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For the Love of My Rose Hime
Forty-eighth Rose: Sorting Through Hurt
by Nikkie23534
Fujimata Mansion...
InuYasha and Tsukiyomi sat on the big bed in Yasha's room. Tsukiyomi held the young girl close to her heart, letting her cry to her hearts content. "There, there, my girl! Just let it go, let it all go." Tsuki cooed taking a handkerchief from the pocket of her robe, she gently wiped the girl's tears away. "Come on, Yasha chan, tell Auntie all about it." Tsukiyomi sat and listened, as InuYasha poured her heart out to the older woman. Tsuki was sadden, but not surprised by what InuYasha told her. She knew full well, the lengths the men in both the Fujimata and Takeuchi families will go to 'protect' their own. Tsukiyomi remembered the night InuYasha showed up to her home.
Four days ago...
It was a little after 9pm when the doorbell rang. Tsuki had been taking a bath. When to her surprise, Sakura, the housekeeper, came to her and told her that InuYasha was waiting for her in her sitting room. Entering the room, she found InuYasha standing in the middle of the room. She looked lost, as if the whole world had just caved in on her. Instantly, Tsuki had wondered if Kaede Sama's condition had worsened. "Yasha chan, are you all right, dear? What are you doing here so late?" Tsukiyomi asked, a worried frown etched over her brow.
InuYasha looked at her for a moment, her face ashen. "I'm so sorry for coming here like this, Aunt Tsuki San. I'd been driving around for hours, and I...I didn't have anywhere else..." Inu said brokenly, her voice breaking with unshed tears. "I would have gone to Uncle Hiko's or Kagome's, but they are too crowded. And, gram's house is...is still..." Burying her face in her hands, Yasha began to sob.
Rushing to the girls side, Tsuki wrapped an arm around her and guided her to a seat. "Hush, sweet girl. You did the right thing coming here. You're always welcome here!" She gave the girl a tissue, then rang for Sakura. Then Tsuki went to her bar and poured Yasha a glass of brandy. She had just handed it to InuYasha, when her maid came in. "Sakura, would you draw a bath for my niece, and get her room ready, please?" When the woman nodded, she leaned in closer and whispered to her friend. "Has Hoshi Kun called yet?"
The woman sent a worried glance Yasha's way, before answering her mistress. "Yes, madam, a few minutes ago. He said that his dinner meeting ran longer than he expected. But, he is on his way." Tsukiyomi nodded, then Sakura said, "I will go and see to the young miss' needs." The woman bowed to her mistress, then turned and left the room.
Going to InuYasha, she sat down next to the girl. "Yasha dear, Sakura's going to run you a nice hot bath, and get your room ready." Patting the girls shoulder, "Have you eaten, yet? I could have Ken make you some..." She stopped with InuYasha shook her head no.
"Well, do you wish to talk about it?"
Yasha shook her head again. Then turned to Tsukiyomi, "I think I'll just have a bath and go to bed, if you don't mind?"
Tsuki gave her an understanding smile, "Of course dear. Go on up and get some rest." Giving InuYasha a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek. "I'm sure everything will be all right in the morning! Goodnight, Yasha Chan."
"Goodnight Aunt Tsuki San, and thank you." Said Yasha in a quiet voice, as Tsuki walked out of the room to the stairway. Tsuki watched, as Yasha walk up the stairs and out of sight. 'That is not the girl that my nephew married,' she thought to herself. 'It couldn't be Kaede Sama. Touga or Sess would've told us if she wasn't, so that couldn't be what is wrong. Wait a minute! Where the in the world is Sesshomaru? Why didn't she go home?' Tsukiyomi was so lost in thought, she did hear the front door open and close. Nor did she hear the footsteps coming up behind her. "I wonder what could have happened?" She pondered aloud. She squealed and jumped, when a pair of strong arms encircled her waist. Pulling her against a hard chest. She sighed in relief when a deep voice breathed into her ear.
"You wonder what, my love?" The voice asked, very amused. "Why are you standing in the hall staring at the stairs?" He growled as he pressed slow kisses to the nape of her neck. "Clearly, you're NOT waiting for me, like a good wife should be!"
"Ga Kun!" She squealed happily, turning in his arms. Going on her tip toes, she gave her tall handsome husband a welcome home kiss. "I'm so glad your finally home, Hoshi Kun! There's something strange going on!" When Hoshiyomi raised one brow at her in askance, she took him by the hand and walked into his study. Once she closed them inside, she poured him a drink and filled him in.
Present day...
InuYasha left the bedroom, to join the Fujimatas in their grand dining room. When she entered the room, Hoshiyomi stood and pulled out the chair opposite Tsukiyomi. She smiled and thanked him, taking the chair he offered. He went back to his seat at the head of the table, then he rang for the maids to serve them. After breakfast was brought to the table, their employees went back into the kitchen. The 3 sat in silence, while they helped themselves to the food. Then Hoshi turned to InuYasha. "What are your plans this morning, Yasha chan?"
InuYasha took a sip of her coffee and dabbed at the corners of her mouth with her napkin, before answering. "I was going to go to the cafe to wait for Rin. We're going to see Gram, then to lunch. I'm gonna try to explain what's going on to her." She stated before taking another sip of coffee.
Hoshiyomi studied her for a moment. "Well, maybe you could explain what's going on to me?" He asked the girl, ignoring the angry glare from his wife.
Yasha looked at him with confusion. "What do you mean?"
"I believe, what Hoshi kun is trying to say is..." Tsukiyomi was cut off by her husband's raised hand.
"I'll tell you what I mean, my child." He said, sparing a glance to his annoyed wife. Turning back to InuYasha, he said, "How long are you going to take this cowardly approach? How long are you going to run and hide from this thing, that has come between you and Baka sama?"
"Ho~shi~yo~miiii!" Tsuki said, her tone filled with warning. "I don't think that..."
Hoshiyomi turned to his wife, "And, that is the whole point, Choo chan. You didn't think." He then turn back to a startled InuYasha. "Please don't confuse my mean, Yasha chan. You are here, for as long as you wish. I'm only concerned about you're next course of action. How will bring closure to your present crisis?"
InuYasha lowered her head, unable to answer him. How does one get through something like this? How could she get through this kind of, betrayal? All she could think of was getting Gram better. Anything else was on the back burner. She looked up, when she felt Hoshi's hand on her shoulder. Giving her a worried gaze. "Yasha chan, I realize that what Sesshomaru did was reckless. Kami knows that it was a great risk. And, he should have taken greater caution. But, in the same respect, is it fair that he take all the blame for what happened?"
Yasha felt her anger rise slightly. "And, what exactly do you mean by that, Uncle Hoshiyomi Sama? Sess even admitted that the whole thing was his idea. He had my grandmother take that stupid jewelry out of the safety security box!" She stood, knocking her chair over. Glaring angrily at an unfazed Hoshiyomi. "He had Naraku nosing around all over, trying to find out who sent them to me! Sess used my family to get what HE wanted! Why was it so important to him? Why did he feel the need to go behind my back, and put my family in danger! How could he not be blamed for any of this!"
Hoshi regarded her from his seated. He merely picked up his napkin, wiped the corners of his mouth before addressing the angry young woman. "I don't believe I said that Sesshomaru was not to blame for some of this." When she started to speak again, the glare he gave her shut her up quickly. "I merely said, it was not fair to place ALL the blame on his shoulders." He stood and picked up the chair InuYasha knocked over, then sat down again. "Tell me, Inu chan, would you say that Kaede Sama was an idle brained woman?"
Inu sat down in the chair. She turned to him angrily, "What?!"
"I'm inquiring about Kaede's Sama's mental state. Is she sound? Is she able to make decisions for herself?"
InuYasha stared at him as if he had lost his mind. From her seat, Tsukiyomi thoughts ran along the same lines as Yasha's, as she also wondered if her husband had gone off the deep end. "I'm not sure what you are getting at, Uncle Hoshiyomi Sama? My grandmother is the most lucid woman I have ever known."
"Really? So, what you are saying is that Kaede sama would be totally aware of ALL her actions? That she is not one to be lead around by the nose, or swayed into doing something she didn't want to do?"
Yasha laughed. "My gram? Are you kidding?!? A hurricane couldn't move that woman, once her mind was set! Gram is the most stubborn woman there is!" InuYasha stopped right there. Her mind began to race. ''But, that still...I mean he shouldn't have done this! This should have been a decision, that WE should have made!' She thought looking down at her plate. 'Sess should have told me! He should have waited!' "No! This was something Sess should not have done. Not on his own!" She said, not willing to see what Hoshiyomi was trying to say. "When it all came down to it, he should have ran it by me! I should have had a voice in this!" Her eyes darting between Hoshi and Tsuki, she asked, "Am I supposed to just forgive what he's done so easily?"
Hoshiyomi sighed heavily then stood up, "No. Like I said before. I do not expect, nor agree, that you forgive, Baka Sama." Hoshiyomi said. Then with a slight smile on his face, he said. "I'm merely suggesting, that you examine the FULL situation. Then decide just how to torture him." Hoshiyomi walked to over to Tsukiyomi, who sat smiling in agreement with her husband. 'I should have known, my ga kun, would find the right solution!' "Maybe the 2 of you could find a way to get past this...together." Leaning over he kiss her on the cheek, before turning to InuYasha. "I'm sure that with Tsuki's help, you can think of the prefect punishment! Now, I have a meeting with my stupid brother this morning at the Takeuchi building," he flashed a sly smile, "I will see you later."
Later that morning...
Yasha was sitting in the kitchen, going over the cafe's books. Seeing just how business was going in her absence. All the while, the conversation with Hoshiyomi Sama played in her mind. 'Is it fair that he take all the blame for what happened? Sesshomaru was not to blame for some of this. Tell me, Inu chan, would you say that Kaede Sama was an idle brained woman?' InuYasha slammed the book down on the table, rubbing her eyes tiredly. 'I don't care, he still should not have done this! Sess had no right! Going behind my back like that! Damn it all, he should have ran this though me first!' The door opened, and Yasha looked over just in time to see Rin running full speed towards her. Jumping in Yasha's lap, Rin threw her arms around her mama in a vice like grip!
"Hi mama! I missed you sooo much!" The little girl cried, hugging Yasha for all she was worth. "Why did you leave us for so long? Are you coming home today? You are aren't you?"
Yasha smiled, wrapping both arms tightly around the little body in her lap. She rubbed the girls back and rocked, as she comforted her daughter. "I'm sorry I worried you baby. I just have a lot of things I have to work through, right now. What with Gram and Juro in the hospital, and the cafe's been really busy now. I just needed some time to my self, to get my head together." She pushed Rin's bangs back, and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. "You understand that, don't you?" Yasha smiled when Rin nodded slowly.
"Is it like when daddy said that you needed your space," the girl inquired softly. InuYasha smiled and nodded. Rin's frowned, as she tried hard to comprehend what her mama was saying. "But, I still don't get it, mama. What does that mean? Isn't there enough space at the house?"
InuYasha sighed heavily, she knew that this wasn't going to be easy. She had to find away to make Rin understand. 'But, how can I make her understand the situation, when I don't get it myself!' She slid Rin off her lap, and turned her around to face her. "Listen, Rin, there are times when a person has a lot on their mind. Sometimes people need to spend some time alone. Just to work through things." Since the girl still looked confused, she tried to think of a better way to explain. "It's like when you are playing in a room that Jaken San, is trying to clean. And, he tells you to go to your room, until he's done. Do you remember?" InuYasha smiled, when Rin's head bobbed up and down. Her long brown pigtails swinging wildly, as her head moved. "Well, it's kind of like that. Get it?"
"Yes, mama, I understand. It's like when daddy is working with the door closed. Or, when your making a special cake. And, you don't want people in the way! Is that it?"
Yasha stared wide eyed at the girl for a minute, nodding dumbly. 'Damn, that was better an anything I said!' "You got it exactly!" Yasha laughed, grabbing the girl and pulling her into her lap. Tickling her. "You think your so smart, don't ya! How did you get to be so smart, huh?"
The girl giggled and squirming in her mama's lap. "I come from good stock!" She laughed, as her mama tickled her harder, laughing and kissing the girl for all she was worth.
Yasha grinned and hugged her daughter tightly, "you sure do, baby." She whispered sadly into Rin's hair. "You sure do!" Just then the phone rang. Yasha put Rin down and went to answer it. "Good morning, thank you for calling the Crescent Ca..." She stopped when she heard Sui voice.
"Hello, Yasha. How's my favorite cafe owner?"
"Hey Sui! What's going on? Hold on a minute." Looking at Rin, she asked the girl to go out and help the Moni at the counter. The girl smiled and left the room. "Sorry about that Sui. But I'm glad you called! I was just coming getting ready to bring Rin to visit Gram. How's she doing today? Is she up for visitors?"
"Is that right? Then it's a good thing I caught you. I've just ordered a battery of test for Kaede San, today. We'll have her pretty busy this morning. Plus, Juro will also be having a long therapy session. So, I don't think you'll be able to see them this morning. Sorry InuYasha."
"Oh, really?" Inu asked, her voice laced with disappointment. "Well, how about later on? Do you think she'll be up to it later?"
Hearing the hurt in her voice, Sui tried to make her feel better. "Hey, don't sound like that. If we get everything all done before visiting hours are done, and if she's not too tired; I'll call you. How's that sound?"
Yasha smiled, "that sounds good. Let me know, and thanks Sui!"
"Don't mention it. Oh, and tell that husband of yours, that the specialist will be checking in on Kaede Sama later today."
InuYasha frowned. "Specialist? What specialist, what are you talking about?"
"Come on, Yasha. Don't tell me that your hubby is keeping secrets from you already," Suikostu laughed. "The hip specialist. His name is Dr. Harland Weinstein, he arrived from Los Angeles yesterday. And, he will be checking in on her today. He wants to check her progress, before he can say how soon he can work on her hip. That's way I said she'd be really busy. Anyway, tell Sesshomaru that he arrived and we have him all settled in." Yasha stood in shock as she heard Sui talking to a nurse. 'Sess had a specialist come already?' Yasha became angry all over again. 'Damn it, Sess! Yet another decision he made without me!' She was still thinking about it, when she realized Sui was talking to her. "Inu? Inu? Hey, you still there?"
This shook her from her thoughts, "What? Oh hey, Sui, I'm sorry! Yes, I'll let him know. Thanks Sui and tell Gram and Juro, I'll be there as soon as I can. Bye." She hung up, and leaned her head against the wall. Balling her hand into a fist, she punched the wall. "Damn it!" She Yelled. She didn't hear the person coming in behind her.
"Whoa! Is it safe to come in, or do I need to go home borrow Naraku's sparring gear?" InuYasha whirled around to find a smiling Kagome standing in the doorway, waving a towel. "Has round 1 ended or is it just starting?"
Yasha gave her a little smile. "Just taking a breather. Come on in. Wants some coffee?" She asked going to the counter. She opened the cabinet and got 2 cups.
"Mmm, I'd love one!" Kagome said, taking a seat at the counter. "I thought you and Rin were going to see Kaede this morning?" She asked taking one cup from InuYasha, she sipped it. "What are you still doing here?"
Yasha sat down next to her cousin. "I was. Sui called and said that Gram and Juro were going to be busy today. Sooo, I figured I would just work half the day, then take Rin out for some fun."
"That sounds like fun!" Kagome nodded, taking another sip from her coffee. "But, what about Sess? Will you guys be meeting up with him, too?"
Yasha's cup froze in mid air, when Kagome mentioned her husband. She put her cup down on the table, staring down at the hot black liquid. "No. No, Sess won't be coming with us. I'm sure he's busy making more decisions about my life, without talking to me!"
Kagome gave her cousin a look filled with concern. "InuYasha, can you and Rin come back to my house with me? I want to talk to you about something." Yasha looked at her for a moment, then nodded.
The Takeuchi Building...
Sesshomaru sat in his office reading the latest reports, his secretary put on his desk. He tried to concentrate, but his mind just kept wondering. Throwing the file in his hand down on the desk, he leaned back in his chair; rubbing his tired eyes. It has been 4 days, since he and his Yasha had that fight. Just 4 days, but it felt like 4 years! He spent many a sleepless night, wondering about his love. How long was she going to draw this out? He wanted desperately to be with his bride. He needed her! 'Yasha, how long are you going to let this go on? I have to find a way to get you to listen to me!' Fusterated, he pushed away from his desk. Storming over to the bar, he poured himself a drink. Sitting down on the couch, he loosened his tie and unbuttoned the top button of his shirt. Taking a sip, he let his head rest against the back and closed his eyes. "Yasha. I wonder what you are doing right now, my love?" Engrossed in his own thoughts, he didn't pay any attention to the noise outside of his door. That is until the door opened with a loud bang, startling him out of his musings. He saw his secretary arguing with the very last person he wanted to see. "What is the meaning of this?!" He demanded, standing up to face the devil. "What the hell do you want, Kagura?" He spat.
"Oh Sesshomaru, don't be like that, dear. It's been soo long since we've seen each other." Kagura gave him a sickening sweet smile, "I just need a few minutes of your time. Certainly you can spare sometime for the mother of your only child, can't you?
His secretary, Yura, looked at him pleadingly. "I'm so sorry, Takeuchi Sama! I told her that she wasn't allowed in here, but she just pushed me out of the way. Should I call for security?"
"No, Yura. It's fine, I'll take care of this. You may go." The woman bowed, giving the intruder one last seething glance, she closed the door. Leaving her boss, alone with the purest of evil. Walking to his desk, he sat down and picked up his files. "Alright, I'm giving you just 5 minutes to say what you have to say and get the hell out!"
TBC...
Next up, Kagome give InuYasha some much needed advice. Kagura has a few words with Sesshomaru.
A special thanks to Princess Sin, for letting me pick her brain. To my hermana, Amanda W.! I missed you, chicka! Glad your back! Thank you to all my readers old and new! I hope to keep you all entertained enough! B reading U!
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