InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me in the Stars ❯ Servant ( Chapter 3 )

Servant

Kaogme held the servant clothes in her hand, just thinking.Am I to be a servant here now?

This is ridiculous! I'm family, how could I be a servant? She got up, opened the door, and

walked downstairs. Her aunt was in the living lounging with a glass of wine and a magazine.

"Why did you give me servant clothes? Am I suppose to be a servant now? I'm family!"

"Kagome, I thought we talked about this. I told you I can't afford to have you around the

house doing nothing for your keep. You will join the servants, but you will still remain as a

part of this family."

This is unfair! I said I would help with chores but I never said I would be a servant!"

"Be content with what you have! You ungrateful girl! I did my sister a favor for taking you in,

and the first thing you do is complain!"

"I'm not saying that I'm not thankful for you taking me in. I'm saying that I refuse to be a

servant!"

"This discussion is closed, go up to your room. You have no power over this situation." her

aunt replied. She twirled her wine in the glass.

"Besides, I'm your legal guardian now. Now go, I don't want to see your face right now."

Digusted, Kagome stomped up to her room in fury. A servant! I'm reduced to a servant! This

is so stupid, I can't believe this! Mama!

Kagome stopped in the hallway. Mama's request. How could I have forgotten it already?

But, how can I be happy? Sighing, she trudged to her room when a door opened and Kikyo

stepped out.

"So, you are to be a servant here then?"

"N-...I guess."

"Well, then I want you to clean up this hallway tomorrow, it's getting dusty."

"Fine."

"Ah, Kagome, in this house, we say yes mistress to your betters." Kikyo gave a hard look.

"Mistress?! Kikyo, I'm your cousin for Kami's sake!"

"I heard what mother said downstairs. Remember, you are living under our roof. We could

throw you out and nobody would know. You are lucky you are better treated than most

servants in this city. Besides, I could spread all over the school what your position in this

house is. Think of what your reputation would be? Especially at the prestigious school we are

going to." Without saying another word, Kikyo turned and went back inside her room.

Kagome was fuming. That...that....argh!! Is this whole family bent on my unhappiness?

Blackmail and threats! How are they ever related to me? Kagome went inside and threw

herself on the bed. Sighing again, she got up and started unpacking her boxes and suitcases.

Unpacking made her feel a little better as she went through childhood treasures and

memories. She wasn't able to save much of her mother's belongings since her aunt refused to

take so many things. But she was able to procure her mother's few jewelry and pictures. Her

mother had few jewels, but what she had was elegant. A few diamond bracelets and pearl

earrings. But what really made Kagome save her mother's jewels was a necklace and earrings

set. They were her grandmother's and was given to her mother from her grandfather before

he died. It was in a flower design with sapphires embedded in it. It was beautiful and was

always Kagome's favorite because of how stunning it look. But now, Kagome loved it even

more because it served as a memory of her mother. The sapphires were the same color as

Kagome's unique eyes. Her mother always let her try on the necklace and had promised that

she would give it to her one day. That one day came too soon and soon Kagome felt tears in

her eyes. No! I won't cry. I have to be strong. Life here won't be easy, but if I keep Mama's

things, I can be strong for her. From now on, I will try my hardest to fulfill Mama's request.

Feeling a little better, Kagome put on her mother's necklace and hid it under her shirt. She

would wear this from now on, the necklace gave her comfort. The earrings couldn't be worn,

but she would treasure them too. Taking the jewelry chest, Kagome looked around the room

for a hiding place. Looking in the bathroom, she found a spot behind the bathtub that nobody

could see. After hiding the box she went back to unpacking. I'll be happy and kind, Mama, I

promise!

It didn't take long for Kagome to finish unpacking and her room felt more comfortable after

that. Opening a small window Kagome looked up and saw that she could see the stars very

clearly from her window. They were very bright tonight, unusually so, but Kagome didn't

notice. She was fulfilling her mother's wish, trying to be happy and kind while remembering

her in the stars.