Sex, Pain, and Lies

Chapter five

                               Chapter 5

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"How may I help you?" She said with a smile.

Kagome offered a shy smile. "Oh…Um, I'm Kagome Higurashi and I'm Here for the apartment."

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The red-orange haired woman smiled brightly. "Oh! Of course Ms. Higurashi! Welcome to Paradise Apartments! Would you like a tour before we get to business?" She asked, 'She is a very energetic female,' Kagome figured. 'Yet she is so professional, and serious at the same time. It's a wonder how she does it.'

Kagome thought about her offer placing a single digit to her smooth chin. 'It would be wise to see the building before considering purchasing the apartment.' She thought to herself before smiling and nodding to the receptionist, letting her hand return to her side.

Seeing that she agreed, Midoriko lit up with happiness. This was her favorite part of being a receptionist, she was able to meet people and have the option to show them the beauty of Paradise Apartments. "That's great! Well, first thing's first, my name is Nunda, Midoriko. But you can just call me Midoriko." The older woman held out her hand in greeting with a genuine smile upon her face.

Kagome smiled back and took her smooth un-marred hand in hers, and vertically raised and lowered their conjoined hands. "It's nice to meet you Midoriko. Just call me Kagome." She said as she released Midoriko's Hand.

"Okay, Kagome. Let's start the tour!" Midoriko stepped from behind the counter and stood near Kagome who nodded her agreement. "Alright, let's go!"

Midoriko led Kagome down a hall, that was decorated similarly to the one she walked through when she came in. They walked down the hall in silence, it was nice for Kagome, the quiet walk gave her time to clear her mind and think about the tour of Paradise Apartments. Would it truly be paradise?

'She is cute! I was right!' Midoriko thought to herself. 'If I dare say, she is very beautiful, sexy even! Ooh Sesshomaru is gonna be enraptured by this one! I hope she decides to stay here, maybe then Sesshomaru could stop having to survive that way. Maybe she'll be able to get to him like no other could. Well it's not good to hope so much, but I can't help it!'

They finally reached a set of metal doors when Midoriko turned and smiled for the umpteenth time that evening. 'I better give her the best tour I have ever given! For Sesshomaru!' "Okay! Here we are! You, Kagome are about to see the paradise in Paradise Apartments!" She spoke with such enthusiasm that even Kagome became excited. Midoriko placed her hands on the doors and pushed to reveal the most beautiful garden she had ever seen.

"Welcome to Paradise Apartments!"

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Sesshomaru reached inside of the small keepsake and lifted a small picture of three small children and a beautiful adult woman. Sesshomaru was the tallest of the three children. He was looking at the young girl who gave a toothy smile to the camera, his face was stoic as usual, but in his eyes there was a brightness that made them seem vibrant with emotion, which they were, he was at his happiest that day, he remembered. The girl had midnight-blue hair highlighted by the burning sun, she had a tiny heart shaped face, and deep blue eyes that sparkled like the ocean with happiness.

The third child was the shortest of all. He had dark brown hair and deep chocolate eyes, that were darkened with slight grumpiness, and his lips pulled into a pout. Sesshomaru recalled the reason why he was pouting.