A/N: I hate begging for reviews… but how else will I know if the story is well received? Please review so that I may know how I'm doing. No need to waste my time if it's a bad story…
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, MacIntosh(Apple), Windows, Starbucks or Red Bottom Shoes. I do own the fictional companies and the fictional software product mentioned in this chapter.
..AND, without further ado…. Chapter 5!
A/N: Edits have been made to this chapter! 4.14.17
Invado!
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"Good morning Goten," Kagome said halfheartedly as she called for the elevator with the press of a button… suitcase, papers and shoe in one arm and a white and green coffee cup in the other.
"Good morning, Ms. Kagome." The security guard echoed, and just as the elevator doors opened he finished, "Have a great day!"
"I'll try," Was Kagome's monotone response as she took a sip from her too hot coffee.
Kagome had woken up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. Not only would her hair not do what she told it to do, she had run out of coffee, forcing her to run to the local Starbucks where they had not only gotten her order wrong the first two times, but also spelled her name incorrectly. She wanted to scream when the Starbucks employee tested her name, "Ka- Kayg- Kaigone?" with entirely too much emphasis on the 'A'.
After her hard time at Starbucks she was forced to walk the 8 block journey from the coffee shop to the firm in her knock of red bottom heels due to the scarce availability of taxis that morning. About halfway through her trek, the tap of her right heel decided to wear out causing her to hobble uncomfortably the last four blocks to the law office.
She refused to ask if the day could get any worse because she was absolutely certain it could… after all, it was only 7:30 in the morning.
Stepping from the elevator she was more than relieved to see Sango reaching for her things as she recited the days schedule to her.
"God Sango, I need a drink." Kagome said with a sigh as she plopped down in her cushioned desk chair.
"Already?" Sango inquired laughingly. Acknowledging Kagome's nod of affirmation, she said, "So it's one of those days huh? I'll be more than willing to help perk you up later. We'll pig out on chocolate or something." She finished with a pleasent smile.
Kagome reached over and pulled Sango into a friendly hug thanking her for her consideration.
"Uh.. N-no problem Kags" Sango stuttered out nervously as she relished in the feel of Kagome's body so close to hers. Sango didn't know what to make of her feelings but she didn't wish to make things akward so she did her best to return the friendly hug without lingering or jolting from the embrace.
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"So do we have any new breakthroughs with the Jefferson/Malone case Kagome?" Nagate asked from his position at the head of the table.
"Yes, as a matter of fact. Yesterday I was reviewing some files and found that our client, Jefferson, had already applied for patent on the Novocain software product for windows operated systems in May of 2012 and it was approved the following year, prior to the new ruling by the Supreme Court that software cannot be patented. Malone developed a similar product called Procaine for Mac operated systems. Both programs allow the host system to use voice recognition technology to safeguard their personal files. Novocain has the added feature of shutting down the computer's operational systems if an attempt is made to operate the device without the confirmation of the owner's vocal command."
"So what claim does Malone have on the software?" Henry asked impatiently.
Sesshoumaru responded quickly, before Kagome took the floor again and said, "Malone claims that Jefferson has no right to an idea that had not been developed for a competitor's system, thus his company's development of Procaine is completely legitimate and-"
"-AND, they are prepared to go to court for their right to proceed with the sale of their program, however, Jefferson had already began developing Novocain for Apple operated systems and had submitted for patent in September of 2013, a whole 9 months prior to the Supreme Court's decision. The software was already on its way to the market prior to the development of Malone's product. Malone began the sale of his product to Apple without applying for patent in July of 2014, which is why our client wishes to sue Malone for 50% of the profit made from their deal with Apple, as well as partial rights to any residual income made from the deal." Kagome finished agitatedly.
"Do you think we can win this Sesshoumaru?" Jack asked, deliberately ignoring Kagome.
"Yes. I'm confident that if we can't settle this outside of the court room, we will be able to convince the judge of the unjust methods by which Malone and his associates have operated." Sesshomaru spoke confidently.
"Good work you two." Nagate praised as he rose from his seat and proceeded to exit the conference room.
As the room emptied, Sesshoumaru stayed behind with Kagome as she gathered her papers.
"What was that all about?" He asked.
"That was about you coming in here trying to take over my case! I've worked too hard just to become second to some chauvinistic jack ass who just got here five minutes ago! I know what you're here to do, and it's not happening without me putting up a fight first! This is bull shit! Just because 'Daddy' wants to save face with the boys he adds you to the team!" Kagome said in a harsh whisper.
"I plan to earn my position and rank in this firm just as you are attempting." Sesshoumaru said calmly.
"Well wait your fucking turn. Don't think I don't know about you getting all buddy buddy with them the other night! I'm in a field operating in justice and I get met with the atrocities of the unjust in this male dominated profession every damn day."
Kagome was livid! She'd been at the firm for three years and still hadn't been invited for drinks with the partners. Sesshoumaru hadn't been there a month yet!
Red began to seep into the whites of Sesshoumaru 's eyes as his irises began to morph from golden to turquoise, his claws lengthened and his fangs protruded from his gums.
"Watch how you speak to this Sesshoumaru woman! You tread on dangerous territory for you know not who you deal with!" Came his raspy command as he slammed her into the wall.
Instead of becoming frightened at the changes in Sesshoumaru's appearance, Kagome found herself curious and intrigued at his shift. "Wha- wh- what are you?" she whispered hesitantly.
Blinking, the red receded from his eyes and his irises returned to their original color. "I'm your worst nightmare. I advise you to watch your tone when speaking with me." He whispered harshly into her ear.
Kagome shivered, but not in fear. Oddly enough, flashes of her dream came rushing to the forefront of her brain. Squeezing her thighs together to ease the tension between her legs, she sighed audibly.
Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at her shift in emotions, from shock, to curiosity, to… arousal? What was up with this woman?
He nuzzled his nose in her neck instinctively and she tilted her head to the side granting him access.
"Do I make myself clear?" He said against her neck and she nodded mutely. Just as he released her from the wall James came rushing through the conference room doors, noticing the tension in the room he hesitantly asked if Sesshoumaru would like to grab lunch with him.
Straightening his tie and brushing the imaginary wrinkles from his suit he met Kagome's eyes one last time before turning and following James out the door.
Letting out a deep breath she didn't know she was holding, Kagome slid down the wall and placed her head in her knees.
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"Sango, I don't know what happened, but one minute I'm going off, and the next I'm face to chest with my back crushed against the wall, and oddly enough... I was turned on!" Kagome said while blushing.
Hiding her resentment, Sango reached over the table and grabbed the pepper shaker as she said, "Sounds to me like another case of interoffice romance in the works."
Oblivious to Sango's mood shift, Kagome called out, "God! What I don't get is how I can be sexually attracted to that arrogant dick wad! I'd give my left tit not to feel this way!" Kagome all but yelled.
"Not your right one?" Sango laughed.
"No, I like the right one too much." Kagome replied with a serious expression on her face and taking a bite of her salad.
Both women burst out into a fit of giggles as they continued their lunch.
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"Man, I would love to fuck my secretary!" James said while Sesshoumaru cringed at the man's vulgarity. "I can just picture bending her ass over my desk and giving her a real good dicking; better yet fucking those voluptuous titties until I jizzed all over her face!"
Pushing his meal from in front of him Sesshoumaru said, "Could we please change the topic of our discussion?"
"Yea, okay… how about what's going on with you and Kagome?" James prodded.
"There's nothing." Came Sesshoumaru's two word reply. Rising from his seated position, he placed a twenty on the table, downed the rest of his beer and proceeded to head back to the office, not waiting for James to follow suit.
Once on his own, Sesshoumaru allowed himself to ponder on James's question a little more. This Kagome woman had gained his curiosity twice now. Not only did she not exhibit normal signs of fear when an individual is met with the occult, she became aroused by his proximity.
"Strange indeed." He spoke out loud.
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A/N: I figured this would be a nice update since it's been about a week. Lol Please tell me what you think! Oh, and if you hadn't noticed, each chapter title is a Latin term… some legal others not so much, lol but I figured it would flow with the overall theme of the fic.
Update: I've added some things that will hopefully begin to help later chapters make a little more sense.