Ep 2:Unexpected Visitor part 2

A light knock rapped on the wooden door, bringing golden eyes to straight ahead. That was the only thing between him and the mystery woman. Carefully putting his current documents away as he could not be able to focus on it any longer, Sesshomaru purposely dragged on the wait before uttering two simple words.

Come in

The door opened, neither fast yet slow enough to reveal the woman walking in with measured steps. Midnight black hair held together by a ribbon and alabaster skin was the first thing he noticed. A simple white blouse and long red skirt, clothes that weren't from a designer brand should not be something the supposed heiriss would wear. But even without clothes that would cost a fortune to the average people, she made them look elegant and regal just by the way she carries herself

And Sesshomaru know, when calm mahogany eyes Rose to meet his, he knew she had to be real. No one else would be able to hold the same, confident air around her as the once Higurashi Heiriss would have

"Sesshomaru"her voice, never had she spoken his name before, was low in tone yet husky for a woman her age,"It's been a while"

"Kikyo Higurashi"he tested that name on his lips, never had he spoken it either, "As I recall, we never met. But here you are, rumored to be dead, yet alive and breathing in my office

"It's jus'Kikyo",she corrected with sharpness in her tone as soft as the wind. "Many wished for the rumors to be true. Unfortunately for them, I am still here"

Sesshomaru hummed a low rumble from the depths of his throat as he glanced at the chair on the opposite side of the desk,the closest of an invitation he will offer. Kikyo understood the simple gesture and sat down, hands folder over the manila envelope over her lap while holding his gaze calmly. Not many people were able to match his cold stare dfor more than 3 seconds-and not many we're able to return it back with the same keenness like her.

She was here for a reason, Sesshomaru knew it obvious. For someone who was claimed to be deadyet had not made reappearace until now, there was something she wanted from this visit. Maybe it was on a whim for him to allow her the time to remain for the mystery regarding her death sparked only a small flame of curiosity within

For the moment, he said nothing;only watching her with his golden eyes and wondered how much longer she will wilt under his gaze as most others would. But, rather than cowering, Kikyo tilted her chin up in calm confidence and broke the silence

"I would not waste much of your time, I am only here for a proposal

"oh?"

His voice was bore of interest. Everyday, he would hear and read dozens of business proposition and everyday, he would reject nearly all of them. Just before she had arrived, Sesshomaru was doing the exact same thing. Now, what kind of proposal can she offer-when she had nothing to her name?Based on how she had reacted earlier, the Higurashi hat cut ties with her-just like how Kikyo had done to them

"Marry me, Sesshomaru"

The words slipped off her tounge easily as if discussing the weather. There was no change in emotion on her composed face, mahogany eyes still meeting his own without a bit of hesitation. Sesshomaru took a second longer to run the literal proposal over his mind.

Like business, women would flock to him with words of marriage and promises to be the perfect wife if only to be part of Inukai empire. Dating was never Sesshomaru's interest and a 'wife'was far from his goal when he could easily find one off the street

And yet, that was the offer this 'dead'woman wanted to propose to him?

"Now,why would I want to?"He decided to test her out because her proposition was not out of love, he knew

"It may seem trivial, I'm sure, when thousand of other wish to seek the same position. However, I have one thing they, or rather, no one else will have

There was the slightest smile on her pale lips as she spoke. The curve barely visible, as if teasing him with the secret much like her words. Knowing to not stall unnecessary, Kikyo continue

"The Shikon No Tama"

The Shikon no tama, otherwise known as the Shikon jewel, was forged in the Heian period of Japan over a thousand years ago. It was a perfectly circle pink diamonds no bigger than an inch in diameter

It was said, the Higurashi ancestors Midoriko, The priestess, had saved the emperor's life and was bestowed the jewel, sought after even by his concubines, in gratitude. The Higurashi family was protectors of the jewel since then yet many wished to covet the gem but never once succeeding. The diamond simbolizes power and was considered a royal artifact, the value of the gem, priceless. Historian an Jewelers who had the honor of seeing the jewel would give endless praises to it, often wanting to buy it off the Higurashi's hands but to no avail

How such a jewel ended up in Kikyo's possession's. Sesshomaru wondered

"i have no used for jewelry", but unfortunately for her, Sesshomaru was never interested in the Shikon jewel. That was only a symbol of power in the past whereas Sesshomaru strived for power in the present. The Shikon no tama merely a decoration. He didn't need to rely on a gem to prove his power

The slight clenching of her fist was the only give away to Kikyo's current displeasure regarding his rejection. She had still the calm peace on her face, matching his impassive emotion while waiting to see what more she can offer. The Shikon jewel was the biggest bargaining chip she had

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