Chapter One

Kagome sighed as she hugged herself tighter for warmth. It was raining outside again. At the moment she was sitting on her couch by the window and dazedly watched as every single raindrop slid down the window pane. Memories bombarded her mind as she continued to stare out the window at the distorted images the water created. There were just so many things that had dramatically changed in her life. If it had been a week ago, she would have never guessed of a lonely future that was ahead of her, and which was now her reality.

She had often told herself how lucky she was for marrying a man like him. That they had married for love and that nothing could change that. She believed that they actually had a chance and she trusted her whole life and happiness to him... Only to have it thrown away for mere moments of pleasure. Sure it had only been three years since that day when they had said their vows in front of their family and friends. But any woman in her situation could do nothing but sit back and enjoy the remaining memories of what once was that were now slowly fading away.

To indulge herself with her precious dreams of living a wonderful life with her family was slowly going down the drain. She said to herself that when she got married, it would last forever and she would do anything humanly possible to keep her family happy. But she just couldn't take it any more . . . The late nights at work, waking up to an empty bed, being taken for granted by the man she loved. She should've seen it sooner . . . At the back of her mind she always knew . . . Was it that she was too naive to see it? Or simply too horrified to face the truth?

"I'm sorry Kagome, but I have to work late again. They piled me up with all this work that has to be done by tomorrow," she could hear the strain in his voice.

It was always the same. Every night at exactly fifteen after six, he'd call in to tell her that he would be working late and not to wait up for him. This had all begun about a year ago. At first she felt proud of him for being so devoted to his job because ever since high school, when she had met him during their senior year, he had always been distracted with work. She'd tell him that there'd be dinner waiting for him when he got home and to not over- work himself. And every time when it came for that phone call to end she'd tell him ' I love you.' But not tonight.

She was scared. Scared to find the real truth behind her husband's hidden agenda. Was he really working late or... Even she had trouble bringing herself to say such things out loud out of fear that when she did, she might realize the ugly truth behind those words. Many times she had made herself think that this was just a phase in everyone's marriage where infidelity seemed like the only answer to their problems. But it all became clear that in their case, it wasn't a phase at all. She didn't know what she should do. Should she tell him about her feelings or simply let it pass and hope for the best? She always thought of herself as a headstrong person but this was just something she couldn't do.

The expression that 'ignorance is bliss' comes to mind. Would she be happier pretending to be blind to her husband's unfaithfulness? Or would she be happier confronting him and getting the answers she so desperately wanted to hear? How could anyone be happy living a life full of lies with someone you placed your trust into wholeheartedly? She couldn't see herself playing along with something like knowing that she'd be miserable for the rest of her life. But finding out the truth would be any better either. Finding out the truth could mean losing everything she had… everything that they had built together over the years... having to face the harsh reality of it all... and shattering the hopes and reams she held for them.

Despite this growing fear of the truth gnawing at her constantly, she decided that she'd rather confront him than be made a fool. He was her husband, not to mention best friend. She couldn't understand how he could just treat her like this. Throw her aside along with their long time relationship. She always thought of herself as being lucky because not many could say that they married their best friend could they? She expected a certain amount of trust and respect between them that other couples did not have since they were friends to begin with. But apparently that doesn't mean anything.

"I know Inuyasha... I know about her..."her voice cracked as she tried to hold back her sobs. God it was something that she needed to say, something that she needed to hear coming out of her own mouth. She never said it aloud and only went through it in her mind. Although she willed herself to be strong about this confrontation, she felt far from it. She couldn't control the vast amount of tears rolling down her cheeks nor could she control the emotions threatening to engulf her any moment.

His end was quiet. Maybe she was wrong? But how could she be wrong when all the signs told her otherwise? How long had she known about his secret affair and had she said nothing to him? Far too long. It was today that she had finally decided that enough was enough. That she wasn't going to play the role of a naive little housewife who waited hand and foot for her beloved husband every night, who devoted her whole being to that one man. No. She was tired.

"... What... - " he voice was almost as shaky as hers. Wasn't he even going to try to convince her that she was worrying her pretty little head over nothing? Of course he wasn't. The old him would have, but this person she was speaking with was a complete stranger to her.

"Don't you play stupid with me! Your late night phone calls and your early trips to work! Everything! I -" Kagome had broken into fits of sobs and she was trying her hardest not to just breakdown or break the phone. That one little voice was what brought her back from the depth of her emotions.

"Mommy? Is that daddy on the phone?" asked Tai.

Tai was the exact replica of his father. Long silver hair and amber eyes... Except for Inuyasha's ears, their son had inherited his features right down to his personality. He was two and a half years old. He barely knew his father... Sometimes he'd try his hardest to stay up and wait for him to come home. But sleep would overcome him and he'd try to wake up early the next day to catch a glimpse of his father. Although the whole ordeal happened about a year ago, Tai had very few memories of his father since he was still very young. All he had were the photos of them together. And it hurt her to the core to think that he was being deprived of his father...

"Yes honey. Why don't you go and watch some cartoons? Your favourite show should be on in a couple of minutes. I'll tell him to come tuck you in okay?" she asked trying to wipe away any traces of tears that had stained her face. That was what she always said to him.

She watched as he nodded his head and gave her thighs a squeeze, for it was all he could reach at his height, before he left. How was she ever going to tell him? How would he take the news? Was she making the right decision? Was she being selfish for only considering her feelings about this? No. This was for the both of them. They both deserved better. She thought she had what most women would think as ' the better life ' these past three years. But now she realized she was no different.'

"I know about her... About Kikyou. How long has this been going on? A year? How could you?" she almost screamed but she bit her lip to silence her outcries. He tried to get a word in but she couldn't stand to listen to him. "How could you do this to us? What about your son? What about me? All this time... I trusted you! I was always so proud of you for being devoted to your job so you could put food on the table for your family! But no. You had other intentions. You barely spend anytime with your son... He barely knows his own father... I feel like I don't even have a husband. Inuyasha? What happened? What did I do wrong that made you leave?" she felt it. She felt her last ounce of anger leave her only to be replaced by self-pity.

"Kagome... I don't know how you found out. But haven't I been always good to you? I put food on the table and I don't ask you to help with the expenses! You're a fuckin' god! Most women would kill to have the life you have! Never have to go leave for work, spend all day with Tai. What more could you ask for?" Kagome could almost see his angered face... His hand running through his silver mane...

"My husband..."

The next day they had filed for a divorce and both had legal custody of Tai. Both had explained to Tai what was happening. And it broke her heart to say those things to her son... What example would it be setting for him? How is it going to impact his life? Inuyasha explained casually that he would be first living with him for two weeks and then he'd be brought back to Kagome for her two weeks. Tai seemed to understand that part. Everything had gone smoothly until he asked 'why?'

Kagome had to explain to him that she and daddy didn't love each other anymore that this was for the best. That she would still be his mommy no matter what. He cried his big amber eyes out jumping onto her and holding on for dear life. Inuyasha had tried to pry him lose off of her but he wouldn't budge. Luckily for them, Inuyasha's father Inutaisho had been there to calm his poor little grandson. Inutaisho had offered for Tai to stay with him at his estate since he and Kagome both knew that Inuyasha would be off to work and there would be no one to take care of poor little Tai.

That was exactly a week ago. She had decided to move out and buy a house a couple of blocks away so Tai could come and see her anytime he felt like it. Having the influence and power over the realtors were a real help to her. Although she came from an extremely wealthy family, she still wanted to make money on her own. Ever since she graduated from college she couldn't use her degrees because Inuyasha simply insisted that she didn't need to work. So here she was, absolutely jobless. But Inutaisho had helped her get the house she now lived in and had promised her a position at a friend's company. He was like a second father to her, and especially to Tai. Which is no wonder she and Inuyasha named Tai after him. She looked over at the boxes still left to unpack. Who would've thought that she'd be living out on her own? Certainly she didn't...

She hoped that Tai was having a better time than she was. She felt tears stinging her eyes at the thought of her little son. He was her pride and joy... and everything she had left of the man she once loved. Inutaisho would see to it that his grandson had everything he needed. That was one comforting thought. And Inuyasha should be receiving the news right about now. She couldn't help but feel a bit sadistic at this moment. He had broken his vow to her and his promise to Tai. She wanted her son to have a complete and loving family, especially at this age. How was this affecting him right now? She didn't want to think about it. It just hurt too much to see his tomorrows are already different as it is. Was she a bad mother for putting him through this? She was broken out of her thoughts as the phone rang loudly.

"Hello?" she answered cheerfully, as she looked at the caller display hoping that it would be whom she thought it was. "Hi sweetie... No I'm fine. The thunder and lightning don't bother me. It's you I'm worried about... Oh really? Grandpa gave you a box of chocolates huh? Well you better save me some and don't forget to brush your teeth before you go to bed. Where's grandpa? ... Oh? He's talking to daddy? Well it's getting late. You get to bed now all right? Okay... Goodnight... I love you too. Bye."

Kagome sighed and set the phone back on the receiver. Yup. Inutaisho was discussing the news with Inuyasha. And if she knows Inuyasha, there's no doubt that he wasn't taking this very well. But a part of her couldn't help but think that he deserved the bad luck that came his way because he brought it upon himself. At the same time, she felt sorry for him. She remembered how determined he was to make his dad proud and to live up to his name. But all his promotions brought misery. It was never enough for Inuyasha. Even as vice president he refused to stop there. He was obsessed. She knew that. His obsession tore them apart and led him in the arms of another woman. She had dealt with her broken heart a long time ago during those times when he hadn't come home. She'd cried herself to sleep after putting Tai to bed. Now all that's left was a feeling of complete and utter loss. Loss for the man that she had once known and loved.

Hey guys!! in this update I have put up two new chapters. I have combined chapters 3 and 4. Thank you so much to my faithful readers. Forgive me if my new chapters fail in comparison to my earlier works. I have tried my best to finish this story as best I could. I will finish this story! lol. Please review and tell me what you guys think!