Day 35/2..

Gaara stands in front of Layla room after he shows guest room from Sayuri he directly goes upstairs, He is so afraid of knocking the door Gaar afraid Layla would hate him being here.

"Gaara?..

Just when he takes steps away from the door, Layla's voice echoed behind him " .. He was surprised to see her open the door as standing between the doors.. " I thought you already slept. " His voice was low and gentle.

I heard someone footsteps outside my door" Layla explained. Watching the Gaara back, Layla wonder if Sayuri has leave

Sayuri is gonna stay here for a while.

Layla is surprised to hear it but she acts cool with that by smiling at him, ' That's good, then goodnight Gaara..

Goodnight too My-..

Gaara not yet finished his words Layla already slammed close the door , he knows she is not uncomfortable even though she faked her feelings in front of him.

After thinking hard about whether to go downstairs to have breakfast or not, Layla slowly climbed down the stairs as her heart beat faster as her eyes darted searching for a certain person.

ahaha, , I never thought this way. Misaka.It way too easy when you this way"

Layla could hear Misaka san and Sayuri voices from the living room, peering from the living Layla could see how Sayuri was already close to Misaka. Seeing Sayuri look so happy while serving Gaara they kinda look like a perfect couple together. If only she was out of their life maybe right now..

Layla?,..

Lost in thought, Layla can't hear Gaara call her name numerous times.. "Layla.. He called again.

Awoke from her deep thoughts, Layla was embarrassed when everyone paid attention to her. Oh, did you call me?She asked shyly.

Is there anyone here named Layla beside you.. Gaara says playful while won't stop smirk at her. 'Come here, I want to eat with you.. '' He pointed his finger at the empty seat beside him . Sayuri, seeing all, just stayed silent and took a seat far from Gaara.

I'm sorry Gaara, I'm not in the mood for breakfast .Layla gave an excuse.

Gaara sighed, " Layla, Please. His voice was shaky..

Unwilling Layla took an empty seat beside Gaara, She felt so embarrassed and guilty she felt like want to slap Gaara didn't he doesn't see his fiance here?! Her thoughts speaking.

It's good to see you again ,Layla.. Sayuri starts talking.

Cough.. Cough '..

Layla suddenly panicked when Sayuri started talking to her when she was gulping the water.. Are you okay, sweetie " Gaara quickly patted her back and wiped the excess water on her face..

Sayuri then stood up and brought the tissue more and gave it to Layla shyly. Layla took the tissue in her hand " Thank you. " Sayuri could faintly hear Layla thank her. Sayuri then sat back to her seat while watching her contract fiance tending and worried his lover.

I'm sorry for ruining the mood. ' Layla apologize..

It's okay, right Gaara? ..Sayuri asked the red haired man.

That's right, next time be careful ' ..He says while looking at Layla.

Layla could only let out a hopeless laugh when Gaara casually caresses her cheeks while Misaka and Sayuri look at them..

Come in, "

Sayuri opened the door and stepped inside his office, 'What wrong?.. She asked him while taking a seat across from him.

Meet her gazes, 'How much longer do you need to stay at my place?..

Maybe tomorrow I will be back.. ' Sayuri replied.. It seems he doesn't like her staying any longer inside his house.. 'Her thoughts. "Are I disturbing you guys?. Or make Layla uncomfortable with my presence? She added.

She never thinks like that about you. In fact she thinks she is bothering us '.. Gaara sighed . She felt too guilty even to show her face in front of you..

Say?, when did you guys meet and who is she?.. Sayuri asked as she anticipated.

They have a conversation while the time passes quickly, Sayuri always wondering what makes the Kazekage go crazy about her and who is she where she is from.

Gaara told her that Layla was actually a traveler and meeting her was a pure coincidence .

Aside from her name, age and where she is from, Gaara doesn't know anything about Layla..

Has she never told you anything? Sayuri suddenly piques interest in Layla .

Sha hasn't,.. Gaara suddenly realized he knew nothing about Layla.. Looking down at the floor, He felt like a fool.

What if?.. She is a sp-..

Don't ever say that about her " .. Sayuri words are cut off by his warning, making Sayuri shaking look at his cold glare. "I- I'm so.. Sorry.

It's better if you go back now it's getting darker.. " Sayuri felt so hurt when Gaara turned his back to her.. What could she do to make him open to her although they are just in a contract relationship wouldn't it hurt to warm up to her like he does to Layla.

On her way walking back to the mansion, Sayuri stopped at the grocery store before she went out to see Gaara. Earlier Misaka asked her to buy some ingredients on her way back..

Watching the people around the town, Sayuri paid attention to the familiar brown haired girl standing in front of ice cream shops and she looked like going out with someone seeing her smile happily like that Sayuri got curious with whom she goes out without Gaara knowing.

Unconditional Sayuri hides not too far from them and peering at Layla, Judging by the person built it looks like a man 'Are Gaara that generous to let his lover go out with a man? She says to herself. Although she stretched out her neck until she felt hurt Sayuri couldn't see the man's face.

Is there something that matters?Sayuri got surprised when there was someone's voice behind her.. Quickly she turned her head and saw a man with a weird costume while grinning at her.

Uhm, uh..

Are you looking at Layla?.. His questions shocked Sayuri.. " Ho-how do you know?!!.. She yelped. Are you a stalker?!!

Averting his gaze back at Layla, " Hey?!!, Layla.. "He shouted her name to make the girl look towards them.

Kankuro?Layla was looking at him puzzled while noticing the woman beside him.. Sayuri?..

Kenji suddenly tensed up when Sayuri's name was being mentioned, Peeking from the crowds Kenji could see Sayuri standing as watching them made him panicked.

It's time for me to -.. Layla had not yet finished her words when suddenly Kenji was nowhere to be found..

Where were you going? The paint man asked as walked with Sayuri.

With friends, " Layla replied as the smile never faded from her face.

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(creaking..).

Layla quickly opened her eyes wide when she heard the cracking sound from the door being open while the footsteps slowly walked to the bed .. Looking up at the clock hanging on the wall it was already midnight and Kankuro told Gaara won't go back home tonight because he was busy.

Then?, who

Her body started trembling with fear , She clutched the blanket very tightly as her heart beating felt like gonna burst anytime. Should she scream? Or run?..

(Clack).

Layla flinched when metal noise echoed in the room, " Hurriedly she flung the blanket at the person to make him/her distracted. By that time Layla quickly ran to the door.. "Where are you going?

In the blink of an eye, a big man stands in front of her looking down at her furiously, the blanket she throws to this person already on the floor turning her gaze back to the stranger man.. 'Wh-who are. you?She was so afraid until she was stuttering while backing back to her bed.

Without giving her the answer she wanted, The man instantly grabbed her neck with both of his hands as he choked her until she was in mid air.

Tears started welling up as her face slowly turned blue because of the lack of oxygen her mouth was widened and gasping for air but the man tightening his grips made it even harder to breathe.

Pl.. ease.. let. -me.. go ' Her feet dangle while her hands struggle to loosen his hands

Her vision started to blur , She only kept calling Gaara name in her heart calling him to save her . Every second was like hell to Layla. She felt gonna pass out soon or maybe death ..

If only you weren't here! Sayuri sama wouldn't suffer like that if you didn't take her happiness away. First you seduce Gaara sama and now you want to take her place!!..

Layla couldn't even understand what the man said as her eyes were half open as her strength slowly faded away, her hands plopping down . She doesn't have any strength to struggle

Suddenly she remembers when her first time meeting Gaara flashed into her mind, "I love you Gaara.. From the first time we met. ' She muttered before her eyes were closed. The last thing she heard before passing out was Gaara's voice calling her name..

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Beep, beep beep..

The Kazekage restlessly walks back and forward while waiting for a doctor check on Layla, while Sayuri just watches him from behind.. ' Gaara calm down,

She almost got killed. Do you expect me to calm down?!.. He shouted at Sayuri .

Flinched by his angry Sayuri shut her mouth, She is still traumatized by the scene she just saw earlier whoever that man is, he so pitiful died on Gaara hand he so mercilessly and don't even hesitate to kill whoever hurt Layla. "I think you should go wash your hands if Layla sees you like that. She won't like it. " her voice so gently spoke at Gaara

Realizing his hand is full of blood, Gaada quickly goes to the bathroom to clean his hand until there is no trace of blood or it smells.

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Layla felt like drifting into the dreams, a gray coloured ceiling, a medicine smell room and there was" beep beep beep" noise echoing in her ears.. Tilting her head to the side, Layla recalled the scene before she passed out although she was relieved she was still alive but ..

Are you awake?

Roll her eyes to the nurse watching her, Layla wants to speak but words can't come out of her mouth..

Oh, don't force to speak, the doctor said your vocal cords are swollen but it is not very severe. It will heal in a few weeks 'The nurse explained to her.

Layla!!,

The nurses were shocked when Gaara suddenly barged in when Layla, who was half naked right now, said , " Gaara sama, that won't do!!.. The nurse spoke.

His ear deaf at the nurse's words as he hugs Layla tightly, " Thank god, you're safe..

Gaara sama!!. The nurse was getting irritated at his behavior.

Sorry, but can you leave us alone for just a couple minutes?.. Sayuri who suddenly appeared by the door, asked nicely to nurse

The nurse sighed frustrated, after putting back Layla clothes and taking the basin full of water the nurse exited Layla room.

Gaara, next time don't do that! "

Layla, are you okay.. Is there any part of your body hurt?!!.. Gaara examined Layla's body as he ignored Sayuri words.

Anger built up inside Layla when she saw Gaara with Sayuri, watching them flare up her anger last night. Maybe it was Gaara and Sayuri planning to kill her..

Sweetie, hey what's wrong.. Gaara startled when Layla brushed off his hand while looking at him coldly.

Sweetie?

Le.a.vee, Her spoke broken..

Gaara is taken aback when Layla sees him differently, cold as ice, the ways she sends him a glare afraid Gaara most of all.. 'That is! Kazekage sama your time is up.. ' The nurse walked past Sayuri.

The nurse exited two of them while Gaara kept looking back at Layla .

What's up with her?Sayuri is scorned. "Are you okay Gaara?.. just when she was about to touch Gaara's shoulders.

Gaara giving a discontented look at her, "Don't touch me!

Sayuri flinched at his gazes, quickly she retreated her hand back..

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..to be continued.