Blind Faith Chapter 3

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Even now, time doesn't move forward

I think of you every day, every night

I want to embrace you right now

As strong as much as I know it won't come true

I need you, I need you, I need you

Every day, every night

I think of that smile you gave me

Even as I try to reach out, you're not there

I need you - by TSUKICRO

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Blind Faith

Chapter 3

A couple of days later as Sesshoumaru does his work in his office, he frowned. He can't believe that he couldn't stop thinking about her. He doesn't like her anymore, at least that's what he vowed; he hates her but he couldn't stop remembering her. Maybe her mature frame surprised him because he hadn't seen her for so long? That he was moved by her beauty since it was so captivating.

Just as he sat there pondering, he recalled a couple day ago.

A slender figure and long pale legs. Her firm breasts aren't big but perfectly shaped. Roughly tied back long black hair. But what's most captivating are her brown eyes. So big and beautiful…

Sesshoumaru perceived from his fantasy and furrowing his brows exasperatedly.

He reminded himself again to not fall for her charm. But it's easier said than done. A brief moment passed as Sesshoumaru was staring outside of the window, he wondered how she's managing the money so far. Did he go a little over the board?

And again, Sesshoumaru wondered why did he even wonder. It has nothing to do with him how she's going to find the money, but he couldn't stop his mind for wandering.

Looking down at the city below him with nothing on his mind but her. His eyes narrowed, hand fisting tightly on the glassed window. Why can't he stop thinking about her? He knows what she really is like and yet toward her, he still feels strongly for her. The more he told himself to not feel anything toward her the more it affected him. He wanted to touch her. With those mere thoughts, he wants to go insane. Recalling the past and her innocent self in his arms made his body flushed.

Why couldn't he leave the past alone? He knew it was nothing but lies, yet…

Staring wordlessly down on the city, Sesshoumaru became conscious once again. He was under the expression of anger. He was surprised to think he still wanted her.

(I will not fall for the same mistake again… no matters how much she shakes my heart…)

Gritting his teeth for annoying him, Sesshoumaru turned back to his desk and grabbed the phone as he dialed the numbers. He heard the other line picked up.

"Anything on her, Philip?" Asked Sesshoumaru.

"Yes, I was about to call you, sir," Answered Philip through the line, "It doesn't seem like she lives with anyone other than her son..."

"She lives alone?"

What does that mean Sesshoumaru wonders? Isn't she supposed to live with a rich husband?

"Yes, seems like it," Responded Philip, "I have already confirmed everything with her neighbors. They don't see anyone other than her and her son living in the apartment complex,"

Sesshoumaru was silent through the phone, still thinking. Philip continued as he heard nothing from Sesshoumaru.

"She moved here one month ago, I heard. She's currently employed at Itami Holder,"

(Itami Holder?) Sesshoumaru wonder, (Isn't that the company that we will have a contract with soon?)

"She doesn't see anyone; at least that's what her neighbors said. And..."

"..." Sesshoumaru was quiet as he heard, "Philip," He spoke, but his voice was like a warning.

"Yes, sir?"

"When did I say I wanted to know if she's seeing anyone or not?" Sesshoumaru's voice was flat and cold as he asked.

Philip was silent for a second, "Didn't you said you want to know about her?"

"...Doesn't always mean the same thing…" Sesshoumaru sighed after he explained.

"Oh, forgive me for saying too much…" Philip apologized with his stern face.

"Give me her address," Said Sesshoumaru.

"Yes, sir,"

Sesshoumaru listened as Philip went through his papers. After Philip found what he was looking for he spoke.

"-..."

Sesshoumaru hung the phone after he got the address. He was keeping mum as he looked at the address on his desk. He finds it hard to believe that she's living alone… However, what confused him the most was her son. He look just like his childhood self. Why in the world did her child look like that…? Sesshoumaru was so lost, but perhaps, the father is foreign? That could only explain why...

Sesshoumaru could picture Rin with a smile as she was in a foreigner's arms. The thought of three people in a family, laughing happily together annoyed Sesshoumaru. It's pissed him off.

Sesshoumaru and his father were at Itami Holder one afternoon for the meeting about the contract they were going to sign. As the meeting ended, they walked out of the meeting room and Sesshoumaru was glancing around the offices to see if there was any familiar face but there wasn't. Only those faces that he didn't recognize were looking at him like they want to be taken by him.

"Are you saying she quit!?" A strong female voice was coming out of the room he was about to pass by.

"I afraid it is," responded the male voice, "She turned in her resignation letter yesterday."

As the conversation seemed to end, the door suddenly bursts open. A blonde hair female came out angrily.

(Whoa!) She dodged Sesshoumaru abruptly as she noticed she was about to bump into him.

Sesshoumaru glared at her coldly as she stood there gazing at him at the same time.

"Akira…?" She whispered with shock eyes.

Sesshoumaru said nothing but frowned at her for mistaking him before he opened his mouth.

"What?" Sesshoumaru asked flatly.

She promptly perceived, "Oh, sorry I…"

(I thought Akira suddenly grew up…)

As she tried to apologize to Sesshoumaru she heard someone called him from afar by the name "Sesshoumaru" and he left, glaring at her still not pleased that she confused him with someone else.

(What's with him?) Her brows furrowed as she stared at Sesshoumaru's back.

"Sesshoumaru, you don't seem happy since we left. What's wrong?" Asked his father as they walked out of Itami Holder.

"...Nothing."

His father was looking at him from the side, "Tell me if I'm wrong, but aren't you the one who was so looking forward to coming here?"

Sesshoumaru looked at his father, "What are you talking about?"

"Oh, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about." He finished as he gave Sesshoumaru a final look before he moved his attention away.

Sesshoumaru went into thinking. Did he? Did he really was looking forward to it? Then something bugged him.

His phone was buzzing. He took a look and Yuji was on the screen.

He sighed but didn't answer.

"Sorry father, please go ahead of me. There's somewhere I have to go," as Sesshoumaru said that he left.

Sesshoumaru's father paused as he heard him and looked as Sesshoumaru got on a taxi and gone.

Sesshoumaru took out his cellphone.

"Philip, are you sure she really is one of Itami Holder employees?"

"Yes, I'm positive," replied Philip through the line, "Did something happened?"

"...I don't recognize a face like that among the employees,"

(A face like that?) thought Philip with a dull expression.

"Sir, let me look into things again…"

"No need," he ended the call as the taxi stop.

(I don't want to pry too much into her life… or else they will think I'm crazy...)

Sesshoumaru stepped out and stared at the apartment complex.

And yet… What is he doing here? He sighed.

By instinct, he ended up at the apartment.

(It's not like I want to come here to check on her or anything… This is work, yeah work…)

Although Sesshoumaru refused that and went inside the apartment, his heart was pounding unconsciously.

Rin was finished preparing the ingredients for dinner and was about to start cooking when her doorbell suddenly rings.

(Who is it…?)

"Coming!" She walked to the door.

"Yes?" Rin said as she opened the door.

She gasped and her eyes widened at the person outside her door.

(Sesshoumaru...?!)

It was unbelievable. What is he doing here?

Her heart started dumping.

Staring at her, Sesshoumaru could hear the sound of his heartbeat thumps louder. Her hair was a little messy and she was wearing an apron! She seemed to be shocked at his unannounced appearance. No matter how much he looked at her she is as graceful as ever.

Just like he'd thought, the urge to touch her is rushing over him. He knew that Rin is dangerous but he found himself being drawn by her each time...

(Why…? I should no longer have any feelings for her… Why is this happening now…?)

He kept his gazes at her firmly.

(Everything she's given me was not from her heart…) Sesshoumaru was dwelling back to the old day. How happy and silly they were, yet it was all fake.

"Why are you here…?" Asked Rin as she came to, "If you're here for the money then I don't have any for you yet…" she looked at the spaces between them and didn't know what to do.

There was a brief of silence before some people passed by behind Sesshoumaru and started whispering to each other.

Rin jolted and Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes to look at them.

"A-anyway, please come in," her cheek turned red a little.

Sesshoumaru watched Rin. Her cheeks were rosy as she told him. He was taken a little by her expression.

He remembered. She turned red easily by such a simple thing.

Sesshoumaru then welcomed himself in and Rin closed the door behind.

She heaved a sigh, (What am I doing, inviting Sesshoumaru inside…?)

He noticed as he came inside that she was about to make something. There were meat, vegetables, and eggs at the kitchen counter.

(Was she making something? With that much, it doesn't look like it's for two people…)

Then his gazes moved to where Rin was. She had a smile on her face as she was making coffee.

His heart pounded.

(This is a small apartment… but I know it's filled with her love and warmth… I don't know why I feel this way, but she is without a doubt… the most beautiful woman.)

Sesshoumaru then moved his gazes to her tiny living room.

There was a tiniest stinging expression on his face. It was jealousy toward whoever it was that she shared a bed with.

He trailed to where her couch and coffee table was and looked around the room. He also looked at the wall, but nothing except photos of flowers, landscapes, and wallscroll of bamboo.

(Not a single photo of…)

Did she really live alone? He was curious.

Rin came over as she finished preparing the coffee and put her apron away.

"Sorry, I only have coffee…" Said Rin as she placed the coffee cup on the table for Sesshoumaru.

She was kind of embarrassed for Sesshoumaru had to see her apartment. She knew it doesn't look anything compared to his. The more she thought about it the more she was embarrassed.

Sesshoumaru looked at the steamy cup of coffee on the table as he circled around to the couch where Rin was.

There was a flash on his mind when she was still belonged to him and smiled brightly while making coffee just for him at his empty kitchen.

He peered at her as her face was flushed and looking down.

"Are you preparing something for your lover perhaps?" Asked Sesshoumaru out of nowhere.

"What…?" Rin looked at Sesshoumaru.

"You would fly into bed with any man you met. How many was it until now?" He said dryly to her.

(Why…?) Rin was shocked, hurt, and confused to hear that from him. Her heart stung. Why is he always making it as if she was some loose woman…? Doesn't he know he was the only one?

"As if I would…!" Rin returned. Just what is he getting at?

"...You did with me," Implied Sesshoumaru.

"That's because I…!"

"Because you what?" Sesshoumaru cut in.

"Because I love you!" Her cheeks turned pinkly again as she strongly told him. Her heart was racing wildly.

Sesshoumaru didn't miss that beat in his chest. Why did he felt slight happiness for what she just said? But he couldn't deny who she was.

"Don't say "love" unless you know its meaning," Sesshoumaru stated, "The love you have was for my money." He corrected her.

"No…!" She shuddered as Sesshoumaru said that while peering at her with nothing but coldness in his eyes.

Her heart was crushed. He believed in everything only because of her little white lies long ago. If only things would work out back then, then perhaps Sesshoumaru wouldn't act so cold to her now and Akira would...

But does it matters to him? He wouldn't believe her. After all, to him, she's a money lover.

"Rin…" he said huskily.

Her heart raced faster. As she imagined, she felt fainted just hearing him call her name. She felt weak on her knees already.

(You are poisonous in my heart and yet I couldn't deny this feeling… I hate that just looking at you fill my body with heat...)

Sesshoumaru viewed Rin calmly.

(A heat that blazes as if it had been held back for a long time…)

"I…" uttered Rin as her eyes glanced the other way.

It was hard to know what Sesshoumaru was thinking and she was so lost why Sesshoumaru was there, to begin with. However, if he wasn't there for the money then perhaps…? She couldn't hide it if he was there to ask about Akira now that he had seen him. And no fool will not know.

"If you're here to humiliate me then you got what you wanted so please leave…"

It doesn't matter if she was to prove her innocent, thing won't change. She would always be a gold digger in his part.

After saying that to Sesshoumaru, she stepped away from him but he grabbed her arm. She was surprised.

"!?" Sesshoumaru felt dizzy.

He thrust her toward him suddenly and forcefully stole her lips.

"Mnph!?" Her eyes rounded in shock.

He squeezed her tightly in his chest. One of his hand on the back of her head and the other around her waist as he kissed her deeply and hungrily with desire.

She gasped, "Ses...shou...mhm..!"

Why… Such a passionate kiss… Why is he kissing her…? She wondered.

(Rin, I supposed to hate you but I can't contain myself any longer,)

He kissed her so aggressively that it was hard to breathe. Soon after, his tongue invaded the inside of her warm mouth and she could only moan out softly while clenching onto his chest.

(I want to taste every part of you, feel you. I want your everything…!)

Lust took over and that was all Sesshoumaru could think. He wanted to take her. To make her his again. He pushed her on the couch as he licked her tongue while sucking every nook and cranny inside her mouth which set her body on fire. It felt so good; the wetness of their saliva and the soft touches of their tongues. She gasped and muffled as Sesshoumaru changed angles and shoved back his tongue inside her mouth as he claimed her lips again.

It was so juicy and intense that Sesshoumaru could feel his blood rushed to his shaft and rock hard between his legs. He groaned as he pressed it against her's and fondle her breasts while maintaining the kiss. The feel while pressing against her private part was torturing. He wants to enter her tight hole and feel her once again.

"...Nng!?"

Rin was shocked as his groin pressed against her strongly.

(Oh… no... I can't…)

She knew what's going to happen as his kisses started to get rougher and the way his hand continued to grope her breast, and how steel hard his member pressed on her, but...

"Please… let go!" Rin pushed Sesshoumaru away.

Stumbled back a little Sesshoumaru was lost as he looked at her. Her lips were swollen and wet. He could feel it on his lips the static of kissing still lingering. Although it was fuzzy and he was still a little lost he knew he did it.

(This is wrong… I can't allow this. That was so foolish of me. I let my guard down…) Rin grabbed her shirt tightly in her chest; almost got drowned by Sesshoumaru's passionate kisses.

Sesshoumaru was looking at her as she sat on the couch in trouble.

(...What am I thinking? I let myself swept away and almost make a mistake again…)

His hands were clenching under anger and his body was still on fire.

(I just… can't help myself… once I see her face, I feel…)

He felt the urge to savor her.

He was so lost. Just what is he doing here in the first place?

As they were in silent for some times, Sesshoumaru opened his mouth.

"...My bad,"

Rin took notice on him in shock. It pains her heart to hear that. He regretted for ever kissing her. Her heart pounded in agony in her chest.

"I don't know what comes over me…"

(I'm so stupid…) Rin was now shaking uncontrollably, (How could I ever thought that he wanted me…?)

Her lips pressed tightly together.

"...It was just a kiss, you don't have to think too hard about it…" her bangs were now covering her eyes, "Can you please leave if you have nothing left to do here?"

Sesshoumaru noticed as her voice changed and he regretted immediately at what he said. There was a pang in his chest. His hands clenched again in frustration as he turned and walked out.

What's with her, he thought.

(Just a kiss huh… So she would let anyone kiss her and have their way with her…?)

Sesshoumaru scolded as he walked out of the apartment complex.

He recalled 5 years ago when they broke up. Even though they had said goodbye, there wasn't any sadness in her eyes. He still remembered when she spoke those words, they were as strong as steel. He knew now as he looked at her face, it was so different that it would never be like before. He had come to an understanding that what she had promised him would never come true. She had never loved him.

Their love, joys, and happiness vanished on that night. The light had gone out of his life, that his world started to snow; so cold that his heart had frozen that he could no longer love again. She caused him to be who he is today.

Sesshoumaru was angry. He couldn't afford to make another mistake no matter how attractive she is.

(I did something foolish… I thought I hate her, but… I suddenly got dizzy when I touched her and the control I had flew out…)

He got in the car that was there to pick him up, frowning.

(Dammit…)

He was frustrated.

(I won't fall for your charm again… The day when you betray me again will soon to come… I can't love you again...)

He promises himself yet again, but can he really fulfill that promise?

One day Sesshoumaru's mother came across a park that was full of children running and playing around. She noticed a certain boy as she was looking.

"Stop the car," she said and the car pulled to the side of the park.

"Madam?" Asked the driver as he looked back at Sesshoumaru's mother on the back seat.

He noticed she was looking outside and followed her gaze.

Lots of children were playing and running around the park.

Her eyes were glued to the boy that was playing with sand at the playground. His silver hair stood out the most among them.

Then just a moment later she saw a woman came. She knew right away who the woman was. The woman her son had ever loved… Rin.

The silver head ran quickly to Rin with a bright smile.

"Play enough now are we?" Spoke Rin as she looked down at Akira who was hugging her.

"Yes," responded Akira with a nod.

"Come on, let's go. I make you your favorite Curry Rice."

"Yay! Curry Rice!" Voice out Akira as he grabbed Rin on the hand and they walked off.

A/N: I don't know why I put curry rice. lol

Sesshoumaru's mother watched and then recalled a couple days ago when she received a call from the hospital.

"The hair in bag A did not match with bag B. However, Bag A and C are matched. They have the same DNA, Madam. I'll mail you the results."

(In bag B was my driver's and bag C was Sesshoumaru's…)

"He is the split image of Sesshoumaru…"

She mumbled, "My grandson,"

"Did you said something, Madam?"

"Go." She ordered and the car left.

Saturday

Ami is coming over to celebrate Akira's birthday and to ask why Rin suddenly quit her job.

Rin was making food in the kitchen. She couldn't keep her thoughts together. Just a couple days ago, Sesshoumaru was there in her apartment… It feels like it was yesterday. It's still flashed in her head when he kissed her forcefully and hard. And after what he had told her.

She shook her head as she continued to make the cake.

(I shouldn't think about unnecessary things… It was just a mistake...)

She put the cake in the oven and her doorbell ring.

"Coming…" she trailed to the door.

Rin opened the door and Ami was standing there. She let her friend in and shut the door.

"Thanks for coming, Ami,"

"What are you saying "thanks" for?" Implies Ami as she tilted her head a little back at Rin while taking off her shoes, "This is what I've always done,"

Rin stared at Ami after Ami finished spoken, "You're right," Rin smiled.

"So, where's Akira?" Asked Ami as she looked at the cake in the oven.

(Fast as always…)

"Akira is watching TV in the living room,"

"Oh…"

"Hello, Aunt Ami!" Called Akira as he approached.

"Gah," uttered Ami in a blue face, "Why you! It's big sister, big sister Ami!" Ami said to Akira who was smiling, "How many times do I have to correct you?!"

"It's Aunt, Aunt Ami!" returned the giggling Akira.

"Arghh!" Screamed Ami in frustration, "Rin! What's up with him?!" Ami pointed at Akira, " Teach your son will you?!"

"He won't change something once he has decided," Rin smiled at them, "Just bear with it…"

"How could I?!" Returned Ami, "Aunt sound so old!"

Rin only giggled and Ami suddenly gasped in awareness.

"Right, hey, Rin…"

"Hm?"

Ami looked at Rin thus she didn't say anything. Her mind was calling back to "Sesshoumaru".

"...Never mind," she shook her head, "It's nothing."

"...?" Rin was confused but she let it go.

"Anyway, I'm taking Akira out,"

"Sure," replied Rin.

"I need him to practice saying it right," Said Ami in determination, "It won't take long. We'll be back!" Ami waved to Rin with Akira by her side.

"Bye Mom!" Also waved Akira, "We'll be back!"

Rin watched them as she waved with a smile.

"Take care!"

* Beep Beep *

The phone in Sesshoumaru office rang and he answered.

"What is it?"

"Sir, Mr. Watanubi wanted to see you," answered the male voice through the line.

Sesshoumaru was silent for awhile before answering, "Tell him I'm out of the day…"

"I heard that!" The door to his office bangs open with the voice and walked in a man in a gray suit.

"Yuji, mind my poor door," said Sesshoumaru as he hung up.

"It ain't my fault and why are you avoiding me?" Asked Yuji as he stood in front of Sesshoumaru's desk.

Sesshoumaru looked at Yuji, "Am I avoiding you?"

"You never answered any of my calls!"

"What's the point of answering when I know it's always the same?" His fingers crossed together under his chin.

Sighing, Yuji placed a hand on his templet, "Dude… Why can't you be more interesting? You know I'll never have a double date again,"

"I'm not interested in what I'm not interesting… And I've never asked for any date,"

"Seriously, what's wrong with you? You haven't date for how many years? Back in America, I thought you just not interested in those blonde chicks, but could it be that you just haven't gotten over your ex?"

Sesshoumaru was surprised and then glared at Yuji who was standing in front of him.

"Did she meant so much to you that you couldn't forget about her?" Continued Yuji, not caring for Sesshoumaru's murder glare.

"What are you…" Uttered Sesshoumaru, but was cut off by Yuji.

"I know you loved her very much, but she had never loved you, right? Why can't you move on?"

Sesshoumaru heart stung by that statement.

"You know you're wasting that good look, Sesshoumaru… Many women went crazy for you, you know? There are lots of women who are waiting to love you. Just…"

"Shut it, Yuji," Sesshoumaru frown, "What are you? My father? Trying to scold me?"

"No, dude. I was just worried about you…"

"Well, you don't have to. Get lost…" Sesshoumaru glared at Yuji again as he shoots him out.

Yuji sighed as he shrugged, "Fine…" He walked to the door, "I guess nothing will get through you… Just stop wasting time and move on already… The past is already the past. What you need right now is start over… Give it another chance."

Sesshoumaru was silent after Yuji left with that speech.

(Start over huh…)

Sesshoumaru turned to the window and stared down at the city. Cars were moving through intersection and people were walking, crossing streets.

(Who am I giving another chance to…?)

His mind wandered somewhere when he tried to think and suddenly Rin appeared in his thought and surprised him. He chuckled jokily to himself. The reason why he likes to keep himself busy was to avoid that and yet she still appeared.

(Why is she always on my mind? Did she put some spells on me or something…?)

After Sesshoumaru was done chuckling to himself the smile still remained.

(This needs to end…)

He has had it. He swore he has to end it.

It was quite some time already since Ami and Akira have left. Rin was busy putting decorates on the wall and do cleaning and get everything ready when her cell phone started ringing. She picked up and was surprised to hear.

"What did you just say…?" Her eyes widened, "...You can't find Akira?"

"I'm sorry! He said he wanted ice cream and I told him I will buy him one once I'm done choosing a gift for him and when I turned around he's gone!" Explained Ami worriedly in the phone, "I looked all over but couldn't find him! He didn't come back did he?"

"No..." Rin voice shook, "He hasn't…"

"I'm sorry! It's my fault!" Ami apologized again, "I will look again! I'm sure I will find him if I just look carefully!"

"I will check outside if he's back…"

"Thanks, Rin!"

With that Ami hung up and Rin staggered to the wall.

"Akira… why are you keep making me worry?"

After saying that to herself she stood tall and fixed herself together before she went out.

Akira like to play on the park maybe he's there? With that in thought, Rin headed straight to the park in a hurry. However, when she gets there the park was empty.

(He's not here!)

She huffed and scanned around when her eyes stopped on a black sports car. Inside her chest started to flutter. She knows that car. The car was parked on the opposite side of her and as she was looking he came out. His tall figure makes her heart pounded louder as he made his way toward her.

Her head tilted away from the approaching figure. One of her hand clenched tightly on her chest.

(What is Sesshoumaru doing here?)

"Why the rush?" he spoke as he stood with her, "Sorry to say, but I need to speak with you, Ms. Hanasaki,"

(So it's back to Ms. Hanasaki again? I guess I'm just a stranger to him…)

Rin glanced at Sesshoumaru.

"I'm sorry but-"

She did not finish her sentence as Sesshoumaru cut in.

"Meeting someone important…?"

"No, it's-"

"Akira's father?" Implied Sesshoumaru with coldness in his eyes. His heart started to get tight and he could feel the heat inside surfacing.

Is it really such an important matter that she would rush to meet him?

Rin felt her heart tightened by that. She looked at him in confusion.

(Why is he saying that?)

"What are you-"

"Sorry, but you're not seeing your precious husband today,"

Again, Sesshoumaru cut Rin short. He found it strange that he didn't want to hear anything if she was going to say something he didn't want to hear.

Husband? Her heart aches again. Why did he keep bringing such an unreasonable matter with others? And why did he think like that anyway? Does it look like she's married just because she has a child?

"I'm not meeting anyone here Sesshoumaru," she said fiercely.

That makes Sesshoumaru heart skipped a beat at hearing his name. And did he just felt relief too? Why was he feeling relief anyway?

"I'm in a hurry because I was looking for Akira that's why I said I don't have times. Now, are you satisfied?"

Sesshoumaru stared at her as she frowned.

(Even your angry face is beautiful…)

"...Why are you looking for him?" He asked.

Rin rolled her eyes away, "Ami took him shopping with her and she said she lost him,"

"..."

"..."

They both were silent for that brief moment until Ami's voice shot in.

"Rin!"

Rin looked to where Ami was running toward her.

"Did you find him?" Ami panted under her breath as she stopped.

"No, and did you run all the way here?" Rin asked in concern while she patted her friend's back.

"Sorry Rin, I-"

Ami lifted her face as she uttered that and her eyes were met with a familiar man. She recalled that time when she almost bumped into him.

"Mr. Inu?"

It was later that Ami found out "Sesshoumaru" was Mr. Inu, Inu Sesshoumaru. The famous owner of those gorgeous hotels.

Surprised, Rin looked toward Sesshoumaru in confusion, "You two known each other?"

"...Do we?" Asked Sesshoumaru, "I don't remember knowing her."

"What…?" Ami was now stunned, "Weren't you at our company a couple days ago?!"

"Company?" Sesshoumaru mumbled.

It took Sesshoumaru a moment to think but he still didn't recall meeting Ami and that makes Ami furious. How dare he forget her when he glared at her with murderous intention.

"So, why are you two together?" Ami asked, dropping the useless subject, "You know him, Rin?"

Sesshoumaru didn't say anything and Rin was about to say something. It was cut off by a very familiar voice.

"Mom!"

All surprised; they looked toward the voice.

Akira was running at them.

"Akira!" Rin called with tears in her eyes.

Akira jumped into her arms and they hugged.

"Where have you been!" Asked Rin with concerned in the depth of her voice, "Do you know you've caused Ami and I a lot of trouble?"

"I'm sorry," Spoke the woman that came with Akira worriedly, "I saw him looking at those ice cream and I just wanted to buy him some,"

The voice sound familiar that made Rin raised her face and looked at.

Rin was shocked to see her.

"Mother?" Uttered Sesshoumaru in surprised.

"Oh, Sesshoumaru..." She was a little surprised to see her son.

"W-what in the world…" Rin stammered in the midst of confusion. She gazed toward Sesshoumaru.

She wanted to know why, but Sesshoumaru was just as lost as she was.

"Mind explaining what you're doing, Mother?" Inquired Sesshoumaru, hand on his head for trouble.

"I'm sorry to have caused you such troubles,"

For the first time, Rin was shocked. Sesshoumaru's Mother actually lowered her head in front of Rin and actually saying sorry.

"No matters how much I look at your son, he looks so much like Sesshoumaru,"

Rin was taken aback, eyes widen. No way...

Sesshoumaru listen carefully. So what if he looks like him? People are bound to look like one another.

(Rin…) Ami looked at Rin as she was on the verge of shock.

"I couldn't stop myself for taking him to play and shopping because no matter how many time I looked at him, he was just like Sesshoumaru when he was young."

Sesshoumaru's mother now looked at Rin with tenderness in her eyes. Although on the other hand, Rin was starting to shake little by little. It can't be...

"This child…" Sesshoumaru's mother's gaze fell on Akira who was beside Rin with fondness, "He is your son and Sesshoumaru's, isn't he?"

(What…?!) Sesshoumaru was surprised. His eyes enlarged. What is his mother saying?

Rin's eyes shut tightly as Sesshoumaru's mother pointed out the truth. She knew there would be someday when Sesshoumaru would find out. She could no longer hide the fact that Akira and Sesshoumaru are father and son by blood.

Her eyes sluggishly open and her gazes fell to the ground. Her heart was pounding.

"Yes…" Rin admitted.

(What did she say…?!) Sesshoumaru was shocked. Rin claimed Akira was his son?!

"I knew he's my grandson all along!" Sesshoumaru's mother smiled in content while pulling Akira to her and look at his face all over again.

Ami was in stun, disbelief. Her eyes widened open with her hand covering her mouth.

"Are you saying… Akira... is my son?" Asked the bewildered Sesshoumaru.

"That's right…" Rin answered again. Her voice was like a whisper.

Sesshoumaru was in shell shock and stagger slightly. He was getting dizzy. He has a son?! Rin and him?! Impossible!

"Sesshoumaru…" His mother mumbled while she looked at the shocking Sesshoumaru.

Just then a sound from Ami handbag interrupted them. They were all surprised. Ami quickly took her phone out and scanned the screen.

"Damn, why now…" Ami muttered as she turned it off and looked at them.

They were also looking at her.

"I'm sorry, Rin. I need to see Yuji, but I will be back to celebrate Akira's birthday…" She informed her as she was ready to leave, "And I think…" She looked at Sesshoumaru and his mother, "...That need to be discussed inside where it's more private," She finished as she looked toward Rin with a smile and then left.

Ami was an outsider. She didn't want to bother them for such private matters, but she was extremely surprised that Akira was Sesshoumaru's son. Just what's going on with them in the past? Ami was eager to know, but for the time being, she will let it slip.

Soon after Ami left, Rin took them to her apartment. Inside were streamers and balloons decorate at the ceiling and the wall. There were birthday hats and candles lay on the coffee table. It was a little messy with all the cutting and stuff.

"Yay! A balloon!" Akira beamed as he dashed to grabbed one.

Rin felt her cheeks started to heat up as Sesshoumaru and his mother were staring in a daze.

"Akira, go play inside our room. Mom needs to talk with them,"

Akira stared at Sesshoumaru and his mother before he nodded with a smile.

"Okay!" He dashed to their room.

"I'm sorry for the mess. I was busy getting things ready and I didn't have time to clean…" Rin said as she moved to clean the coffee table and took the remaining decor on the couch away and then turn to them, "Please have a seat,"

Just right after Rin was done saying that, Sesshoumaru's phone started to beep in his pants pocket.

Rin stared at Sesshoumaru as Sesshoumaru took it out with irritation.

"What?" Sesshoumaru answered annoyingly, "I'm busy right now. If it's not important-"

After a moment of listening on the phone, Sesshoumaru spoke.

"What?" He asked seriously now, "Alright, I will have someone come,"

After that he hung up and turn to his mother, "Mother, can you?"

His mother was surprised a little but then she suddenly understood and smiled.

"Leave it to me," she assured, "I'm sure you two have a lot of things to discuss."

With that, she left and the room soon became quiet.

Rin glanced toward Sesshoumaru and was surprised to meet his gazes. She quickly averted her eyes.

(Why are you looking at me like that?)

Rin started to sweat a little. Sesshoumaru's gazes were cold, so cold that it gave her shivers.

"I don't have time to fool around with you," Sesshoumaru started, "If you're going to talk then talk,"

Rin was nervous. She felt like her nerves stopped working after hearing his dry, bitter voice.

"You think this is fooling around?" Rin asked after she mustered all her courage and met with Sesshoumaru strong glare.

They stared at each other for awhile.

"If you're not fooling around and wasted my time, then start talking," He glared harder at her.

"That's what I'm doing right now," Rin returned. Why is he being so pushy all of a sudden?

"Oh really?" He smirked, "Well then, let's get straight to the point where you claimed I'm the father of your son,"

(So you still didn't believe that Akira was your son?) Rin was surprised in thought.

"Akira is your son!" Rin claimed again, "Don't you see how much he looks like you?!"

(He does look like me, but there isn't enough proof that he is actually my son,) Sesshoumaru stared at Rin who was desperate, (Besides, there's just no way that he is my son; after all I…)

"If he is my son like you claimed to be…" he paused and survey Rin from head to toes, "Where is the ring I gave you,"

By hearing what Sesshoumaru brought it up, Rin was shocked. The ring, he still remembered!

"I…" Rin started to stutter and panicked, her gazes fell to the floor, "I sold it,"

(She sold it…?!) Sesshoumaru was surprised to hear that.

"Because you don't feel the need anymore?"

"No! I wanted to keep it!" Rin said in shock to Sesshoumaru, "I didn't want to sell it, but I needed the money, no matter what…" her voice died quietly in her throat.

(You and your failure lies, Rin.) Sesshoumaru looked at Rin in disgust.

She sold the precious ring that he gave her for money and yet still fake that she didn't want to.

"What kind of life did you make with the money you make?"

(I wonder if I should tell him…? Will he believe me that the money was for Akira?)

Rin was panicked with her thought. She was afraid if he didn't believe her, but no matter what she needed to tell him. It was very hard when she gave birth to Akira without money. She needed money to raise him. She needs to tell him.

"Was it money for playing around with men!" Sesshoumaru suddenly howled in anger. His blood rushed to his head for the kind of woman he imagined.

"Why would you say that?" Rin was taken aback by surprise.

"Because that's who you are isn't it?" Sesshoumaru came closer to Rin as he spoke, "You're good at making men suck up to you, after all,"

"You're wrong…!" She backed away, "Don't say such awful things!"

"Awful?" Sesshoumaru seized her arms, she was surprised, "Weren't you the one who told me who you really are?"

"That's…!" She couldn't say it.

Sesshoumaru made she shuddered as he had both her arms to either side of her while he looked at her with his strong piercing eyes.

"D-don't look at me like that…!" Rin pleaded, her eyes turn teary a little and she shivered.

How could she ever tell him that she was faking those lies because she wasn't good enough for his life and his future?

Sesshoumaru was startled when he saw her expression. She looked so fragile and was about to break and before he knew it he took her lips.

Rin was puzzled in place. She could feel his warm lips pressed against her own. It was soft that it was hard to imagine he was capable of kissing her so gently. And just as quickly as it happened, Sesshoumaru pulled away.

"Don't…" He spoke as he peered into her brown eyes that had stopped with tears, "...make that kind of face…!" He finished as he embraced her tightly in his arms. Too tight that it was hard for her to breath.

Rin was still perplexed. She couldn't comprehend the situation. One moment, Sesshoumaru seemed to hate her so much and one moment, he turned so tender. However, she could hear the sound of Sesshoumaru's heartbeat. It was beating very fast and his embrace was so warm.

"...Sesshoumaru…?" She uttered after he held her for awhile.

Sesshoumaru abruptly came to his sense again and shoved her away from him as if he had woken up from a nightmare.

Rin was shocked by his rough action.

(What the hell am I doing?) Astonished, Sesshoumaru asked himself, (I was lured in by her scheme again…)

Sesshoumaru then glanced at Rin who was confused with his action. He really hates her. Her innocent self is what makes Sesshoumaru dislike about her the most. He lost control over her fake tears.

"I got it," he said with a grim expression and Rin looked at him.

(Sesshoumaru…)

"Whether Akira is my real son or your fat lie, we'll find out later after I have a paternity test,"

"A… test…?" Rin mumbled without blinking at Sesshoumaru. She was shocked.

"Right," he turned around for leaving, "We'll know the truth soon. I'll contact you when the results are in."

With that being said, he left and Rin slumped to the floor.

(A test…) Her eyes rounded in despair, (Why…) her body shook, (...would he need a test for such an obvious fact? He would doubt me that much?) tears started to fill her brown eyes and rolled down, (How could you, Sesshoumaru… I love you… Akira is our child,)

Even though she loves him, he still doubting Akira. Her heart hurts so much for his doubts and his untrusting. Did he think Akira was someone else child that he needs to certify the truth?

The day finally arrived when the results are out. Sesshoumaru was paralyzed from the shock. How could that be? He was sure Akira wasn't his child but… the results never lied. It's the same like his mother said. She did a test already but he didn't believe her even when she showed him proof.

He sat back at his desk and recalled what Rin said.

"Akira is your son!"

He shuts his eyes for the heavy stress.

(Right, he is my son,)

But seems like it was still hard for Sesshoumaru to believe and to accept it.

That day as Ami came back, Akira's birthday party was canceled. Rin was too stressed to do anything. She was worried and her head hurts so bad.

*ding dong*

Rin headed to the door, "Yes…" she stopped and gasped at the man at her door.

(Sesshoumaru!)

"The results are in," he said, standing there with his frown, "Do you want to see?"

"No." Her heart tightened and her eyes fell to the side as she replied.

Why would she need to see the test when she known who the father is.

"Are you that certain?" Sesshoumaru asked as if he provoked her.

Rin then glared at him, "I'm not like you who need to test to prove our son-"

She gasped as Sesshoumaru suddenly stepped inside.

"What are you doing…!" Exclaimed Rin as she watched Sesshoumaru headed straight to the living room.

She closed the door and followed Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru just stood there still. As soon as he felt her presence behind him he spoke.

"When did you find out?" he indicated for her pregnancy.

"5 years ago when we separated…" Rin replied as sadness filled in her eyes.

"If Akira is really my son then why didn't you…!"

"I could never tell you," Rin interjected as frustration build up.

(Did you want to be with your man that much?)

Sesshoumaru turned around and amber met with brownie.

"So you hide Akira from me for 5 long years," Sesshoumaru grimace, "If my mother didn't bring it up, are you going to hide him from me forever!?" Sesshoumaru was angry, mad that she would rather be with someone else than to tell him about her pregnancy. Not just that, imagined Rin has Akira and still plays around with men, Sesshoumaru couldn't control his emotions. What a woman she is.

Rin flinched at his growl, "No, I-"

"Enough," Sesshoumaru cut her off, "From now on, Akira will be staying with me… You were able to hide him from me for 5 years surely you should be able to do that much in 5 years too, wouldn't you say?"

"What are you...?" Rin was stunned. Her expression was like she has just seen a ghost. Sesshoumaru was looking at her with piercing cold eyes.

"Exactly like you comprehend,"

Rin gasped as it hit her, "H-how could you!?" Rin claimed with terror in her eyes, "Are you trying to take Akira away from me?!"

The most thing that she feared ever and now it's finally become reality. Sesshoumaru was trying to take Akira away from her just like she thought.

"I did not take Akira away from you. You're the one who took Akira away from me for 5 years," Sesshoumaru said flatly.

"No, you can't take Akira away from me!" She said tears started to form in her despair eyes, "Please… I can't live without Akira." She ended in tears.

"I don't care. I will take care of my son for the rest 5 years until he turns 10th," he stated clearly as he watched tears trail down her pale cheeks.

"No, Sesshoumaru!" Rin banged Sesshoumaru on the chest as she cried, "I wasn't able to tell you because I was scared of this outcome!"

"Well, there is a way to avoid this," Sesshoumaru grabbed a hold of both her arms and looked at her in the eyes, "We get married and live together as a family,"

"Get… married?" Rin froze as she looked at Sesshoumaru with tears in her face.

"It's a marriage on paper for us to be with him. That way we can spend time with him." He declared with cold and depreciative eyes.

(A... marriage on paper…) Rin dwelled on her head as Sesshoumaru released her.

Sesshoumaru turned for the door and spoke as he glanced back at Rin, "You know whom you're up against; don't ever think that there will be a chance of winning. Take your time and think carefully."

The door closed back in as Sesshoumaru left. Rin then sank to the floor as her tears stopped.

(Getting married for Akira's sake is the best situation like he said...)

Rin imagined Akira and Sesshoumaru play together as father and son.

(Sesshoumaru will be Akira's father and teach him the only way a father can… And more than anything, Akira will have a real father,)

Her chest started to ache for the next coming thought.

(But... what about me… Is a marriage without love really what I want…)

Her hands squeeze on her thighs. What is she going to do? Will she marry Sesshoumaru without his love for her? But then what about Akira? If he is taken away from her she will lose her reason to live. What choice does she have?

End of chapter 3.

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