InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Of church bells and broken hearts ❯ of jealousy and hidden secrets ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any other character belonging to of Rumiko Takahashi, I simply use them for my entertainment and creative outlets.

 

Okay everyone; here is the second installment to `of church bells and broken hearts'. Sorry it took me so long, my girls were really sick this last week. I expect to have part 3 done and up by next Friday. Hope you all enjoy and please leave a review! :)

 

 

 

 

Kagome let out a deep breath as the New York City skyline faded from view; the last two weeks had been a fairy tale. Now it was time to face reality. Sesshoumaru gently squeezed her hand and smiled, reminding her again she was not doing this alone. No, in fact she would never have to handle life alone again.

 

 

She smiled back and rested her head on his shoulder as she thought back over the last few weeks. When they had woken up the morning after Inuyasha and Kikyo's wedding they decided some quality time was in order. They didn't know where they would go or for how long, they just new they needed to get away from the insanity that would soon engulf their lives.

 

 

They had each written a letter to their families explaining their disappearance and the night's actions. They then gave them to the only people they trusted, Sango and Miroku. The two had just stared at them at first, believing their story to be some far fetched joke, that is until Kagome showed them her mating mark. Sango had nearly fainted and the perverted monk had tried to pry the two for intimate details about their night.

 

 

After a few hours of discussion, and a few hits to Miroku's head, the newly mated couple haled a cab and headed for LAX; destination unknown.

 

 

They spent the car ride trying to decide on a decent hiding place, names like Cabo and Paris were thrown about but it all seemed too cliché. They did know, however, that they were staying as far away from Hawaii as possible. The last place they wanted to be was the same small island as the newlywed Tashio's.

 

 

It wasn't until Kagome mentioned her job interview that New York City was brought up. Instantly they decided it was the perfect place. However Sesshoumaru was quick to inform her that she did not need to show up for her interview unless she truly wanted to be a working wife, he also decided to make sure she realized that he had `more than enough money to support them both'; like she needed to be told that.

 

 

She laughed at that and Sesshoumaru looked down at her in question.

 

 

“Sorry, just thought of something funny.” She smiled at him.

 

 

He only nodded and went back to typing away at his lap top. He had been a little too preoccupied on their vacation to get any real work done.

 

 

 

She smiled as she remembered their first night in New York; the seven hour flight had been a rough one, even in first class. She was relieved to be off that plane when they did finally land. She had fallen asleep on the cab ride to the hotel and some how he had managed to carry her to their room without waking her. When she woke a few hours later the sight that greeted her was astonishing.

 

 

Sesshoumaru had left every drape in the large suite open and she could see the city of New York sparkle like the sky above it. The sun had just set, casting a red back drop to the lit city. The spark in Sesshoumaru's eyes, however, was far more soul stirring than the city lights. They spent the next few hours in that large bed and she felt as though she could stay there forever.

 

 

Sleep easily claimed her a few moments after he told her it was time to sleep, much to his approval.

 

 

 

The next few days she spent relaxing in the large spa the hotel boasted; she was very pleased with the daily massages Sesshoumaru instead she had. She made a mental note to find a good masseuse back home.

 

 

The day before her interview she called and canceled, deciding she did not really want to tear herself, or Sesshoumaru, from their family in California. She was still unsure as to her current job and weather or not she would be keeping it.

 

 

She sighed. That was something she still needed to figure out.

 

 

`Let's handle the family first, job decisions later' she thought to herself.

 

 

`You know mother and father were more than excited to hear about our mating my dear, why worry yourself so?' asked a deep voice in her head.

 

 

She blushed as she looked at Sesshoumaru; she had once again forgotten he could hear her thoughts now as she could hear his. That is unless she kept her mental barriers up, something she was obviously still working on.

 

 

“You know it's not your parents or my family that I'm worried about,” she said quietly.

 

 

“I know dearest. We'll handle their reactions when we get home. Quit worrying.”
He assured her.

 

 

She smiled; yes she would deal with them when she got home. No doubt the moment they got off the plane. Inuyasha would be brash and yell and Kikyo would be mad that she was no longer the center of attention with the Tashio's…or the public.

 

 

The press, they would have a fit when they catch wind of their engagement. She looked down at the ring on her left finger and couldn't help the smug smile on her face.

 

 

Kikyo had rubbed her large three carrot diamond and its platinum setting into Kagome's face for months. Now it would be her turn. Kagome's six carrot blue diamond was rare and worth more than her's and her mother's house put together…and her car, not to mention the titanium band that held it. Sesshoumaru had gone all out. Nothing but the best for his `treasure', as he called her.

 

 

She knew he wanted to show up his younger brother, and frankly, she could care less. The proposal was straight out of a fairy tale. He knew she would say yes, they were mated already. But he had asked her anyways, even dropped down to one knee in the middle of central park. He wanted them to be bonded in every possible way, demonic and human.

 

 

She was so excited she called her mother and Izayoi that night. Her mother was over joyed Kagome was happy, and Izayoi nearly cheered over the phone when Kagome had asked her to help with the planning.

 

 

Kikyo had made sure Izayoi had nothing to do with the planning of her wedding, something that had crushed the woman. Kagome decided that was going to be one of the many differences between the two Tashio weddings. Apparently her mother and Izayoi had been out to lunch everyday since then planning, the Tashio's not allowing the Higurashi's to pay for a thing.

 

 

She snuggled into Sesshoumaru more as she smiled about her new in-laws. They truly were a blessing.

 

 

The pilot came over the intercom welcoming the plane's patrons to the sunny state of California and asked them to place their seatbelts on. A few moments later they were heading out of the terminal and into the Bentley Jaken had driven to pick them up.

 

 

The ride home was quiet, which was very odd seeing how Jaken loved to spend every moment of every day worshiping Sesshoumaru's very existence. In his silence Kagome knew something was up.

 

 

In a flash of sliver Kagome was hauled into a bone crushing hug. She let out the breath she didn't realize she was holding as it dawned on her whose arms she was in.

 

 

“I knew the first time I set eyes on you that you were destined to be a Tashio my girl!” Smiled Inutashio. “The daughter I never had is now officially part of my pack!”

 

 

“It's good to see you too Tashio-san” she replied.

 

 

“Oh please Kagome, we have been trying to rid you of calling us that for years. Now you have no choice but to address us by name,” smiled Izayoi as she placed her arm around the younger woman's shoulder, guiding her into the house.

 

 

“It will be so nice to have a daughter I can stand in the family,” she smiled. “Besides, we're really only about three years apart, if you go off how old I was when I was mated.”

 

 

Kagome laughed and followed her mother-in-law, aka new best friend, into the kitchen. After they had settled in Sesshoumaru and Inutashio made their way to Inutashio's study to look over work reports. Kagome and Izayoi decided a stroll through the gardens was a much better alternative.

 

 

Not able to take the suspense any longer Kagome finally decided to ask Izayoi the one question that had been bugging her long before they arrived in the Tashio estate.

 

 

“Izayoi, can I ask you something?”

 

 

“Of course sweetheart, ask away.” Izayoi replied as she sat on a stone bench, signaling for Kagome to join her.

 

 

“Um…well I was wondering, has anyone told Inuyasha and Kikyo yet?” Asked Kagome.

 

 

“No. We decided we would let you two handle that one,” smiled Izayoi. “Inutashio said it was your punishment for leaving without a word.”

 

 

“Oh great,” Kagome whispered.

 

 

“Do not worry so much. He may be brash at times but Inuyasha now has another to devote his nonsense to. They may be upset but we will always be here with you.” Said Izayoi. “They are due here anytime now, their flight came in right before yours. Jaken had just dropped them off before he came to get you”

 

 

`Awe, so that was why the little ass kisser was so silent', Kagome thought to herself.

 

 

“So they're here now?” Kagome asked.

 

 

“Yes, they're in the guest house. Inutashio said it was to give them their privacy but, between you and me, he can not stand the smell of that woman,” whispered Izayoi mischievously.

 

 

Kagome laughed out loud with her. She had no doubt that her many trips around the block had effected her scent to some extent. The shrill sound of Kikyo's voice made Kagome instantly go ridged, and she unconsciously moved her left hand into the pocket of her jacket.

 

 

“Oh my dear Kagome, it's so nice to see you again. Hasn't your life been unbearably dull without me these last few weeks?” Asked Kikyo, her voice high and obnoxious.

 

 

“Hello Kik. Did you have a nice vacation?” Asked Kagome, ignoring Kikyo's question.

 

 

“Oh, it was marvelous. But we'll have to go back again, I didn't get to do as much sight seeing as I would have liked,” Kikyo smirked. “Inu and I stayed in our room for the most part.”

 

 

“Well, we should be heading back inside, it's getting a little chilly out here,” said Izayoi as she lead the way inside.

 

 

They made their way into the living room where the Tashio men were discussing the upcoming black and white ball, well the important business men that would be there anyways.

 

 

“We'll discuss the matter with the general of defense at the ball then,” said Inutashio.

 

 

“Very well.” Agreed Sesshoumaru, nodding his head slightly.

 

 

“You know my dear, you really do know how to ruin a great party.” Smiled Izayoi as she wrapped her arm around her mate's.

 

 

“Balls to you women mean fancy dresses and priceless jewelry. To us men they mean business deals and meetings.” Inutaisho smiled back. “And this year we have a new addition to the Tashio invites, don't we my dear?”

 

 

“Oh I am so excited!” Squealed Kikyo. “I've never been to a ball before! Kagome darling we will have to go dress shopping! Wel,l I need to go shopping and you can help me find the perfect dress.”

 

 

“Of course Kik,” replied Kagome.

 

 

Inutashio shook his head, he had meant Kagome and not Kikyo but he would not correct her. He looked over the woman again and for at least the tenth time that day he wondered what on earth his son was thinking. He looked over at Kagome and smiled, at least one of his sons had chosen wisely.

 

 

“So Sesshy, who will you be taking to the ball?” Asked Kikyo sweetly.

 

 

The room became silent suddenly, not because of Kikyo's obvious flirting, but because of what his answer would be. Kagome looked at him with wide eyes and Sesshoumaru understood. Not here and not now. He could tell she was upset and angry at her cousin, so perhaps she didn't have the desire to deal with her at the moment.

 

 

“Kagome, would you accompany me to the ball?” He asked as he took her left hand in his, careful to hide the large ring.

 

 

“Of course, I would be honored,” she smiled back.

 

 

“Very well, the ball is in a few days. Perhaps you should just stay here,” he suggested as he silently slipped the ring off her finger.

 

 

She looked at him with an unreadable expression and he merely smiled gently, she let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. He was not breaking their engagement, that was silly they were mated; instead he was keeping it hid until the ideal moment.

 

 

“I would love that!” Beamed Izayoi “We can go look for dresses tomorrow, and then Thursday you can come with me to the spa. I always go the day before a ball”

 

 

“Yes it's our deal, she goes to the spa and I get to smoke my cigar,” laughed Inutashio.

 

 

“Yes and the cigar still costs more than my spa day and dress combined,” Izayoi teased back. “Of course your invited as well my dear,” she said to Kikyo, catching herself.

 

 

“I would love to spend the day with my mother-in-law,” Kikyo smiled, and Kagome was not the only one to notice that the smiled did not reach her eyes.

 

 

“I will go tell Jaken to prepare you a room my dear,” said Izayoi as she left the room.

 

 

Kikyo watched as the Tashio family chatted away with Kagome, and she was angry. She was the newest addition to the family and she should be the one Izayoi was spoiling with spa days and fancy things, not her mousy cousin. Kikyo didn't miss that fact that Izayoi only invited her as an after thought and she did not like it one bit. At least she would only be here until after the ball, then she would get the attention she deserved.

 

 

If not then she would just have to find a way to get rid of the little bitch that stood in her way. She was Kikyo Tashio, she was going to be treated as the queen she knew she was.

 

 

 

TBC

 

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