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Someone to Call My Own	By : Animecrazygirl Category: InuYasha > General Views: 2211 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
- 1-Someone to Call My Own
- 2-2
- 3-3
- 4-4
- 5-5
- 6-6
- 7-7
- 8-8
- 9-9
- 10-10
- 11-11
- 12-Twelfth
- 7
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- 9
Chapter 8 -
EIGHTH
Inuyasha
walked into the breakfast room where Sesshomaru was reading the newspaper.
Inuyasha was
in a bad mood and he knew who�s fault it was. He had not had a woman in months
and after meeting his fianc� he had no desire to bed anyone else. Well�maybe
one other person, but that would be impossible. Sesshomaru said nothing he just
kept reading his paper. Inuyasha went to the side board and filled his plate
with eggs and biscuits and then sat opposite Sesshomaru.
�What are
you�re plans for today?� Sesshomaru asked putting the morning post down.
�I�m escorting
my fianc� and Miss Higurashi to the theater tonight.� Inuyasha said gruffly.
�Is that so?
As it happens I was planning on using your box tonight myself.�
Inuyasha gave
him a suspicious look. �What are you planning?�
�Me?� He asked
innocently. �Nothing at all.�
�Look
Sesshomaru I know you better than you know yourself. You�re up to something.
You should just give up she refused you already why don�t you just her her be.�
�Why are you
so concerned?�
�I�m not
concerned in the least I just hate to see you make a fool of yourself.�
�Don�t worry
about me.� Sesshomaru proceeded to inform Inuyasha of his plans for Miss
Higurashi.
�You did
what?!� Inuyasha said feeling very protective of Lady Kagome at the moment. He
didn�t what to examine why.
�Why are you
so upsThisThis does not affect you in the least. I decided to share my plans
with you because you are my closest friend and I may need your assistance.�
Inuyasha rose.
�Do what you will. I have bigger concerns at the moment.�
He then
stormed out the room leaving both his plate untouched and Sesshomaru wondering
at his outburst.
~~
Later that
evening Kagome was ready and waiting for Sango to come downstairs. Their escort
hadn�t arrived yet so she had a few minutes to get herself ready for the night
ahead. She hated the theater, not that the performances were bad it was just
that it was always a crush and the audience in the pits were always rowdy and
there was always the possibility of it turning into a mob. She was nervous she
had only seen Lord Inuyasha once since that night. And she still did not know
what to make of Lord Sesshomaru�s proposal. She had only thought of how
her life had changed so abruptly.
Even though
she was not looking forward to tonight she had taken special care with her
attire, she was wearing a pale lavender silk dress and her maid had done her
hair in a sedate chignon adorned with pearl hairpins. She knew she look
especially well but she also knew Sango would be spectacular. She was
interrupted when Charles the butler then came into the room and announced Lord
Inuyasha had arrived.
�He was
devastatingly handsome in his evening clothes.� That was her first thought as
he was shown into the parlor.
�Good evening
Miss Higurashi.� He kissed her hand and held it for a few more seconds than it
was necessary. �Good evening my lord.� She said �Sango will be down shortly.�
He could have
sworn she felt her shiver at is touch. �I hope you are in better spirits after
your ordeal.� Inuyasha said after a moment. Kagome blushed at the memory of
what happened. �Yes, thank you.� She replied.
He began to
prowl the room. She noticed from the corner of her eye that he moved with a
grace that spoke of arrogance and breeding. He went over to the mantel and
leaned against it and boldly stared at her. �Yesterday I�m afraid we
walked in on you and Lord Sesshomaru. I would apologize would it not be for the
fact that you were in the garden alone with a man again. The only thing is that
I know Sesshomaru and unlike your count from the other evening, he is a
gentleman. It gives me pause though. I would have thought that after your
ordeal you would think twice before venturing out with a man alone.�
Kagome cringed
at the reprimand. Who was he to lecture her? �He�s the man who saved you.� Her
coenceence answered.
�My lord, Lord
Sesshomaru happened to find me in the garden while I tended the roses.� She
said indignant. �As I understand, you were part of his plan. To lure me away so
that he could get me alone.� She shot back. He wasn�t going to make her feel
bad about this.
He just stood
there and smiled. �Guilty as charged.�o:p>
Before she
could reply Sango walked into the room.
~~
Sesshomaru was
standing in the hall of the grand theater. He expected his quarry to arrive at
any moment. He had placed himself by one of the columns near the door. He
wanted to be able to spot them when they arrived. He could see the entrance
very clearly despite the amount of people already crowding the place. Kagome
Higurashi was on his mind constantly and even though her refusal had angered
him enough to resort to other tactics, he had felt something like
disappointment. She surprised him though. It showed she was not one of those
greedy young women out to catch herself a husband. �Had she been, he would be
an engaged man now.� He mused to himself. He had already received countless
invitations from hostesses all over London, to attend one of
their parties. He was considered fresh meat for the unmarried young ladies of
so called good breeding. He detested Polite Society. He thought it a
contradiction in terms.
Sesshomaru had
made some inquiries and found that Miss Kagome Higurashi had been decreed by
the ton to be unsuitable for marriage. Her reputation was impeccable but she
had neither money nor status. She was little more than a companion for Lady
Sango. She was well aware of this. What had she said to him about looking
higher for a wife?
Heo foo found
out that she was an orphan and had been under the patronage of the Matsamura�s
for a long time. He didn�t care what connections she had or what money
came to him through her, all he wanted was the woman. He felt no guilt
whatsoever for making a contract for her hand behind her back. She will
probably be angry. He was very confident in time he could change her mind.
He emerged
from his thoughts to see Inuyasha, Lady Sango, and Lady Kagome make their way
towards the staircase that would lead them to the upper boxes. He followed
until they reached the second floor. There he came up just behind Kagome and
then said,
�Good
Evening�. Inuyasha and Sango turned to greet him. Kagome seemed to
paralyze. Sesshomaru stood directly behind her and without loo at at them he
said, �Lady Sango it is a pleasure to see you again.�
�My lord.� She
paused lookat tat the unmovable Kagome. �What a coincidence.�
�Not at all.
Inuyasha mentioned he would be escorting you ladies to the theater, so I
decided that Miss Higurashi would need an escort as well.� This comment brought
Kagome back from her paralysis. She turned to look at him, anger flashed in her
eyes. �I beg your pardon?�
�Lady Kagome
it would be my honor if you would allow me to escort you to your seat.� He said
in soothing tones knowing her mood from the look in her eyes. A long silence
ensued. Inuyasha was the one who broke it. �Shall we?� He said to Sango, and
they walked away leaving Kagome and Sesshomaru standing in the hall. He
offered her his arm. She stood there looking at it for a moment. She said
nothing and reluctantly took it.
They walked
the short distance to the box in silence. Kagome was stunned, she couldn�t
believe this. This man who by all rights should hate her right now had
intentionally seeked her out. She looked at him out of the corner of her eye.
�What is he about?� She thought. They caught up with Inuyasha and Sango
who were already seated. Sesshomaru offered the chair to Kagome who reluctantly
took it, and he sat next to her. Almost immediately the performance began which
saved the trouble of making conversation.
For the next
hour Kagome sat stiffly in her chair. At times she was aware of Sesshomaru
watching her instead of the performance. When the first act ended Kagome gave a
sigh of relief. She knew she would be able to get away with a pretense of
visiting the ladies withdrawing room. She allowed herself to look at Sango who
was totally engrossed with something Inuyasha was whispering to her. She
blushed behind her fan. Kagome cleared her throat and said, �If you will excuse
me?� She stood and so did Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. Sango asked �Would you like
me to accompany you?�
�No it�s quite
alright. I just need to freshen up. I will return shortly.� Kagome slipped out
and when she was safely out of the box she felt such relief it made her dizzy.
She couldn�t endure another hour of this. She made her way though the sea of
people who were making rounds to other boxes and getting refreshments.
She had almost reached the withdrawing room when she felt a tap on her
shoulder.
�Miss
Higurashi. How wonderful to see you. It has been to long since we�ve spoken.�
She recognized instantly the smooth, cool voice of Lady Kikyo. She was in her
late twenties a wealthy widow after marrying an elderly baron who died on their
wedding night.
Kagome always
felt lacking in her presence. She had an angelic air about her, but her eyes
were always devoid of any emotion. She was the picture of perfection. Every
hair in its place and always dressed in the first stare of fashion. Kagome
never trusted anyone who appeared to be flawless.
�Lady Kikyo.�
Kagome said politely.
�I watched you
and Miss Matsamura make an entrance this evening that has everyone talking.�
She said conspiratorially. �Of course everyone is talking about your escorts.�
She was fishing for information. Kagome was in no mood to indulge her.
�I don�t know
what you mean.� Kagome said. Not everyone knew about Sango�s engagement yet.
�You can tell
me. Everyone knows that both Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Inuyasha are new in town
and searching for wives. Lady Sango should be encouraging Lord Inuyasha. She is
not getting any younger.� Seeing that she was getting nowhere Kikyo tried
another tactic. �What no one understands is Lord Sesshomaru. He has only been
seen in your company my dear. If he is searching for a wife maybe I could
introduce him to several eligible young ladies of my acquaintance.�
Kagome did not
miss the veiled insult. �I will make sure to mention it to Lord Sesshomaru.�
Kikyo kept
going. �I would suggest to you not to be in his company too much. For a man of
his standing who is serioulooklooking for a wife, it would appear that he�s
dallying with you.�
�Is that so?
Why would that be?� Kagome was angry now.
�You must know
that you don�t have enough assets to possibly attract an offer from a titled
gentleman like Lord Sesshomaru. So any other alliance with him would be looked
upon as indecent.� Kagome couldn�t believe her ears. She was being
insulted to her face. The fact thady ady Kikyo seemed to think that the
sweetness dripping from her voice made it seem like she wasn�t insulting her,
but just merely offering advice, infuriated her more than anything. �I�m only
concerned for your welfare my dear. I consider you to be a friend.� Kikyo
continued.
�Like hell you
do.� Kagome thought. �I appreciate your concern Lady Kikyo, but as it happens I
have had an offer from Lord Sesshomaru.� Kagome said smugly. Kikyo hid her
surprise behind a smile. �That�ll show her.� Kagome thought. Suddenly Kagome
noticed Kikyo staring at a point past her shoulder.
�Good evening
my lord.� Kikyo said.
�Oh no, it
can�t be.� Kagome turned to see Lord Sesshomaru standing there.
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