InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Escape ❯ Runaway ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter Three: Runaway

By: Kag-chan

Disclaimer: I don't own it????!!! B-but…… but…….. in my dream I…….. I …….. aww never mind!!!

Warning: Bad grammar ahead.

Note: To those three who were asking about my opinion about your errrrrr…….. love problem ehehehehehe……. ^,^;;;;; I hope my advice helped you out. Midnight raven, yahoo mail keeps failing to send my reply to your email. Scroll down and you'll see my advice for you ^___^;;;;;; that's just my opinion though………..

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Kagome just graduated from college. She tried to look for a job but his father, yet again, who treats her like she was still thirteen years old, was fuming like she committed murder.

"I told you, you're not going to work!!!! What's your problem young lady??? I didn't cancel your credit cards!! You still got your platinum card, right? I'm still depositing money in you're ATM account!!! I still give you cash for your monthly allowance!!! Isn't that enough!!! I already gave you that stupid sports car you liked!!! What else do you want?!!!" Her dad's voice echoed through every hall way. Every one else in the mansion just continued their work, like the father and daughter's conversation was just normal in Saturday morning. Well, yeah. Actually it does. Even Buyo, their cat, just continued sleeping on Kagome's couch like it doesn't hear anything.

"But Pa, that's not the point!!!! I want to earn the money on my own!!!"

"We have already discussed that young lady!!! I told you already that I won't let you work!!! NEVER!!!! You don't need a job!!! What's the point of me working so damn hard every day in my whole life!!!!"

"That's what I'm talking about!!!! I don't want you working in your entire life!! And if you don't let me find a job, then where the hell am I suppose to use the degree I got from college?!!! Hell, what's the point of you sending me to school?!!! And what if I already got married? I need a job to help my husband-to-be!!!" Kagome yelled in anger while grabbing a bean bag and threw it on her younger brother's face. All these times she and her father was shouting at each other, she can see at the corner of her eyes that Souta was lip synching every word that came out of her mouth.

"Ouch!!! What was that for?!!!" Souta complained angrily.

"You!" she pointed angrily at Souta, who was picking himself up from the floor. "Go to your own room and play your own PS2!!!"

"But your plushie carpet is much more comfortable than mine……" Souta rubbed his nose while picking the bean bag.

"I said go out!!! NOW!!!!" Kagome shouted angrily. Ahhh…….. the pleasure of being an older sister. So fun!!!

"Awww Kagome……… Souta just want to have some quality time with you." They heard her mother's voice from the door. Souta run to her mother and kissed her. Kagome's mother hugged the teenage boy in return.

Their father just continued the conversation. "You want to earn your money by yourself?!!! Fine. Stop taking a bath six times a day then I'll pay you for that!!!" Kagome's father said sarcastically while crossing his arms on his chest. Kagome rolled her eyes in exasperation.

"That's not a job!! And you're exaggerating!! I don't take a bath six times a day!!! Duh!! I only take a bath five times a day!!!"

It's her father's turn to roll his eyes in exasperation. "And besides, if you don't wanna let us work, then why the hell Mama was working in our company?!!"

Mr. Higurashi was taken aback. "That's because errr…….. I told her to!!!!" She heard her mother giggled while looking and listening to their so called conversation. Souta was also watching them in amusement.

They all know that when it comes to their mother, their father always surrender in no time. Their father was the `king', alright. But their mother was the `ace'.

Her father turned his back on her and started to walk away. "You're not going to work, and that's FINAL!!! If I ever heard that you're still doing that job hunting of yours with your friend Sango, I'm going to stop your supply of oden and I'm going to report that too to her father. I'm sure; Hiraikotsu doesn't also approve that crap in your minds."

He was already at the door when he paused and looked at her sideways. Souta and Mrs. Higurashi were already walking down the grand staircase. She just sat on her mattress dejectedly, "And about your husband to-be, I'm sure he won't let you work too." He smirked.

She just rolled her eyes and lay down on her bed, closing her eyes. "And how could you be so sure that he won't let me?" She just said that because she couldn't think of anymore to say. She's kinda already tired and she knows there will be no more point if she keeps arguing. She wasn't expecting any reply, but he still replied anyways.

"Because I already talked to him, and he agreed. He doesn't want you to work either. With his financial background, I'm sure you're just going to live like a queen."

At these words, Kagome's eyes snapped open and she sat up abruptly, her eyebrows almost knitted in confusion. "What the hell are you talking about……….?" Asked Kagome in a hoarse voice.

"And yeah, I forgot to tell you," her father just continued talking like what he was talking about was a familiar thing. "He's coming back from States tomorrow so you better prepare yourself. Just call Sango now and shop for your dress tomorrow. I want you to look as beautiful as you can be for him. I like your sense of style especially with formal dresses. I want you to choose the same kind of evening gown like the one you wore in your senior's Ball. Ok?" She was left there stupefied by her father's words.

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Kagome finally decided to go down and to finally ask her father. Her mind was still occupied about the last statement he said. What the hell was he talking about? Her father already met her fiancé? She doesn't even have a boyfriend!!!

But then, it suddenly snapped in her mind. When she was fifteen, she remembered she and her father had a huge argument about something. Her father told her that she'll have an arranged marriage; to the man she hated the most in her childhood life- Inu Takahashi. For the sake of the family. She couldn't believe what she heard back then, and her mother just told her that that was just another joke of her father. So she didn't take that seriously.

She was in the middle of the staircase when she heard her father talking to someone.

"Are you sure you don't want us to pick you up in the airport?................ Ah Ok……." So her father was talking to someone in his cell phone in the porch. She decided to eavesdrop a little more. She made her way behind their huge wooden sliding door so she could hear clearly her father's voice.

"Of course she's here. No no no……. of course I decided to discipline her a little. She doesn't go that often to malls now days." Kagome's brows furrowed. Were they talking about her? Her thoughts were cut off when she heard her father laughed then spoke again. "But of course! She's my daughter, so she's definitely extremely beautiful!" Beautiful? Definitely. They were talking about her. She was really confused who's this person and why the hell he/she was asking about her whereabouts and if she's beautiful. Her father spoke again.

"Hate you? Of course not! That was so long ago. I'm sure she had grown out of it. Ahahahahaha!!!! No of course not!! Why the hell will she try to punch you?....... Ahahahahahahaha!!!! No, of course she won't do that anymore. She has now evolved into a nice young woman. No no! Not like Pikachu to Raichu hahahahaha! She'll kill you this time? Ahahahahaha!! Inu, son, you do really know my daughter. Way to go boy!"

"………." Kagome's jaw dropped. Her body felt numb. Was that for real?! No…… that couldn't be. Her mother promised her that that was just a joke, right? It's a joke. It's just a joke.

"Sure. We'll be waiting for your arrival. Take care ok? Sure. Ok bye." Mr. Higurashi clicked the `end call' button then he turned around. He was a little surprised when he saw Kagome standing in front of him, giving him the deadliest glare.

"What?" He asked.

"Tell me you're joking." Her voice was husky.

"You heard our conversation?" He asked again.

"I was here the whole time." Kagome answered with the most serious expression she ever did.

"Then you must already know that that was no joke." Her father told her casually. He walked pass her with his left hand in his pocket. Kagome just stood there. Her eyes were getting glossy due to tears that were threatening to fall.

She swallowed hard as she continued to stare at the place were her father stood a moment ago. She could hear her father's footsteps fainting so she turned around and glared on his retreating back.

"You can't do this to me!!!" She shouted. Her voice made her father stop but he didn't look at her direction. He just stood there, in the carpeted hallway, letting his back face her.

"I could do anything I want." He simply said.

"Why are you like this?! Why do you always make everything so complicated?!!! Why won't you let me decide for myself even once?!!!! I'M NOT A CHILD ANYMORE!!!!" Her voice trailed through every corner of the mansion.

"Your godfather and I had an agreement. It's for your own sake, believe me."

"He's been dead for three years!! There's no point continuing that damn agreement! Its 2003 not 1912!!!! Arranged marriage isn't-"

"Just shut up and go to your room like you always do. You know you can't win any argument between us." Her father cut her off then walked away.

A tear found its way down to her pale cheek as rain outside started to pour. She quickly wiped it off then started to walk back upstairs. Her mother was on her way downstairs when she noticed her daughter's face so gloomy.

"Kagome, honey, what's wrong?" She tried to caress her face but Kagome jerked away from her. She glared intently on her mother. Her mother was so puzzled.

"Kagome dear, are you alright?"

"Liar." Then Kagome turned away, leaving her surprised mother.

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The next day. Six o'clock in the morning. Every one in the mansion was either still asleep or busy doing their morning chores. Kagome looked at her yellow back pack for the nth time. Checking if nothing was left.

She decided to runaway. Runaway from her father's grasp. She wanted to be free. To stand on her own. If she can't have it here with her family, then she'll have it with out them. She doesn't want to leave them like that. After all, they're her family, and she loves them more than anything else. But all her life, she anticipated having a freedom in her life. She's sure that this will be the only way she can achieve her independence. Unless after this, her father will realize his mistakes, then she'll come back as soon as she can.

She doesn't want to be dependent to everyone around her. She doesn't want her father always the one to decide for her. She doesn't want to marry someone whom she doesn't even know. Well…….. she knew Inu when she was a child, but then again, it's been a decade since they last met. Who knows what all those years did to him in U.S. And besides, that guy has a bad reputation in her list. She hated him all her life.

For the last time, she checked her bag. Few clothes, some foods, CDs, disc man, female stuffs, cell phone……. No no no no. She's running away, why the hell will she bring her cell phone? So cell phone is out of the bag. She checked her wallet. Cash, phone card, credit cards, ATM cards……. No no no no not again. She wants to be independent. Credit cards and ATM cards were out of the wallet. She tossed it on her bed with the cell phone. She grabbed her jacket. She was wearing a black sleeveless turtle neck and white capri pants with her favorite Sketchers shoes. She wore her jacket then she carried her bag and made her way downstairs in tiptoes.

She made a success on making her way out of the whole estate. She had a slight problem convincing their guards that she'll just visit Sango and invite her to do some shopping. She tried her best to subdue her laugh when their guards actually believed her. For goodness sake, who's in the right mind going to believe that she's actually going to shop six o'clock in the morning? But then again, she was known for always trying to do the impossible. So maybe that's why the guards actually believe her. Then that means she's the one who's no in her right mind……… hell shoo!

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Ten o'clock in the morning. Everything was set in the mansion. A car pulled over the parking lot and a very handsome man came out from the luxury car. The way he dressed, with his lean body with just the right amount of muscles, you might think he was a model. With his height and the way he holds he's posture he could pass as a celebrity. All the people of the mansion, maids, chauffeurs, butlers were admiring him, specially the women. Mr. Higurashi greeted the visitor cheerfully.

"Ah Inu! Finally! Long time no see." Mr. Higurashi smiled genuinely. The man called Inu smiled back while removing his black tinted shades, revealing a pair of violet eyes which made the women swoon.

"Nice to see you too, uncle." Inu greeted back. Mr. Higurashi patted his head then led him inside the mansion. All the maids were left there, admiring him so much. Inu smiled slightly and nods at them and all of them almost faint.

Inside the mansion, Mr. Higurashi led Inu inside their family room. He noticed that Inu was looking around, slight admiring all the furniture and expensive things inside, but he looks a lot more like he was looking for something or maybe `someone' `cause he keeps looking upstairs by the grand carpeted staircase.

"Looking for someone?" Mr. Higurashi grinned at Inu. Inu blushed slightly but Mr. Higurashi didn't notice it.

"Just wait a little." He smiled teasingly. "Rina." He called to one of their maids.

"Yes Sir?" Rina blushed a little when she noticed Inu slightly looking at her.

"Kindly call Kagome down here. Tell her Inu is already here."

"Yes Sir." Then the maid left.

"You surely capture all the women's heart here huh?" Mr. Higurashi grinned at Inu.

Inu just smiled in return. Mrs. Higurashi and Souta came down to join them as well. They were chatting for about ten minutes when the maid finally came back- of course with out Kagome.

"Where is she?" Mr. Higurashi's brows furrowed in puzzlement. So does Inu. Rina, the maid, was as pale as a ghost as she swallowed hard.

"Sir…….. Ma'am……….. I think she's gone……"

"Gone?" All the Higurashi asked in unison.

"What do you mean gone?" Mrs. Higurashi asked worriedly.

"I think she ran away ma'am." Rina answered.

"What made you think she ran away?" Mr. Higurashi's voice raised a little. Mrs. Higurashi was trying to calm him down by touching his arm. They all went up in Kagome's room to find her cell phone, credit cards and ATM cards with her car keys left on the bed. A paper was there as well. Souta read it.

"What does it says?" Inu asked Souta.

Souta gave him the paper. Here's what it says:

Hey guys,

I'm gone to find myself and some freedom. Call you back latah! Ciao! Adios! Sayonara! Bye!

Kagome

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Souta sniffed a little. "Look, she even put a huge smiling face below her name *sniff*"

"Nonsense! She'll be back this afternoon. I'm sure of that!" Mr. Higurashi slammed the door behind him. Souta, Inu and Mrs. Higurashi was left there, don't know anything to do.

Twelve o'clock noon. No one dared to speak in the dining room. Everyone notice how Mr. Higurashi's jaw clenched in anger.

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Meanwhile.

"Wow. So this is a bus…….. Cool!" Kagome looked around looking so amazed while eating potato chips `cause she never rode a bus before. People were starting to stare at her like she was a nut.

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Three o'clock in the afternoon. Still no Kagome. Mr. Higurashi was yelling the guards outside.

"You idiots!!!! When did Kagome went shopping six o'clock in the morning?!!!!!!! Myouga?!!! Totousai?!!! WHEN?!!!!"

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"Wow………… so you mean I'm just going to insert this card here then I'm ready to go?" Kagome asked one of the passengers in the line for the bullet train.

"Errrrrr……… y-yeah." The woman answered in confusion. "Kid, stop kidding around like you never encountered a train before."

"But I never encountered a train before…….." Kagome answered innocently.

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Five o'clock in the afternoon. Still no Kagome. Then six o'clock. Ms. Higurashi was spinning like a top walking from there and here.

"She didn't even bring her car. Oh dear, where could she be now?"

"Ma, don't worry. We're talking about Kagome here. I'm sure she's having the time of her life."

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"Oh Gods……….. I never thought about where I will be staying by night………" Kagome end up in a public park. Around her, a lot of couples where…….*ahem* you know……… making out……. kinda like that. And she was really getting scared at those men who were staring at her like she's a piece of meat. Why of all places, did she decided to go here? Well for one reason, they said sunset here in this park is so beautiful and she already witnessed it. And she felt like she was the happiest person on Earth. She finally rode a bus and a bullet train. And she finally visited a public park. But she didn't know that this kind of park is where a lot of couples……….. ah…. forget it!

She noticed one of the men was walking towards her. `Ok ok ok……… I promise I'll do everything just keep me safe…….. please????' Kagome looked above like she could really see God there up in the sky.

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Inu decided finally to speak `cause he couldn't stand the situation. Damn that stubborn Kagome. She had never changed after all these years.

"If you could just let me borrow one of her pictures, then I'll go look for her."

"Son, there's no need for that, honestly. She'll be back. I know she'll be back. So just sit there and relax." Mr. Takahashi said. Now Inu know where Kagome got her stubbornness.

"Mr. Higurashi, don't take this the wrong way, but the more we just wait here, the more Kagome is in trouble. Just please, listen even once to people around you. We have to call the police and I'll go help to look for her too." Inu's face was so serious and he looked straight into Mr. Higurashi's eyes.

Mr. Higurashi sighed in defeat as he gets his wallet from his pocket and looked for Kagome's picture. Mrs. Higurashi smiled as she saw that Inu was the second one after her that made Mr. Higurashi did a thing he never intended to do.

"Here." Mr. Higurashi gave him Kagome's picture. Inu looked at the picture for a long time. You could see admiration in his eyes. The girl in the picture looked so much like his girlfriend Kikyou minus the eyes. Something in Kagome's eyes was different. And he didn't imagine Kagome will look this beautiful after all these years……..

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Thanks for all those who reviewed. You made my day.

I'm just a little puzzled why people keep sending me love problems, asking for my advice…….. ehehehe….. I mean what made you think my advice can help you…… not that I'm complaining ^____^;;;;; it's fun answering all your questions.

To `midnightraven': About your problem, if I were you, I'll give him a chance. Sometimes, people have reasons why they lie. Let him explain. Don't wait for the time that you'll regret for not giving him a chance to clear everything out. Don't be so stubborn. You said yourself he's always there listening to your problems and explanation. I think it's your turn to listen to him. Believe me, the way you described the situation, I believe he has a good reason why he lied to you. That's just my opinion though ^____^;;;;;;

And for inuyasha guy my summary is like that because ff.net has a limited space for summaries. And I guess it won't hurt if I made it in a txt msg style. You're the only one who complained about that. People with common sense surely will clearly understand what was written there. As for my grammar, yeah I know I'm horrible about that. I'm trying my best to improve. If you hate my story that much, then don't read it. Thanks for reviewing any way.

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