I am getting a degree and taking some business classes. A back-up plan, you know?" She asked. Taisho nodded, knowing all too well.
"Brings back memories, when I was younger, my father just starting to establish Takahashi Corp, I had my heart set on being a Lawyer. I was half way through Law school when I was told I needed to switch majors, I was so overwhelmed in that time. I advise you to stick with your first choice and not give up so easily." He said. Kagome smiled and nodded.
"Thank you, sir. It is a pleasure hearing that, especially from you. Performing and Theater are such hit and miss career choices that most people consider it impractical, support from such a person of your status is quiet an honor." Kagome said. Taisho shook his head.
"Please, a little praise to the one to make my son smile so much in one night deserves that and more. Join us for dinner next Sunday night. Sango is invited as well. I would love to get to know the both of you so much more." He said, looking at Izayoi who nodded happily. Kagome looked at Sanog who shrugged.
"I would love to, Taisho, it is really sounds incredible, but I must decline. I will speak with you soon though," Kagome promised, getting up and turning around to leave.
"Alright dear, I wish to speak with you again, though. Sango, I shall see you next sunday?" Izayoi said. Sango smiled and nodded while Kagome shook Izayoi and Taisho's hands.
"Of course, it was great meeting the both of you. I live with Sango if you need or want to find me." She said before walking off to the crowd.
"I was looking for you." Sesshomaru's voice came from out of the crowd. Kagome turned to him and smiled.
"Were you now?" She asked. He nodded.
"I noticed you talking to my parents. I apologize for their behavior." He said. Kagome laughed and shook her head.
"Oh please, I love your parents they are so kind. Your father was helpful as well." She said. Sesshomaru looked at her.
"How?" He asked. Kagome smiled.
"My career choice is not the easiest path and he was just giving me some encouragement." She said. Sesshomaru nodded.
"Your mother is super nice as well." She commented.
"Stepmother." Sesshomaru corrected. Kagome looked at him silently.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I just sorta assumed." She said guiltily. Sesshomaru shook his head.
"My true mother was a hated woman. Deceiving and a horrible person on general. I am glad she is out of the picture." He said. Kagome nodded. At least she did not bring up any ill memories.
Jut than, the clock struck two in the morning and she knew that the party was coming to an end.
"I must go, Sesshomaru, it was a pleasure to meet you." She said. Sesshomaru nodded and walked out of the ballroom wit her.
"Before you leave, I must know your name." He said. Kagome smiled up at him.
"I wish I could. I really really wish I could tell you," she started.
"Then do."
"But you would regret ever asking me to dance." She said. "Trust me."
"How can I when I know nothing about you? At least give me your number." He said. Kagome shook her head.
"I can't. I am so sorry, Sesshomaru. I will see you again, though, I promise." She said before walking down the steps and back to her car to wait for Sango.
'Coming here was a mistake. Now I am starting to actually like him.' She thought as she waited for Sango in the car.
SO? I HOPE YOU LIKED IT! I WAS GOING TO ADD ON THE MORNING, BUT THEN I WOULD NEED TO CHANGE THE NAME AND I LIKE IT THE WAY IT IS, I PROMISE, THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE A BIT LONGER AND THE CHAPTERS IN THE FUTURE WILL GROW A BIT LONGER, ALSO CHECK OUT MY OTHER STORY 'Heartless'
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~~~Written~~~
March 24 2015
6:19 PM
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~Lizzy