InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Between Coincidence and Fate ❯ Chapter 2
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By: DragonGrl 
Words of advice...Difficult choices...Introductions and dissapointments
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.21.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 293 | Status: Completed
Words of advice...Difficult choices...Introductions and dissapointments
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.21.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 293 | Status: Completed
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Well, this is the next chappie. Now this one was interesting and fun to write. I tried to add some humor to it but I’m not sure if I did a good job, my sense of humor tends to be very weird sometimes. Anyway, hope you like this chappie.
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Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the InuYasha characters they belong to Rumiko Takahashi.
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During the drive back home, I couldn’t stop thinking of what Yuka had told me. Especially, about the stranger only being there when I was going to be around. I couldn’t understand why or what would drive him to do such a thing. Most importantly of all, that out of all the people in that café, why was it I the one to catch his attention? What did I do to get something that I’d seen so many others try hard to get and failed, yet I did nothing and got it? I kept asking myself and couldn’t explain it but I guess I had to wait. Wait and see if someday or somehow my questions would be answered.
Putting my stuff down and turning towards her, “Hey Sango, what’s up? How are you?” as she stood and walked towards me.
Wrapping her arms around me, “Hey Rin, I’m good and you? Looks like you’ve been really busy lately.” Then she releases me and backs away, looking at me.
I pick up my stuff and walk towards the bed, dropping it them on it, “Well, I have been a little. Just trying to catch up on my story, I do have a deadline I have to meet.” Turning and walking back towards her.
She sits on the sofa and I on the chair, smiling, “Oh really? How much time did they give you?”
Leaning back on the chair, “Well according to Sui, I have until the end of July. So I have 4 months to complete it.”
“Oh and how’s it going? Are you almost done?”
Shaking my head, “NO WAY, I’m barely through the third chapter and I plan to make it at least 20. That and the damn writers block I keep getting isn’t helping me much either.”
Surprised, “Wow, you’re going all the way with this aren’t you?”
Nodding and smiling, “Of course, it’s going to be my first work so I have to make it special.”
Tilting her head to one side, “What is it about again?”
“Well, It’s a love story actually. A story of a couple that meets in a difficult situation and their relationship is constantly being tested by difficult events. But don’t worry, they’ll end up together in the end. I mean all fiction stories need to have a happy ending, it’s how it works.” Lowering my head a bit and sighing, “If only life was the same way.”
“Rin, you’re still sad about the whole Suikotsu thing aren’t you?” Releasing a frustrated sigh, “I told you already, he’s not worth your time. You’ll meet someone better, much better. Trust me, you’ll probably meet the special guy in that café you spend so much time in lately.”
My eyes widened and I lifted my head up to look at her, “Wait a minute…what did you say?”
Confused, “That you shouldn’t let the whole Suikotsu thing bother you…”
Shaking my head and waving my hands around, “No…no, not that. The last thing you said. What was it?”
Relieved, “Oh, that you could probably meet that special guy in the café you spend so much time in, why? Is it true?” Her eyes filled with curiosity.
Turning away from her, “Well, not exactly but…”
“BUT?”
Looking back at her, “Ok well there’s this guy right. He came in to ‘Sengoku Jidai’ about a month ago.”
Nodding and looking very interested, “Uh huh…”
“Well according to my friend that works there, she said that ever since he came in, he’s always trying to be there at the same exact time that I’m there. He always sits on the table that’s by the window and its not that far from me, oh and he always has to sit on the chair that’s facing me as well. The funny thing is that every time he comes in, everyone just stares at him, like literally eats him with their eyes. But I can’t get myself to do that; it makes me feel uncomfortable. I could just imagine how he feels.” Leaning back on the chair, “Now don’t get me wrong, he’s handsome - REALLY - handsome but there’s just something about him I don’t quite understand. My friend keeps pushing me to talk to him but I can’t convince myself to do it. I always thought that of all the people in the small café, I wouldn’t be the one to catch his attention. I mean I never did anything to get it in the first place. But today, I found out that I was wrong - VERY WRONG -.”
Smiling, “Really? How? Do you know his name by any chance?”
Shaking my head, “No, I’ve never talked to him and I’ve never thought of asking Yuka if she knows it either. Well, she said that he always leaves right after I do and today when I got your phone call, I packed my things and left. When I stepped into my car and turned over to glance through the rear view mirror, I saw him leaving the café as well. Just mere seconds after I’d left. That confirmed that what Yuka told me was true so I panicked and hid. I lowered my seat and waited until he took off to leave myself.”
Widening her eyes, “What? Why did you do that?”
Lowering and shaking my head a bit, “I don’t know why Sango, it came out of instinct to hide. I guess I’m just not fully over with what happened with Suikotsu.”
Leaning towards me, “Rin, you shouldn’t beat yourself down because of that stupid ass. You deserve to continue your life, I mean you’ve got your new career to think about and it’s ok for you to have fun as well. Now, I’m going to tell you something that you know I don’t say very often but give this guy a chance, you never know what might happen until you try.”
Looking back to her and nodding, “Yeah, I guess you’re right. I just have to find the nerve to actually talk to him.”
Raising an eyebrow, “Rin, you’re afraid to talk to him? That is so unlike you, usually once you start it’s hard to make you stop.” She starts to laugh.
Chuckling, “Ha ha very funny. Well that’s easy for you to say cause you haven’t seen him. He can look pretty intimidating sometimes but I’m just going to try to look past that and talk to him.”
Giggling, “Good and you better let me know how it goes.”
Nodding, “Of course.”
We kept talking, just catching up on our gossip until sundown when she had to leave for work.
I went to the café on a Tuesday afternoon, as always. I stepped in and greeted Yuka as I was walking towards my spot. I turned towards his to see if he was there but he wasn’t. So I figured that he wasn’t going to show up. But when I looked towards my table, I saw him. Sitting in the small table that was next to mine, reading a book.
Immediately, my breath got caught in my throat and my eyes widened. Unconsciously, my steps slowed down and I turned towards Yuka. She had a HUGE grin on her face and nudged her head for me to continue walking. So I turned back, swallowed hard and took a deep breath before I made my way to the table. When I arrived to it, I sat on the chair against the wall and placed my things on the table just as always. Then, I pulled out my laptop and started it up. Suddenly, Yuka came up and placed my teacup on the table but said nothing, just smiled. Her eyes saying more than words before she walked away.
As I was waiting for my computer to start up, I reached over and picked up the cup, hearing it rattle against the saucer the moment I held onto it. I swear my hands were literally shaking and I felt butterflies in my stomach.
Cursing under my breath, “Shit, I can’t stop shaking.” Then I look over to him and find him looking at my hand then turned his attention back to his book. I turned away and sighed, taking in another deep breath when his scent suddenly overwhelms me. OH MY GOD, he smelled AMAZING just as expensive as he looked. Without any thought, I slightly closed my eyes and breathed in as much as I could when a ring woke me from my reverie. A shocked gasp escaped me as I looked down thinking it was my cell. Suddenly, I heard the most breathtaking sound I’ve ever heard, his deep voice. I lifted my head and slightly closed my eyes.
“What is it, Jaken?” Immediately, I felt chills and goose bumps throughout my entire body. I could hear the mumbling from the other side of the phone but couldn’t tell what was being said. So I turned my attention back towards the screen but just couldn’t tear my ears from listening to his voice.
Sounding slightly frustrated, “This is definitely NOT the right time.” Letting out a frustrated sigh, “Very well, what client is it?” Suddenly, I look over and see him pull out a slim case from his briefcase. He opened it to reveal a palm pilot and began to use the stylus pen on it. “My meeting with Richardson is not until Friday. Why does he insist on meeting early?” I guess he must’ve felt my gaze on him and saw him turn his eyes towards me. I immediately gasped and turned towards the screen again feeling my cheeks flare up. I’m positive that my mind wasn’t playing games on me but I swear I heard a light chuckle come from him before he answered, still sounding frustrated, “Is it about the Chemex contract again?” He let out another frustrated sigh, “Fine Jaken, let him know I will be there in 15 minutes.” Clicking his phone off. I kept looking towards the screen as he began to pack up his things. Quickly, he stood and started walking towards the door. As he was walking away, I looked up at him and for some reason turned towards the table, noticing that he’d left something behind. Immediately, I picked it up and by then, he’d already stepped out of the café. I stood up and tried to reach him at his car but when I stepped out, he had already driven off.
Letting out a frustrated sigh, “Damn, he left.” Looking down at the small case. Out of curiosity, I opened it and it was the case that had his palm pilot in it. Shaking my head, “Man, I’m sure he’s going to want this back.” Heading back into the café. For the next two hours, Yuka kept scolding me for not talking to him when I had him so close and she constantly kept trying to mess around with his palm pilot but I didn’t let her. I mean I’m sure he had personal things in there and wouldn’t appreciate if someone looked through it, I know I wouldn’t. So eventually, I got tired and left. Heading home to call Sango and update her on the day’s events.
Immediately when I stepped into my room, I put my stuff on the desk and pulled out his palm pilot case and my cell phone. Jumping on my bed and leaning on the headboard, I dialed Sango’s number.
After a few rings, she answered,
“Hello
Hey Sango.
Rin, hey what’s up? Did you see your mystery guy today?
Smiling, Actually, today I did.
Sounding very excited Really? What happened? Did you talk to him?
No, I didn’t.
WHAT, WHY NOT? You should’ve just walked up to him.
Chuckling, Actually, that wasn’t necessary because he sat next to me today. For some reason, I’m not sure why. -Meanwhile, I kept looking at the case in my hand-
And you still didn’t talk to him? Rin, I should slap you. You’re lucky I’m not there right now otherwise I would’ve.
Laughing, chill Sango. We wouldn’t have had much time to talk anyway because he left five minutes after I’d gotten there, he got a phone call and left.
But still? That was the perfect chance and you let it go. You’re not going to have another one like that.
Smiling, Actually, you’re wrong. When he left, he accidentally left something behind and I picked it up but when I tried giving it back to him, he’d already left.
Excited, really? What is it?
His palm pilot. I have it right here in my hand.
Well, have you opened it? Maybe his name is in there somewhere. You could at least know something about him before you give it back and when are you going to?
-Opening it and looking around- well, there’s nothing…Wait, I found something. -Pulling out a card from a sleeve inside the case-
What is it?
It’s his information, well, the if-found information.
So what’s his name?
Sesshoumaru Kitazawa hmm… never heard of him.
OH MY GOD, THE Sesshoumaru Kitazawa. He’s like the most powerful businessman in the country. That and he’s fine as hell too.
Laughing, well that I can agree on but I don’t even know who he is. So you say he’s powerful but I’ve never heard of him before.
Sounding shocked, You’ve got to be kidding; he’s always on the news and on business magazines all over the world. Trust me, he is definitely well known. I’m surprised he would be here though. So when are you going to give it back to him?
Well, I guess I’m going to have to give it to him on Thursday because I know he’ll be there. Wait…shit… I forgot I have a meeting with my publisher on Thursday…I don’t know if I’ll be able to take it.
Just stop by before your meeting and give it back to him. I’m sure he’ll want to thank you for keeping it for him.
Yeah, well…I… ok I’ll do it; I’ll stop by on my way to the meeting and quickly drop it off, it’ll give me an excuse to leave.
Yep. HEY, that wasn’t the plan. You’re supposed to talk to him not run away. What are you so afraid of?
Laughing, I’m just kidding Sango. I’m not afraid just nervous. But just to get all of you guys off my back, I’m going to do it. Who knows maybe he might not be so bad.
Well good luck. Hey I’ve got to go now, have to get ready for work. Let me know what happens ok.
Ok, I will. Have a good day, well, night at work.
Thanks, bye
Bye.”
I placed the palm pilot back inside my laptop case and went on with my day.
I arrived at the café at about 11:30am and luckily, his car was already there. I turned over, pulled out my briefcase and stepped out of my car. Once I entered, something weird happened, everyone just stared at me. At first, I was shocked but then I remembered that they weren’t used to seeing me dressed like this. So I ignored them and walked over to where Yuka was standing.
“Yuka.”
She turns towards me and a huge grin grows on her face, “Wow, Rin is that you? You look…different. Very nice, I like it.”
My cheeks heated up and I looked down before I turned back towards her, smiling, “Oh thanks. I have a meeting I have to go to in 10 minutes that’s why I’m dressed like this.”
Nodding, “Ah no wonder.” Waving her hand, “Jeez, girl you smell as expensive as you look. But if you have a meeting then why are you here?”
Laughing, “Come on, Yuka. That’s not true.” Reaching into the outer pocket of my briefcase and pulling out the palm pilot and looking back at her, “Actually, I came to return this to its rightful owner. Have you seen him?”
Confused, “Who?” Then, she turned and pointed towards the corner table, smiling, “Him?”
I looked over and there he was, sitting in the same table as the last time, the one right next to mine. My eyes widened and my breath got stuck in my throat again. He looked amazing in his dark gray business suit. I took a deep breath and swallowed hard before I started making my way towards him. He kept his head down, reading the paperwork in front of him and I don’t think he realized that I’d walked up.
I kept walking towards him and stopped right in front of the table. I felt my cheeks heat up and my voice was as light as a whisper, “Umm…Excuse me.” He looked up and I lightly gasped as I caught sight of his beautiful amber eyes. His stoic face looking right at me, I don’t think he recognized me either. Smiling, “Hi…uh…sorry to bother you but…did you by any chance leave something behind on Tuesday?”
His eyes kept studying my face as if he was trying to identify me. His face remained stoic as he nodded slightly, “I might’ve, were you the one that picked it up?”
Nodding, “Yes, right after you stood to leave. I tried to catch up to you and return it but you’d left by the time I got to the parking lot.”
The moment I said that, his face softened. I guess he’d finally realized I was the same person that usually sat in the table next to him. His lips quirked up to a smile, “What was what I left behind?”
Handing him the small case, “Your palm pilot Mr. Kitazawa.”
Taking it from me, looking slightly confused, “How did you…”
“Oh, your name was in the if-found card inside. Sorry, I hope you don’t mind that I opened it, I just wanted to know who…well your name.”
He looked down at it and shook his head, chuckling, “No, not at all.” Turning back up to me, “Actually, I’m glad to have it back. I want to thank you but it would be more appropriate if I thanked you by name Ms…”
“Oh, sorry, Imamura. Rin Imamura.” Extending my hand out to him.
He stood and shook my hand, smiling, “Thank you very much, Ms. Imamura.” Waving his hand towards the empty chair, “But please let me invite you a cup of tea for returning my palm pilot in perfect condition.” He had an AMAZING smile; it was a shame he didn’t do it very often.
Shaking my head, “I’d love to but I can’t. I have a meeting to go to.” Looking down at my watch, “Which by the looks of it, I might be a little behind schedule.” Looking back at him.
Nodding, “Very well, let me take you out to lunch then. Does two sound good for you?”
“Well, I’m not exactly sure how long my meeting is going to last so I really can’t assure anything with you.”
Reaching into his inner jacket pocket, “How about I give you my card and when you’re done with your meeting, give me a call and we can set something from there.” Handing me a business card.
I take the card and look down at it, nodding, “Sure, ok…I’ll do that.” Extending my hand back to him, “Well, Mr. Kitazawa. It’s been a pleasure meeting you but I must take my leave.”
Shaking my hand and looking straight into my eyes, “Pleasure’s all mine Ms. Imamura. I shall hear from you later, then?” Not releasing my hand. The look he had in his eyes made my cheeks heat up again.
Nodding, “Of… of course.” Pulling my hand away and turning to walk away, “Bye.” Immediately when I turned around, I felt my heart beating a thousand times per minute. So I took a deep breath, trying to calm down a bit and headed out towards my car and to my next appointment.
When I arrived to the publisher’s office, I immediately stepped in and luckily I made it “on time” because the agent wasn’t there. It was about 12:15 when I got there. So about 5 minutes later, the agent stepped in but the only person missing was Suikotsu and the meeting couldn’t start until he arrived. We waited and waited for approximately 45 minutes when he finally arrived using the excuse that he had gotten out late from class. I knew he was lying though because he didn’t have class on Thursday’s but I wasn’t going to say anything until the end. So the meeting continued for the next two hours. The rest of it went fairly well, except for the part that Sui was almost an hour late AND some of the drafts I’d given him weren’t corrected properly. So I had to turn them in like that but the story itself was enough to please the agent.
When the meeting was finally over, I never even turned towards Suikotsu and headed towards my car. I was burning up inside because he’d let me down again. I kept walking, never realizing that he was behind me until he called my name, “Rin, wait up.”
I continued to walk, not turning towards him, sternly, “I don’t want to talk to you Suikotsu.”
He caught up to me and held onto my arm, stopping me, “Look just listen to me.”
I immediately turned and looked at him, “Let go of me.” Pulling my arm away from his hand, my hands shaking at my sides as I yelled, “Listen? Listen to what? More of your lies, that was bullshit what you said in there. My ass you were in class, don’t you think I remember that you don’t have class on Thursday’s? You made me look bad, Sui and to finish it off, you turned in work that was not even done properly.” I was so angry that moment, that I felt tears pool in my eyes but I held them back, not wanting to cry in front of him.
Putting his hands up, “Look, I can explain. I haven’t had enough time to go through them. I…”
I put my finger on his lips, silencing him. Shaking my head and my voice stern, “I don’t want to hear it. Look Sui, you volunteered yourself for this, I didn’t ask you to do it for me. If you can’t do it, just let me know and I’ll find someone else who can. Now I need to go.” Turning to walk away.
Immediately, he grabbed my hand and held it in his, shaking his head slightly, “No…no you’re right. I promised you I’d do it and I’m going to keep my promise. I’m sorry Rin, I’ve just…I’ve missed you a lot lately and I can’t keep you out of my mind. It distracts me a lot and all I’m asking from you is to give me another chance.”
I felt my heart skip a beat because stupid ‘Rin’ still felt something for him but I snapped out of it and replied coolly, pulling my hand away, “Sui, it’s over between us. It’s been over since the day I caught you cheating and it’s going to stay like that.”
His eyes widened and he raised his voice, “I wasn’t cheating, how many times do I…”
Shaking my head, “I can’t believe you still deny it. I can’t take this anymore, I need to go or I’m going to be late.” Turning over and taking a few steps.
Suddenly, he stood in front of me. His eyes burning with jealousy, “Late? Late for what?”
Seeing his reaction, I quirked my lips up to a smile, “I have a lunch date actually,” shoving it in his face. Hell, I wasn’t going to let him be the only one who could see other people.
His eyes widened, “WHAT? With who?”
I stepped aside and sighed as I unlocked my truck doors, looking over to him, “It’s none of your business, Sui.” Stepping into the driver’s seat, I stopped before I shut the door, snickering, “Oh and Sui, it’s whom not who,” shutting the door and starting the engine. Taking off before he had a chance to react.
Actually, it felt VERY good having snapped back at him. Throughout our entire relationship, I never talked that way to him but it really felt good, especially now that weren’t together anymore.
I drove down a couple of blocks, giving me enough distance away from the office, in case if he tried to follow me and entered the parking lot of a small business plaza. I shut off my car, pulled out my cell phone and the card that Sesshoumaru had given me. Suddenly, I started feeling nervous again and my hand started to shake as I dialed the number.
As the phone started to ring, I took a deep breath and waited. A second later, he answered and my breath got caught up in my throat.
“Tenseiga Enterprises, Kitazawa speaking…
He…Hello, Mr. Kitazawa. It’s Rin. Am I interrupting you?
I could hear the smile in his voice, as he replied, Ms. Imamura, no not at all. Actually, I was waiting for your call. Is your meeting over?
Yes, it is. -Looking down at my watch- it ended about 10 minutes ago, at about 3:00pm.
Outstanding, so you will meet me for lunch then?
Yes, but it’s about 3:15 are you sure it’s not too late? I mean, I am quite hungry and lunch sounds good right now but I don’t want to interrupt anything you might be doing.
He chuckled, No; it’s all right and I’m glad to hear you’re hungry. Very well, meet me at the ‘Rue d’Italy’ in 15 minutes.
That’s by the business district downtown right?
Yes, I’ll be waiting for you there.
All right, I’ll see you there. Bye.
Bye.”
I placed my phone and the card back into my purse and started the car, heading towards my “date”. Not knowing what was going to happen and at that moment, I was feeling very anxious and excited to find out what would. Wondering if the strange feelings running through me at the thought of Sesshoumaru meant something else, something much deeper. But I guess the only way to really find out was by getting to know him better and what other better way than having lunch together.
Well, this is the next chappie. Now this one was interesting and fun to write. I tried to add some humor to it but I’m not sure if I did a good job, my sense of humor tends to be very weird sometimes. Anyway, hope you like this chappie.
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During the drive back home, I couldn’t stop thinking of what Yuka had told me. Especially, about the stranger only being there when I was going to be around. I couldn’t understand why or what would drive him to do such a thing. Most importantly of all, that out of all the people in that café, why was it I the one to catch his attention? What did I do to get something that I’d seen so many others try hard to get and failed, yet I did nothing and got it? I kept asking myself and couldn’t explain it but I guess I had to wait. Wait and see if someday or somehow my questions would be answered.
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When I arrived home, I immediately headed up to my room. Once inside, I turned over and saw Sango sitting on the sofa waiting for me. Luckily, no damage was done.Putting my stuff down and turning towards her, “Hey Sango, what’s up? How are you?” as she stood and walked towards me.
Wrapping her arms around me, “Hey Rin, I’m good and you? Looks like you’ve been really busy lately.” Then she releases me and backs away, looking at me.
I pick up my stuff and walk towards the bed, dropping it them on it, “Well, I have been a little. Just trying to catch up on my story, I do have a deadline I have to meet.” Turning and walking back towards her.
She sits on the sofa and I on the chair, smiling, “Oh really? How much time did they give you?”
Leaning back on the chair, “Well according to Sui, I have until the end of July. So I have 4 months to complete it.”
“Oh and how’s it going? Are you almost done?”
Shaking my head, “NO WAY, I’m barely through the third chapter and I plan to make it at least 20. That and the damn writers block I keep getting isn’t helping me much either.”
Surprised, “Wow, you’re going all the way with this aren’t you?”
Nodding and smiling, “Of course, it’s going to be my first work so I have to make it special.”
Tilting her head to one side, “What is it about again?”
“Well, It’s a love story actually. A story of a couple that meets in a difficult situation and their relationship is constantly being tested by difficult events. But don’t worry, they’ll end up together in the end. I mean all fiction stories need to have a happy ending, it’s how it works.” Lowering my head a bit and sighing, “If only life was the same way.”
“Rin, you’re still sad about the whole Suikotsu thing aren’t you?” Releasing a frustrated sigh, “I told you already, he’s not worth your time. You’ll meet someone better, much better. Trust me, you’ll probably meet the special guy in that café you spend so much time in lately.”
My eyes widened and I lifted my head up to look at her, “Wait a minute…what did you say?”
Confused, “That you shouldn’t let the whole Suikotsu thing bother you…”
Shaking my head and waving my hands around, “No…no, not that. The last thing you said. What was it?”
Relieved, “Oh, that you could probably meet that special guy in the café you spend so much time in, why? Is it true?” Her eyes filled with curiosity.
Turning away from her, “Well, not exactly but…”
“BUT?”
Looking back at her, “Ok well there’s this guy right. He came in to ‘Sengoku Jidai’ about a month ago.”
Nodding and looking very interested, “Uh huh…”
“Well according to my friend that works there, she said that ever since he came in, he’s always trying to be there at the same exact time that I’m there. He always sits on the table that’s by the window and its not that far from me, oh and he always has to sit on the chair that’s facing me as well. The funny thing is that every time he comes in, everyone just stares at him, like literally eats him with their eyes. But I can’t get myself to do that; it makes me feel uncomfortable. I could just imagine how he feels.” Leaning back on the chair, “Now don’t get me wrong, he’s handsome - REALLY - handsome but there’s just something about him I don’t quite understand. My friend keeps pushing me to talk to him but I can’t convince myself to do it. I always thought that of all the people in the small café, I wouldn’t be the one to catch his attention. I mean I never did anything to get it in the first place. But today, I found out that I was wrong - VERY WRONG -.”
Smiling, “Really? How? Do you know his name by any chance?”
Shaking my head, “No, I’ve never talked to him and I’ve never thought of asking Yuka if she knows it either. Well, she said that he always leaves right after I do and today when I got your phone call, I packed my things and left. When I stepped into my car and turned over to glance through the rear view mirror, I saw him leaving the café as well. Just mere seconds after I’d left. That confirmed that what Yuka told me was true so I panicked and hid. I lowered my seat and waited until he took off to leave myself.”
Widening her eyes, “What? Why did you do that?”
Lowering and shaking my head a bit, “I don’t know why Sango, it came out of instinct to hide. I guess I’m just not fully over with what happened with Suikotsu.”
Leaning towards me, “Rin, you shouldn’t beat yourself down because of that stupid ass. You deserve to continue your life, I mean you’ve got your new career to think about and it’s ok for you to have fun as well. Now, I’m going to tell you something that you know I don’t say very often but give this guy a chance, you never know what might happen until you try.”
Looking back to her and nodding, “Yeah, I guess you’re right. I just have to find the nerve to actually talk to him.”
Raising an eyebrow, “Rin, you’re afraid to talk to him? That is so unlike you, usually once you start it’s hard to make you stop.” She starts to laugh.
Chuckling, “Ha ha very funny. Well that’s easy for you to say cause you haven’t seen him. He can look pretty intimidating sometimes but I’m just going to try to look past that and talk to him.”
Giggling, “Good and you better let me know how it goes.”
Nodding, “Of course.”
We kept talking, just catching up on our gossip until sundown when she had to leave for work.
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The only bad part was that when I’d finally gotten the guts to actually talk to the handsome stranger, he wasn’t there. For about the next two weeks, it was the same until one day; he did something that caught me entirely by surprise…I went to the café on a Tuesday afternoon, as always. I stepped in and greeted Yuka as I was walking towards my spot. I turned towards his to see if he was there but he wasn’t. So I figured that he wasn’t going to show up. But when I looked towards my table, I saw him. Sitting in the small table that was next to mine, reading a book.
Immediately, my breath got caught in my throat and my eyes widened. Unconsciously, my steps slowed down and I turned towards Yuka. She had a HUGE grin on her face and nudged her head for me to continue walking. So I turned back, swallowed hard and took a deep breath before I made my way to the table. When I arrived to it, I sat on the chair against the wall and placed my things on the table just as always. Then, I pulled out my laptop and started it up. Suddenly, Yuka came up and placed my teacup on the table but said nothing, just smiled. Her eyes saying more than words before she walked away.
As I was waiting for my computer to start up, I reached over and picked up the cup, hearing it rattle against the saucer the moment I held onto it. I swear my hands were literally shaking and I felt butterflies in my stomach.
Cursing under my breath, “Shit, I can’t stop shaking.” Then I look over to him and find him looking at my hand then turned his attention back to his book. I turned away and sighed, taking in another deep breath when his scent suddenly overwhelms me. OH MY GOD, he smelled AMAZING just as expensive as he looked. Without any thought, I slightly closed my eyes and breathed in as much as I could when a ring woke me from my reverie. A shocked gasp escaped me as I looked down thinking it was my cell. Suddenly, I heard the most breathtaking sound I’ve ever heard, his deep voice. I lifted my head and slightly closed my eyes.
“What is it, Jaken?” Immediately, I felt chills and goose bumps throughout my entire body. I could hear the mumbling from the other side of the phone but couldn’t tell what was being said. So I turned my attention back towards the screen but just couldn’t tear my ears from listening to his voice.
Sounding slightly frustrated, “This is definitely NOT the right time.” Letting out a frustrated sigh, “Very well, what client is it?” Suddenly, I look over and see him pull out a slim case from his briefcase. He opened it to reveal a palm pilot and began to use the stylus pen on it. “My meeting with Richardson is not until Friday. Why does he insist on meeting early?” I guess he must’ve felt my gaze on him and saw him turn his eyes towards me. I immediately gasped and turned towards the screen again feeling my cheeks flare up. I’m positive that my mind wasn’t playing games on me but I swear I heard a light chuckle come from him before he answered, still sounding frustrated, “Is it about the Chemex contract again?” He let out another frustrated sigh, “Fine Jaken, let him know I will be there in 15 minutes.” Clicking his phone off. I kept looking towards the screen as he began to pack up his things. Quickly, he stood and started walking towards the door. As he was walking away, I looked up at him and for some reason turned towards the table, noticing that he’d left something behind. Immediately, I picked it up and by then, he’d already stepped out of the café. I stood up and tried to reach him at his car but when I stepped out, he had already driven off.
Letting out a frustrated sigh, “Damn, he left.” Looking down at the small case. Out of curiosity, I opened it and it was the case that had his palm pilot in it. Shaking my head, “Man, I’m sure he’s going to want this back.” Heading back into the café. For the next two hours, Yuka kept scolding me for not talking to him when I had him so close and she constantly kept trying to mess around with his palm pilot but I didn’t let her. I mean I’m sure he had personal things in there and wouldn’t appreciate if someone looked through it, I know I wouldn’t. So eventually, I got tired and left. Heading home to call Sango and update her on the day’s events.
Immediately when I stepped into my room, I put my stuff on the desk and pulled out his palm pilot case and my cell phone. Jumping on my bed and leaning on the headboard, I dialed Sango’s number.
After a few rings, she answered,
“Hello
Hey Sango.
Rin, hey what’s up? Did you see your mystery guy today?
Smiling, Actually, today I did.
Sounding very excited Really? What happened? Did you talk to him?
No, I didn’t.
WHAT, WHY NOT? You should’ve just walked up to him.
Chuckling, Actually, that wasn’t necessary because he sat next to me today. For some reason, I’m not sure why. -Meanwhile, I kept looking at the case in my hand-
And you still didn’t talk to him? Rin, I should slap you. You’re lucky I’m not there right now otherwise I would’ve.
Laughing, chill Sango. We wouldn’t have had much time to talk anyway because he left five minutes after I’d gotten there, he got a phone call and left.
But still? That was the perfect chance and you let it go. You’re not going to have another one like that.
Smiling, Actually, you’re wrong. When he left, he accidentally left something behind and I picked it up but when I tried giving it back to him, he’d already left.
Excited, really? What is it?
His palm pilot. I have it right here in my hand.
Well, have you opened it? Maybe his name is in there somewhere. You could at least know something about him before you give it back and when are you going to?
-Opening it and looking around- well, there’s nothing…Wait, I found something. -Pulling out a card from a sleeve inside the case-
What is it?
It’s his information, well, the if-found information.
So what’s his name?
Sesshoumaru Kitazawa hmm… never heard of him.
OH MY GOD, THE Sesshoumaru Kitazawa. He’s like the most powerful businessman in the country. That and he’s fine as hell too.
Laughing, well that I can agree on but I don’t even know who he is. So you say he’s powerful but I’ve never heard of him before.
Sounding shocked, You’ve got to be kidding; he’s always on the news and on business magazines all over the world. Trust me, he is definitely well known. I’m surprised he would be here though. So when are you going to give it back to him?
Well, I guess I’m going to have to give it to him on Thursday because I know he’ll be there. Wait…shit… I forgot I have a meeting with my publisher on Thursday…I don’t know if I’ll be able to take it.
Just stop by before your meeting and give it back to him. I’m sure he’ll want to thank you for keeping it for him.
Yeah, well…I… ok I’ll do it; I’ll stop by on my way to the meeting and quickly drop it off, it’ll give me an excuse to leave.
Yep. HEY, that wasn’t the plan. You’re supposed to talk to him not run away. What are you so afraid of?
Laughing, I’m just kidding Sango. I’m not afraid just nervous. But just to get all of you guys off my back, I’m going to do it. Who knows maybe he might not be so bad.
Well good luck. Hey I’ve got to go now, have to get ready for work. Let me know what happens ok.
Ok, I will. Have a good day, well, night at work.
Thanks, bye
Bye.”
I placed the palm pilot back inside my laptop case and went on with my day.
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Thursday finally arrived and I was nervous as hell. First, because I had the meeting with the publisher so I could show the progress of my story and second, because I was finally going to talk to the handsome stranger. Well, he wasn’t much of a stranger anymore since I already knew his name. But I’d say the second reason had me more nervous than the first. Honestly, I was so nervous that I could hardly sleep the night before and spent most of my time writing until I tired myself out. That morning, I woke up with a tremendous amount of energy, which was odd. Usually, I had to literally drag myself out of bed but not that day. I got up pretty early and got myself ready. Since I had a professional meeting to go to, I dressed in a typical business suit. But this one I had it specially made, it fit snug around my body defining it’s curves but yet kept the look very professional, not too seductive. It was gray with light white pinstripes and the interior of the jacket and vest was lined in lavender silk. I decided to put my hair up in a French twist and secured it in place. Then applied the light make up, keeping the look as professional as possible. At about 11, I was ready and headed off to my first “appointment.”I arrived at the café at about 11:30am and luckily, his car was already there. I turned over, pulled out my briefcase and stepped out of my car. Once I entered, something weird happened, everyone just stared at me. At first, I was shocked but then I remembered that they weren’t used to seeing me dressed like this. So I ignored them and walked over to where Yuka was standing.
“Yuka.”
She turns towards me and a huge grin grows on her face, “Wow, Rin is that you? You look…different. Very nice, I like it.”
My cheeks heated up and I looked down before I turned back towards her, smiling, “Oh thanks. I have a meeting I have to go to in 10 minutes that’s why I’m dressed like this.”
Nodding, “Ah no wonder.” Waving her hand, “Jeez, girl you smell as expensive as you look. But if you have a meeting then why are you here?”
Laughing, “Come on, Yuka. That’s not true.” Reaching into the outer pocket of my briefcase and pulling out the palm pilot and looking back at her, “Actually, I came to return this to its rightful owner. Have you seen him?”
Confused, “Who?” Then, she turned and pointed towards the corner table, smiling, “Him?”
I looked over and there he was, sitting in the same table as the last time, the one right next to mine. My eyes widened and my breath got stuck in my throat again. He looked amazing in his dark gray business suit. I took a deep breath and swallowed hard before I started making my way towards him. He kept his head down, reading the paperwork in front of him and I don’t think he realized that I’d walked up.
I kept walking towards him and stopped right in front of the table. I felt my cheeks heat up and my voice was as light as a whisper, “Umm…Excuse me.” He looked up and I lightly gasped as I caught sight of his beautiful amber eyes. His stoic face looking right at me, I don’t think he recognized me either. Smiling, “Hi…uh…sorry to bother you but…did you by any chance leave something behind on Tuesday?”
His eyes kept studying my face as if he was trying to identify me. His face remained stoic as he nodded slightly, “I might’ve, were you the one that picked it up?”
Nodding, “Yes, right after you stood to leave. I tried to catch up to you and return it but you’d left by the time I got to the parking lot.”
The moment I said that, his face softened. I guess he’d finally realized I was the same person that usually sat in the table next to him. His lips quirked up to a smile, “What was what I left behind?”
Handing him the small case, “Your palm pilot Mr. Kitazawa.”
Taking it from me, looking slightly confused, “How did you…”
“Oh, your name was in the if-found card inside. Sorry, I hope you don’t mind that I opened it, I just wanted to know who…well your name.”
He looked down at it and shook his head, chuckling, “No, not at all.” Turning back up to me, “Actually, I’m glad to have it back. I want to thank you but it would be more appropriate if I thanked you by name Ms…”
“Oh, sorry, Imamura. Rin Imamura.” Extending my hand out to him.
He stood and shook my hand, smiling, “Thank you very much, Ms. Imamura.” Waving his hand towards the empty chair, “But please let me invite you a cup of tea for returning my palm pilot in perfect condition.” He had an AMAZING smile; it was a shame he didn’t do it very often.
Shaking my head, “I’d love to but I can’t. I have a meeting to go to.” Looking down at my watch, “Which by the looks of it, I might be a little behind schedule.” Looking back at him.
Nodding, “Very well, let me take you out to lunch then. Does two sound good for you?”
“Well, I’m not exactly sure how long my meeting is going to last so I really can’t assure anything with you.”
Reaching into his inner jacket pocket, “How about I give you my card and when you’re done with your meeting, give me a call and we can set something from there.” Handing me a business card.
I take the card and look down at it, nodding, “Sure, ok…I’ll do that.” Extending my hand back to him, “Well, Mr. Kitazawa. It’s been a pleasure meeting you but I must take my leave.”
Shaking my hand and looking straight into my eyes, “Pleasure’s all mine Ms. Imamura. I shall hear from you later, then?” Not releasing my hand. The look he had in his eyes made my cheeks heat up again.
Nodding, “Of… of course.” Pulling my hand away and turning to walk away, “Bye.” Immediately when I turned around, I felt my heart beating a thousand times per minute. So I took a deep breath, trying to calm down a bit and headed out towards my car and to my next appointment.
When I arrived to the publisher’s office, I immediately stepped in and luckily I made it “on time” because the agent wasn’t there. It was about 12:15 when I got there. So about 5 minutes later, the agent stepped in but the only person missing was Suikotsu and the meeting couldn’t start until he arrived. We waited and waited for approximately 45 minutes when he finally arrived using the excuse that he had gotten out late from class. I knew he was lying though because he didn’t have class on Thursday’s but I wasn’t going to say anything until the end. So the meeting continued for the next two hours. The rest of it went fairly well, except for the part that Sui was almost an hour late AND some of the drafts I’d given him weren’t corrected properly. So I had to turn them in like that but the story itself was enough to please the agent.
When the meeting was finally over, I never even turned towards Suikotsu and headed towards my car. I was burning up inside because he’d let me down again. I kept walking, never realizing that he was behind me until he called my name, “Rin, wait up.”
I continued to walk, not turning towards him, sternly, “I don’t want to talk to you Suikotsu.”
He caught up to me and held onto my arm, stopping me, “Look just listen to me.”
I immediately turned and looked at him, “Let go of me.” Pulling my arm away from his hand, my hands shaking at my sides as I yelled, “Listen? Listen to what? More of your lies, that was bullshit what you said in there. My ass you were in class, don’t you think I remember that you don’t have class on Thursday’s? You made me look bad, Sui and to finish it off, you turned in work that was not even done properly.” I was so angry that moment, that I felt tears pool in my eyes but I held them back, not wanting to cry in front of him.
Putting his hands up, “Look, I can explain. I haven’t had enough time to go through them. I…”
I put my finger on his lips, silencing him. Shaking my head and my voice stern, “I don’t want to hear it. Look Sui, you volunteered yourself for this, I didn’t ask you to do it for me. If you can’t do it, just let me know and I’ll find someone else who can. Now I need to go.” Turning to walk away.
Immediately, he grabbed my hand and held it in his, shaking his head slightly, “No…no you’re right. I promised you I’d do it and I’m going to keep my promise. I’m sorry Rin, I’ve just…I’ve missed you a lot lately and I can’t keep you out of my mind. It distracts me a lot and all I’m asking from you is to give me another chance.”
I felt my heart skip a beat because stupid ‘Rin’ still felt something for him but I snapped out of it and replied coolly, pulling my hand away, “Sui, it’s over between us. It’s been over since the day I caught you cheating and it’s going to stay like that.”
His eyes widened and he raised his voice, “I wasn’t cheating, how many times do I…”
Shaking my head, “I can’t believe you still deny it. I can’t take this anymore, I need to go or I’m going to be late.” Turning over and taking a few steps.
Suddenly, he stood in front of me. His eyes burning with jealousy, “Late? Late for what?”
Seeing his reaction, I quirked my lips up to a smile, “I have a lunch date actually,” shoving it in his face. Hell, I wasn’t going to let him be the only one who could see other people.
His eyes widened, “WHAT? With who?”
I stepped aside and sighed as I unlocked my truck doors, looking over to him, “It’s none of your business, Sui.” Stepping into the driver’s seat, I stopped before I shut the door, snickering, “Oh and Sui, it’s whom not who,” shutting the door and starting the engine. Taking off before he had a chance to react.
Actually, it felt VERY good having snapped back at him. Throughout our entire relationship, I never talked that way to him but it really felt good, especially now that weren’t together anymore.
I drove down a couple of blocks, giving me enough distance away from the office, in case if he tried to follow me and entered the parking lot of a small business plaza. I shut off my car, pulled out my cell phone and the card that Sesshoumaru had given me. Suddenly, I started feeling nervous again and my hand started to shake as I dialed the number.
As the phone started to ring, I took a deep breath and waited. A second later, he answered and my breath got caught up in my throat.
“Tenseiga Enterprises, Kitazawa speaking…
He…Hello, Mr. Kitazawa. It’s Rin. Am I interrupting you?
I could hear the smile in his voice, as he replied, Ms. Imamura, no not at all. Actually, I was waiting for your call. Is your meeting over?
Yes, it is. -Looking down at my watch- it ended about 10 minutes ago, at about 3:00pm.
Outstanding, so you will meet me for lunch then?
Yes, but it’s about 3:15 are you sure it’s not too late? I mean, I am quite hungry and lunch sounds good right now but I don’t want to interrupt anything you might be doing.
He chuckled, No; it’s all right and I’m glad to hear you’re hungry. Very well, meet me at the ‘Rue d’Italy’ in 15 minutes.
That’s by the business district downtown right?
Yes, I’ll be waiting for you there.
All right, I’ll see you there. Bye.
Bye.”
I placed my phone and the card back into my purse and started the car, heading towards my “date”. Not knowing what was going to happen and at that moment, I was feeling very anxious and excited to find out what would. Wondering if the strange feelings running through me at the thought of Sesshoumaru meant something else, something much deeper. But I guess the only way to really find out was by getting to know him better and what other better way than having lunch together.
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Sorry, I just had to cut it there or it would’ve made the chapter extremely long. But oh well, I guess it keeps it angsty hehe ~_^. Hope everyone liked this chapter. Onward to the next chappie but don’t forget to leave me a quick review, k? ^_^