Moonlight

Chapter 10

Pregnant.

When she woke up Monday morning.

She was naked.

In a strange room.

In an unknown bed.

Where am I? She wondered. His scent caught her nose and she smiles. How did I end up in his bed? Did I sleep here last night? We were at the castle…..Arrgghhh!!...This is the second time, I’m up naked and distorted. She sighs and reaches up and brushes her shoulder where it was aching. Shaking her head to wake herself up, she grabs the sheets and got out of bed. Looking around she found the bathroom. Man, do I look like shit! How am I going to get out of here? Washing her face, she tried to find Sesshoumaru, but he was nowhere to be found in the large Master Bedroom. Slumping on the bed she wasn’t sure what to do next. She had no idea where her purse or her clothes was. She was completely naked inside his house, which she’d never even been to. Sighing, she finally got up from the bed and decided to go see if he might be anywhere in the house. Dragging the large sheets behind her she made her way towards the double doors. Turning the handle, it made a loud click. She peeks just her head outside.

“Good morning ma’am.”

Kagome nearly had a heart attack. Looking down she saw a servant sitting in a low chair had greeted her.

“Er..Morning…?” She answered, embarrassed that she was a naked stranger in the house.

“My name is Kumi, I’ve been ordered by the master to wait for you to wake up before I serve you.” She announced.

“Um..Do you know where he is?” Her eyes darting around, trying to survey the house.

“Yes. He’s left for the office hours ago.” Kumi answers.

“Oh. Um…I…” Great, how am I supposed to get to work?? She let out a low sigh.

“I will bring you your clothes shortly and there’s a driver waiting outside to take you home.” Kumi announced as if sensing her concern.

“Ok. Wonderful. Thank you.” Kagome said graciously.

“Would you like some breakfast ma’am?” Kumi asks.

“No thank you, Kumi. I’d just like my clothes please.” She requests.

“Yes. Right away ma’am.” With that Kumi proceeds to go get her clothes.

A few minutes later, she returns with clothes for Kagome as well as her purse. Knocking on the door before she enters, she was most polite. She never let her eyes wander and she didn’t bother to ask what and why Kagome was there and that made her feel more at ease, and less embarrassed by her situation.

“Thank you.” Kagome said, taking the clothes from her. She noticed that they were new jeans and shirt in her size. When did he get these? Kagome wonders in amazement. Kumi left closing the double doors behind her, giving Kagome privacy.

Changing into her clothes, she thanked Kumi again and went outside where the driver was waiting. She got in the car and was handed an envelope. Opening, the note, she realized it was from Sesshoumaru.

Kagome

The pass code to unlock your door is

0615

I’ll see you later for lunch.

S

She slides the note back into the envelope and noticed there were two little pills. She knew what they were and stares at them as her heart drums in her ears. Deciding she doesn’t have any thing to take it with right now, she decided that she’d take them later. Thoughts of him swarm into her mind. She wonders how she’d fallen asleep so deeply last night. Closing her eyes, she could feel his touch. How she loves him so deeply already, and she couldn’t wait for lunch.

Arriving at her place, she runs upstairs to her apartment, punched in the pass code and ran in to get ready for work. It was already past 9 o’clock. She was already an hour late for the office. Rummaging through her closet she quickly changes into a pair of black straight leg trouser pant and black with red floral print bustier. She pairs the outfit with a red tie that ends at her midriff. Paring masculine look with such a feminine top she thought was the sexiest thing. And she wanted to be sexy for him. Pulling half of her hair up, she clips it with a nice hair clip. Glancing at herself, she approves of her look and grabbing the matching blazer to the trouser she heads out the door.

The car drops her of at Higurashi International and she runs into her office.

“Hey Stacy.” She greeted quickly running into her office. She shuts the door and gets behind her desk and starts to check her E-mails. Stacy steps in to give Kagome her messages of the day. Flipping through her messages, she saw that Sango had called her at work. She felt ashamed she hasn’t called her friend back yet. She knew that Sango had met Sesshoumaru yesterday and she knows that Sango will be prying in her private life. Apprehensive, she exhales deeply and picks up her phone and dialed the number. Sango picks up after two rings.

“Hello?” Her voice sounded off over the receiver.

“Hey Sango. It’s Kagome.” She announced, her voice remorseful.

“It’s okay Kagome. You don’t have to feel bad. I know you have other, more important things and people, than this lame old friend.” Sango joked, sensing the guilt in Kagome’s voice.

“Sango, that’s not true!” Kagome defended.

“Relax, I was only joking. So wanna meet me for lunch later?” She offers. She wanted to catch up with her friend.

“Uh…well, see..” Kagome starts. She had already said she was having lunch with Sesshoumaru, she didn’t want to cancel that.

“See, I was right. I’m last on the list. Geez, I come all the way from the States for a few days and I can’t even get a lunch date.” Sango whines jokingly.

“Sango! No, it’s just that they’re some business I have to tie up for Father.” It wasn’t completely a lie. She just didn’t feel like she had to mention she was meeting Sesshoumaru in the conversation.

“Oh, alright. I was just giving you a hard time. How about dinner then? Don’t tell me you’d rather take your hunky man out, because then I’ll really be upset.” Sango warned. Not that I blame you though.

“No.” Kagome laughs, thinking about Sesshoumaru, her heart beats faster. “Dinner sounds great. Any special place you’d like to go?”

“I was thinking just hanging out at home. Maybe we can make something together. Perhaps you can formally introduce me to your man.” Sango suggested. Man is he fine!!

Kagome smiles at the thought. Her man. Yes, that’s right, he was hers. She was so excited at the thought of them being an ‘official’ couple she sat there smiling while Sango was still waiting on the line.

“Hello? Are you still there?” Calling Kagome back to earth.

“Um. Yeah. Dinner sounds great.” She agrees hastily.

“Stop day dreaming would you?” Sango knew her friend too well. The girl practically wore her heart on her sleeves!

Kagome laughs. “I wasn’t. Anyway, I’m not sure about Sesshoumaru. I have to ask him first, he might be busy with his daughter. I don’t know yet.”

“He has a daughter? Sheesh that’s baggage!” Sango remarked with distaste.

“It’s sweet actually, he adopted her. Anyway, I’ll check and get back to you ok?” Kagome knew her friend well and wasn’t offended at all about her little remark.

“Yeah sure. Just don’t forget me again. Just because you finally have a boyfriend, and he’s all hunky doesn’t mean you get to forget about me! I’m your best friend! Remember that!” Sango asserted.

“I don’t forget you Sango. Oh, and thanks so much for the dresses and shoes. I love them! They’re a little risqué though. I’m not sure where I can wear them to…”

“Yeah, well, you have that great body, so, put it to good use!” She’d always been so jealous of Kagome’s long legs and perfect body. It seems it didn’t matter what she ate, she never gained an ounce.

“Good to hear your voice Sango. I missed you so much.” Kagome reminisced on how she used to hang out with Sango all the time. She’d missed those days.

“Well, make sure you do, because I don’t get to see you that often, and now that you’ve got your self some man meat, it’s going to be even harder for me to see you.”

“Will you stop calling him that!” Kagome chided, blushing.

“Why? It’s true. I’ll tell you Kagome, if he wasn’t your man, and anyone else’s, I would jump him!” She remembered when she met Sesshoumaru yesterday with his shirt off, she almost wanted to pin him down and have her ways with him. Just the thought of him with his chest bare made her hot and bothered.

“Sango!”

“Alright! Alright! How and where did you find him? He doesn’t have yet another brother does he?” Sango asked, hopeful.

“No, he doesn’t. I met him um..well, at several occasions. His daughter and Sota go to the same school.”

“Well, go on! I want to hear more juicy stuff! Where did he take you for your first date?”

She blushes, recalling the restroom incident. “Um..well, I think it was called ‘ALEX’.”

“So..how is he?” Sango continues to pry.

“He’s great. He’s….sweet.” She relished on the memories of the things he’d done for her. The door lock, the way he cradles her face, the tender way he made love to her.

“Yeah yeah yeah, obviously he’s not a jackass, I got that from meeting him the other day. I want to know how he is in the bedroom? I bet he’s wild isn’t he?” Sango asked excitedly, drooling at the thought.

“SANGO!”

Sango laughs loudly over the other end.

“What, you can’t tell your best friend about your little love escapade? I always tell you mine. And you’ve done it already haven’t you? By, Kami, don’t tell me you’re still a virgin!” Sango rolls her eyes.

“Well, you’re always giving me too much information about your love escapade you little promiscuous lady. And as far as the other thing about me goes, that’s for me to know and only me.”

“Don’t forget Sesshoumaru. He’ll have a hump fest if he finds out you’re still a virgin.” Sango laughs again, toying with her friend and making her uncomfortable about the subject is always so much fun.

“Sango, I’ll have you know that I am not who you think I am.” Kagome says matter of factly over the phone.

“Yeah, whatever lil’ miss Eden. Oh, speaking of which, does he know?”

“Mmm-Hmm. He does.” Recalling the very first time she met him there.

“Really? And?” Sango’s sounded shock and surprised.

“And what?” Kagome puts on her most innocent voice.

“And what does he think? I mean, isn’t he jealous?” Curiosity was getting the best of her. How did a shy girl like Kagome get a hunk like Sesshoumaru? It must be the work of Eden, Sango thought quietly.

Jealous doesn’t even begin to describe him. Kagome thought, remembering the not so pleasant incident after 'ALEX' over Elliot. “Well, we haven’t really ‘talked’ about it.” Kagome replies honestly.

“What do you mean? How long has he known about 'Eden'?”

“Umm..” She really didn’t want to get into the fact that it’s only been a couple of days.

“How long have you guys been dating?” Sango pressed on.

“Er. Officially? Two days.” She finally surrenders.

“Shit Kagome! Well, then I’m assuming he stayed at your place because some robber broke into your house, little miss goody two-shoes.”

“Kind of.” Embarrassment once again, lined her voice.

“Alright missy. You come out and spill it. I want all the details.” Sango chided.

“What details. That’s all there is to it. I have only been seeing him officially for two days. Before that, we…we well, you know, flirt and stuff.” She put on her most innocent voice.

“And…? Spill it Kagome!”

“And.. you know.” Kagome couldn’t understand how Sango could talk about the subject so freely.

“My golly Kagome! I left you only for 4 months and you’ve turned into a wanton woman after two days? He’s that good huh?” She continues to tease her little friend.

“SANGO! It’s not like that!” Kagome defends.

“Oh yeah? Well what’s it like then?”

“Well,” She knew she had to give her friend something, because she knew that Sango would never let it rest until she does. And if they were to have dinner with Sesshoumaru tonight, she did not want Sango ask him about their sex life. Sighing, she caves into her friend’s demand and whispers over the receiver “we..um….made love.”

Sango gasped over the other line. “Woo HOO! It’s about damn time you gave that up. To a hot piece of man meat too! I’m so proud of you!”

“Sango. You’re so silly.” Kagome remarked, smiling at into the receiver at her friend.

Sango had always been open and promiscuous. She could never understand how her friend could still be a virgin at 21. Especially the way she dances at the club. She’d always thought it was quite amazing and odd at the same time, not to mention will power, which she lacks greatly when it comes to matters of the bedroom.

“I should get to work. I’ll call you back when I get an answer about tonight, ok? I’m glad you’re back Sango. It’s nice to talk to you. I’ve missed you tremendously.”

“Alright! Good to hear you too. Call me later and give me a time. I’m running some errands and I’m free the rest of the day, in case you change your mind about lunch.” Sango reiterated.

“Ok. I’ll call you. Bye.”

Hanging up the phone, she couldn’t help but smile. Her friend knew her so well. She was glad to have a friend like Sango. Sango had always been there for her, and she’d missed the girl since she moved so far away. Sighing, she looks down at her paperwork and things she had to get done before she heads off to meet Sesshoumaru. She smiles again, as the thought of him pass by her. She felt like she was on a high each time his name came up or when a thought of him stirs through her mind. She was so in love with him and she’d only known him for a short time. Forcing herself to concentrate on her work, she went through her other messages and paperwork. It didn’t take long for her morning to slip by. By the time she realizes it, it had already be quarter to noon. She was supposed to meet Sesshoumaru before lunch! She wraps up her last E-mail to the correspondent in Singapore and dash out the door, leaving her blazer behind.

“Stacy, I’m heading over to Tashio Inc. to tie up the loose ends for the Singapore project. Give me a call on my cell if you need me. Oh, and then I’m going to lunch.” She instructed.

“Sure. See you later Kagome! Oh, yeah, you look great!” She commented, never seeing Kagome dress so suggestive before. She was usually in slacks and long sleeve blouses at the office or in her simple suits, not dolled up like today.

“Oh thanks. See ya!” Kagome dashes out the door. Getting into her dad’s Lincoln Town Car, she greets her driver.

“Tashio Inc. Please Tomi.” She requests.

“Sure Ms. Higurashi.” He too noticed, the different attitude and style of clothing she was wearing.

...

“Mr. Tashio, there’s a Kagome Higurashi here to see you.” Kanna’s voice sounded off over the speakerphone.

“Send her in, Kanna.” He directed.

“Yes sir.” She said. "Right through those doors" She points at the large double doors to Sesshoumaru's office.

Kagome thanked her and starts for the door while Kanna was checking her out as she made her way past the desk and into the large office. No wonder he dropped Kagura. She is stunning! Kanna thought looking at Kagome in her outfit. Her pants elongate her legs, and although it wasn’t skin tight, it curved around her curvaceous butt, accentuating its asset. Her back was straight and her posture perfect with her high stilettos. Her hair long jet-black hair was luscious and silky. She was definitely a sight! Kanna stares after Kagome out of the corner of her eyes with envy.

Before she could knock on his large doors, they open for her and she steps in, smiling at Sesshoumaru while he holds the door for her. He closes the door behind them and she jumps to hug him. She plants a quick kiss on his lips and was surprised he didn’t return the favor.

“You’re late.” His voice solemn.

“I’m sorry. I was caught up with work. I was late this morning so I didn’t have a lot of time to finish what I needed to do.” She explained to him.

Looking down at her, he brushes the hair away from her shoulders and ran his thumb over his mark on her. He lets out a small smile of satisfaction.

“What is it?’ She asked curious.

“You look…stunning.” He answered, surveying her up and down. She blushes. Not wanting to get arouse at his office, he turns around, and heads towards his desk to pick up a long legal envelope with her name on it.

“I think this is what you’re here for?” He asked waving the envelope in the air. She walks quickly over to him and held out her palm.

“Yes. Thank you.” She replies with a large smile.

“Uh-uh. You were late. You need to earn it.” He baits. When did he ever get such a sense to toy and teased he did not know. But it amused him to watch her reaction. She had changed him in ways he didn’t think was possible. He had become a different person around her, this he knew, and oddly enough, he hadn’t mind.

“No fair! I was stuck at your house!” Kagome protested.

“You keep assuming this Sesshoumaru is fair…” He replies waving the envelope about.

She looks over her shoulder and turns with a quick dash to grab it. Unfortunately, her wit was not as quick as his speed because the envelope was raised higher.

Disappointed she lets out a low groan. He stood there toying with her like a cat with a ball of yarn, making her jump for the envelope and raising it higher each time. When out of the blue, the door flung open.

“Miss, you can’t go in there!!” Kanna called out.

Kagura slams the door open hard and caught Kagome, jumping on her heels while Sesshoumaru lifts the envelope up higher in the air. The loud noise startled them and he glares at Kagura. Seizing her chance she grabs the envelope out of his hands, still not noticing Kagura at the door just yet.

“Kagura!” he called out. At which time, Kagome spins around to face Kagura.

Kanna runs in from behind, “Mr. Tashio I…I tried…She….” She said hastily to defend herself of Kagura’s intrusion. Her heart thumping loudly, she knew better than to let someone intrude into his office unannounced.

Livid, he waves his hand for Kanna to leave. She did and closes the doors quietly behind her. What could this be about? She wanted to eavesdrop but she didn’t have the means to. There were other people around and his door was thick. Sighing, she got back to her desk and tries to get her work done while keeping an ear perked for whatever news or information she can gather.

“YOU!” Kagura glares pointing at Kagome.

“Kagura, what’s the meaning of this?” He demanded, his voice loud and angry.

Ignoring him, she turns towards Kagome. “Do you even know who I am? I am Kagura Onigumo, heiress to Naraku Enterprise and affiliates and you dare to compete with me? You’re but a mere human!” She spits. Her fan slides from inside of her sleeve down to her hands, ready to attack. The demon blood in her was boiling.

“I…” Kagome began, not sure of how to respond. She had not expected this kind of aggressive confrontation. She felt so embarrassed and ashamed.

“Kagura, leave her out of this. Your rage is towards me.” Sesshoumaru steps in to block Kagome from Kagura.

“You defend the little whore?” Kagura asked, offended.

“DO NOT take that tone with Kagome!” He roared.

“Kagome is it? She’s that little brat at that fundraiser - on the roof! Sesshoumaru! How could you? You were with me that night!” Kagura sniveled.

“Kagura I do not have time for your little debacle. This Sesshoumaru was not attached to you. I have always made that clear.” He gave her an irascible respond.

Anger rises in her like an erupting volcano. Willing herself, she turns and with a soft sweet voice she said. “Well, Sesshoumaru, whether you were 'attached' to me or not, I’m pregnant, with your pup!”

Kagome felt like thunder had struck her ears and she was going to enter Hell in any second. Her heart stops and the room begins to spin.

“I’m pregnant with your pup...” Kagura’s rang out in her ears again and again.