InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Ties that Bind ❯ Privilege ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter 2-Privilege

“Mr. Takahashi!” A shrill cry crackled from an intercom with an annoying, high pitched screech, its shriek penetrating the silence in the dim room.

A muffled growl was heard. A mass of tangled sheets and blankets was accumulated on the king sized bed. Suddenly the mass shifted.

A smooth leg stuck out from the pile to test the atmosphere. Deciding it was too frigid to emerge, the leg retreated back to the warmth of the blanket cocoon.

A girlish giggle came from beneath the quivering lump of blankets.

“Shhh!” A husky male voice admonished the feminine one. “Kikyo, you're going to make me late!”

A woman's voice floated through the blankets. “But baby!!” She protested. “Why can't you just skip work today and stay here with me?”

The husky voice snorted. The pile suddenly gave a great heave and from beneath its soft underside two silken dog ears emerged. They swiveled and twitched, as if to test the waters. Deciding it was safe to come out, the ears gave way to a silver head before two molten amber eyes peeked out.

The comforter was thrown back and Inuyasha Takahashi emerged tousled and with serious bed head.

“I just don't understand why you can't stay home and let Sesshomaru handle it. He is the Vice President after all; don't they take care of things like corporate meetings? It seems kind of useless for you to be there.” Kikyo was in pleading mode, her puppy dog eyes and pouty lip in full affect.

Inuyasha spared her a quick glance through narrowed eyes. “My dad wants both Sesshomaru and I to be there. He thinks that I could learn some maturity and responsibility by observing the closing deal between Takahashi Inc. and some other big shot company, um Ikazuchi something I think it is.”

Pushing the numerous blankets aside, he slid out of bed and padded across the spotless, plush carpet. Thank Buddha for maids, otherwise his apartment would be in shambles due to the fun he and Kikyo had every night.

“Forget it Kikyo, my old man would have my head and not to mention this apartment if he found out I skipped out on another meeting. He specifically told me that this is my last chance.”

Kikyo's eyes dulled, seeing as she was not going to get her way.

Inuyasha spotted her sulky look. “Besides, if I lost this place, then I'd have to move back in with my parents. You don't want that do you?”

Kikyo immediately saw where this was going and dropped her woe is me look in favor for a horrified frown.

“Oh no! That means I'd have to see your mother! Oh please no! You know how we don't get along!” She screeched, playing up the melodramatics.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, giving her a look of distain. “I believe it was you who tried to sabotage her charity function. Not to mention she caught you cozying up to Mr. Onigumo, one of the representatives from Ikazuchi Corp.”

Kikyo turned her sparkling eyes onto the half demon.”Oh baby, you know that was just a onetime thing right? It was just a minor slip up, it won't ever happen again. And besides I made your mother's boring charity function better. Those exotic dancers put some life into her stuffy old party.” She cooed at him, her words coated in sugary sweetness.

Inuyasha smirked. “Yea right.” He joked. “You obviously didn't see my dad getting too friendly with one of the dancers. Needless to say he found out first hand just how strong a human woman can truly be. And anyways, I wasn't the one throwing myself all over my dad's client.”

Kikyo stared at him, the wheels in her head turning, trying to find a way for him to believe her. Catching him by the arm, she pulled him onto the soft mattress.

“You know I'm all yours.” She purred. “I may have been a bad girl then, but now I'm an angel.” She continued, stroking his bare chest.

Inuyasha could feel his annoyance slipping. Her fingers grazed his skin and he shuttered.

“You could always remind me of all the good times we've had together. How about an encore performance of last night?” She whispered coyly.

Kikyo then promptly draped herself across his lap, giving him ample access to her naked form. Inuyasha had to admit, she had one of the most enticing rears out there. He was very tempted to just blow off the meeting and stay home. But considering the demanding situation and the fact that no way in hell did he want to move back in with his parents, reluctantly made him get up.

Kikyo was left to flop on the bed, a whiney groan muffled by the pillow she had smashed her face into.

“I'm taking a shower.” He replied, ignoring her pitiful groans.

At this announcement, Kikyo sat up, a hopeful grin on her face and a gleam in her eye.

“And no, you can't join me.” His voice floated from the attached bathroom.

Ignoring his stern command, Kikyo bounced out of bed and flitted into the enormous bathroom.

Inuyasha was just twisting the golden tap when she appeared behind him and quickly covered his eyes.

“Guess who?” She giggled.

Inuyasha sighed, clearly annoyed with her attempt at being seductive. He quickly pried her hands away from his eyes and continued to twist the knob, waiting for the streams of water to pour from the waterfall sized shower head.

Seconds later the head released steamy streams of liquid bliss. Inuyasha quickly stepped into the shower, hoping to shake Kikyo off.

No such luck, seeing as Kikyo attached herself to him much like a leech.

So it was a very disgruntled Inuyasha and a pleased Kikyo that emerged from the shower twenty minutes later. Inuyasha quickly grabbed one of the many white, fluffy tails that lay stacked on the counter before wrapping it securely around his waist.

The intercom gave another loud screech. “Inuyasha!! If you I do not see you down her in ten minutes, I will be forced to come up there and retrieve you!” The angry voice blared from the intercom.

Inuyasha chuckled. Kaede must be getting impatient, it had been a while since she had threatened to come and get him. Having her find them half naked and dripping wet would not be a good way to start the day.

Not wanting his elderly assistant to pop a blood vessel, Inuyasha hurried over to the intercom and jammed the button.

“Give me fifteen minutes Kaede. You know how my hair needs excessive moisturizing and blow-drying. Otherwise it would lose its fabulous sheen.”

He laughed at the gasp that came from the intercom, followed by Kaede's angry growl. Ha. Let her chew on that for a while!

Kikyo's silky voice breathed into his damp hair. “You know I could always make her go away. Then we'd have more alone time.”

Inuyasha noticed right away that she was still naked. Water dripped down her lithe form and onto the pristine Persian rug he had just bought yesterday. The rug itself had cost more than some made in their monthly salaries, but to Inuyasha it wasn't even an issue. He had more money then he sometimes knew what to do with, and he liked it.

“Get a towel, your dripping onto the rug.” Then without a word and ignoring her irritated glare he stalked past her and into the bathroom.

Inuyasha blow dried his hair until it was feathery soft, making sure to run a fine toothed comb through it to rid it of any unsightly tangles.

Opening the gold framed mirrored cabinet, he proceeded to gather all of his ridiculously expensive hair products. Pulling out the small bottle of Meros Hair Foundation Jell, he popped open the cap with a flick of his thumb. Pouring a dime sized amount in his hand, Inuyasha began to vigorously massage it through his silver tendrils. Following the gel was a drop of Mucota Oil, just to give it that shiny look.

Inuyasha smiled devilishly at his reflection. And they said money couldn't buy happiness. Well he possessed an ungodly amount of money thanks to his shares in his father's company and that he made more in a month then most people did in a year. Living in a five bedroom penthouse suite complete with a rooftop view of the city. Having around the clock maids to tend to whatever he desired, top of the line clothes, a smoking hot girlfriend, and not to mention a kick ass car or two. To Inuyasha, money wasn't even an issue.

An impatient knock jolted him from his daydream. “Inu, are you done yet? I need to blow-dry!”

Inuyasha scowled. There were three other bathrooms in the apartment; she couldn't use one of them?

He stomped over to the door and wretched it open. Kikyo stood there, a towel draped loosely around her. He could tell she was just dying to rip it off right then and there.

He quirked an eyebrow at her. “You can't use one of the other bathrooms?”

Kikyo's pouty lip returned. “But I have to have this one! It has the best mirror!” She whined.

Inuyasha sighed. Really, sometimes she acted so childishly.

“Fine.” He succumbed to her exasperating pleas. “I'm done in here anyway, it's all yours.”

“Oh thanks sweetums!” She chirped, before skipping past him. With a scoot, Inuyasha found himself outside the bathroom and the door slammed quite loudly before he could process what had happened. Women and their needs.

He ambled over to his impressive walk in closet. Pushing aside all of Kikyo's slinky outfits he found his section crammed on the back rack. He noted a new dress of hers, a skimpy little red number encrusted with jewels and a plunging neckline. He noted the price tag. $50,000 hmm, not bad compared to the last time she had swiped his credit card and went on a shopping spree.

After skimming through the racks, Inuyasha finally decided on a Valentino Newman suite. Picking out a tie from the numerous rainbow row on the rack he turned briskly and walked out. Shedding his bed clothes he pulled on the pants the color of onyx, complete with a wrinkleless crimson shirt. He struggled with the tie, sneering at it in the full length mirror. Retreating back into his maze of a closet Inuyasha picked out some shiny dress shoes by Cole Haan. He had bought them on a whim, but he had to admit for a cheap sale item, only $385 they looked good.

And to think, I was worried about people seeing me as cheap! Normally he would never stoop so slow as to spend less than $500 minimum on shoes, but what the hell? He was feeling bold. Inuyasha winked at the mirror, admiring his own suave reflection.

Returning to the bedside, he picked up his golden Rolex from the table and snapped it onto his wrist. Glancing at the watch he noted the time. It was 9:45. A wave of panic washed over him as he realized the meeting started at 10 sharp and the office was clear across town!

“Shit! Kikyo!!” He bellowed before pounding on the bathroom door. “God what are you doing in there?” He yelled through the white paneled door.

“I'm just making up my face!” She called, with a note of displeasure etched in her voice. She hated when he yelled, she always got all weepy.

“Well I have to go! I'll see you tonight!”

His reply was met by instant reaction. What what sounded like endless beauty products clattered into the sink before the door was ripped open, Inuyasha in mid knock.

Kikyo stood there, half her face caked with makeup, her jet black hair hung chemically straight down to her back.

“I see your still getting ready. A little heavy on the makeup are we?” He mused, a smile tugging at his mouth.

Kikyo huffed, her arms crossed defiantly across her chest. She wore only her bra and panties.

“Well we all can't look like super models first thing in the morning Inu!” She griped.

“Would it help that your already a model as it is?”

She scowled at his attempt to be funny. “Well, if you find this so amusing then I guess I won't give you your goodbye kiss.”

He looked at her skeptically. “Come here.” He said gruffly. He pulled her face towards his and kissed her carefully, being watchful not to smear her makeup. She hated that.

“I love you baby!”

“Love you too.”

With that said he quickly snatched his keys and wallet off the table, stuffed his blackberry in his pocket and cramming a strawberry pop tart into his mouth before dashing out the mahogany doors of suite number 1A.

He skipped the elevator in preference for the stairs. Sliding down banister after banister for eight floors was quite the rush.

Banging open the stairwell door affectively scaring the crap out of his short and very wrinkled assistant Kaede.

“Gah! Inuyasha! You were supposed to be down here fifteen minutes ago!” She scolded him like his mother would, shaking her small fist at him.

Inuyasha just smirked down at the elderly lady. She looked quite professional dressed in a cream suite and pumps, her grey, wispy hair in a tight bun. A touch of blush dotted her pale cheeks and she wore lipstick on her angry, quivering lips.

“Don't give that smirk young man, you are very late! You're father will not be very happy!” Kaede admonished.

“Ah jeeze, Kaede, don't treat me like a kid, I'm 22 for Buddha's sake, not 2!”

Kaede's dark eyes were blazing now. “Well maybe I wouldn't have to if you acted like it!”

Her fierce glare did not faze him. “Well, it doesn't help that you've known me since I was a kid.”

Kaede nodded curtly. “That's right, I scolded you when you when you were an impish toddler and I'll scold you now when your 22 years old. That's what nanny's are for.” She reached up and pinched his cheek affectionately. The fact that she was no longer his nanny and now his personal assistant did not stop her from badgering him.

“Ok, ok! Let's get going shall we? My dad will blow a gasket if I'm any later.”

“I agree.” Kaede said dryly.

“But we are taking my car, yours is too slow.” He told her as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

Kaede regarded him with a steely gaze, but did not say anything. She personally thought her 2005 beige Avalon was very sensible thank you very much. But Inuyasha liked the fast and the flashy. And that meant the Ferrari. Dear Buddha save her!

Inuyasha walked out the sleek revolving doors and out to his reserved parking space. There she sat. His baby. 2008 cherry red Ferrari Scuderia with silver racing stripes! It was his birthday present to himself. It was way better than his Lexus!

Kaede cleared her throat, bringing Inuyasha back from his fantasy. “Shall we?” She asked, all formal and business like.

Inuyasha muffled a laugh. She was so stuffy when she went all business mode on him. Ignoring her switch to assistant mode, he pushed the unlock button, opened the door and slid in to the black leather interior.

“Coming Kaede?” He called from the inside.

The woman hesitated. Taking a deep breath she opened the door and slowly got in, clutching her clipboard frightfully to her chest as if it would protect her upon sudden impact.

“And here we go!” Inuyasha howled, turning the keys in the ignition and letting the Ferrari purr to life.

Without a backward glance he peeled out of the parking lot and fish tailed out onto the road. Kaede tried to control her heart rate, but it was to no avail, it pounded like hummingbirds in her fragile chest.

It was going to be one hell of a long day.

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Inuyasha sure seems full of himself doesn't he? Well when you grow up with gobs of money that's what happens. Please read and review!