Day 43..

Layla has never been this awkward more than this, Temari invited her to join them for dinner.. And Gaara let her do that and here she now sitting with Sabaku siblings

Gaata instructed her to sit beside him, which she did, taking an empty chair she sat down on.

Temari was so happy to see how calm they are now like they used to be on Konoha acting lovey dovey in front of them back then.

Temari and Shikamaru will be back tomorrow, so she wants to throw a party before they come back.

Surprisingly, Kankuro brought someone special to join them as well. He introduced Sara to Temari, they had been in a relationship not too long ago. . That was great news while Shikamaru and her got something special for both of his brothers too.

She was looking at her husband, Shikamaru then nodded telling her it was the time.. " Hey, guys i got something to say" Temari spoke, Make all their attention to her.

Actually, there was another reason why I'd back.. Taking a deep breath she was so nervous.. " I'm pregnant..

Kankuro and Gaara seem like they were struck by lightning, Laughing at her brother's reaction it was worth telling them in the last minutes.. " For sure, ..Kankuro still couldn't believe..

Congratulations Temari, Layla said while smiling at her ,deep in her heart was jealous of her..

Thank you, Layla.. ' Temari holding Layla's hand..

While Shikamaru was beside her, was so happy at Temari family reaction.. " Don't make my sister suffer, Shikamaru!! " Kankuro threatened him while pointing a knife at him..

Of course, I wouldn't, "Shikamaru replied in a sec. Temari was blushing so hard at his confession..

Everyone laughed at Kankuro when he babbled saying he couldn't wait to get a niece. While Gaara just smiled slightly, looking at their family, they had a good time. His gaze turned to Layla who was just silent.

Then, after this Gaara sama and Sayuri sama will be next right.. "

All except Sara startled at her words .Nudge Sara shoulders, Kankuro told her to stop talking " Did I say something wrong?.. Sara casually said it made everyone more awkward.

Layla tried to ignore the Sara sharp gaze that fell on her as she just focused on her food.. " I meant Gaara sama Sayuri sama will be wed soon right? Sara deliberately says that to hurt Layla.

Temari , Kankuro and Shikamru could see Gaara's expression becoming darker', Sara! , stop talking about that ,you see we're having dinner. Kankuro's voice is shaky and low when he whispers at his girlfriend.

Isn't I right?! Why did you tell me to stop .. This woman doesn't know her place.. Sara points her finger at Layla. 'Enough with this bullshit.. ' Gaara patience is going to limit.. No one can badmouth Layla . Sara flinched, Their tense up when Gaara slammed down the chopsticks to the table.

His cold gaze sent a chill down to their spine, especially Sara she was terrifying

Gaara, enough . We are here to congratulate Temari san aren't we ." Layla interrupted as holding his wrist tried to calm him down .. Layla doesn't want the situation to get worse.

Kankuro let you girl leave right now, or else. " Gaara is threatening him.

Quickly Kankuro pulled Sara up from the seat , ' I'm sorry, Gaara Layla. Kankuro apologized before hurriedly leaving the house.

I'm sorry Temari san, Shikamaru san Gaara made a ruckus earlier ' Layla apologized to the couple.

Why is that my fault!! She started it.. Gaara denies it. " Then who loses his composure and fights a woman?.. Layla teases the red haired man and to that Gaara doesn't know what to reply. He was defeated..

Temari and Shikamaru laughed seeing Layla making fun of Gaara. " I didn't know someone could tame the almighty Gaara sama. Shikamaru teases and Temari agrees.

" That is what makes Layla special to me." A blush crept on her face when Gaara casually touched her cheeks while complimenting her.

Ahahahah, " That's good. Temari laughed.

Four of them spend the night chatting to each other, as Gaara keeps holding her hand under the table..

After the family gathering, Gaara and Layla walk upstairs while Temari and Shikamaru already go back to their room..

Goodnight Gaara, " Layla says before she could walk to Gaara room, Gaara gently grabs her hand .

Surprisingly she didn't resist as she usually did, " The night is still young, can we have a talk?.. He tries to pursue her..

Nodding at him, They went to the park just ahead of Gaara house.. Take off his outer jacket and wrap it around Layla shoulders . The night in sunagakure was cold and she was only wearing pajamas. He was afraid she was gonna catch a cold.. Which just leaves him with a long sleeve shirt underneath it..

"I'm sorry,..

His face went blank when he heard Layla apologize to him, , While his knees on the ground , he put his hand on her lap as he looked up at her. There was nothing to apologize for, everything that happened was my fault.. I'm supposed to apologize to you.. " He wipes her tears away from her face.

Im.. Just afraid.. I don't know what to do.. She can't hold her tears when she looks into his eyes.

Touching both her cheeks, Gaara his heart hurts seeing her breaking like this.. " Hey, .. I wouldn't ever hurt you.. I swear on my pride as kazekage I don't ever think of hurting you. . I love you so much..

Tilting her face to feel more his hand warmth, Layla touched the tattoo on his forehead.. " But ..

Gaara cut her words by crashed his lips onto her, beneath the moon as Gaara deepen their kiss, Layla put her hand on Gaara chest as he pull her closer to him when she kisses his back

. Love me Layla, please I can't live without your love.. He says after he breaks the kiss and gasps for air.

I-..

It's gotten cold here, shouldn't we go inside back.. " He offered his hand to her and she reached for his hand.. They walk while holding each other's hands ..

If you need anything just call Maki, " He said to Layla when they arrived at his room.. I got something to do ,about your answer. I will listen to it when I get back. "Gaara says while looking into her ember-colored eyes.

"Okay.. She simply replied.. Layla was watching Gaara walk out from the room and then collapse on the bed from exhaustion..

She doesn't know if this was right but,

Layla couldn't find a better words to describe her feelings right now, Her mind full with stupid things she even not sure she just let her emotions control her earlier..

(Gaara pov.. )

Just when he was about to hear her answer, he sensed his anbu lurking in the shadows.. Closing the door, Gaara walked to downstairs where he waited

I'm sorry if I am disturbing you, Gaara sama ' .. The man apologized..

Did something happen, " Gaara asked the masked man. He never disturbs him if it isn't for an emergency only.

" Sayuri sama was found severely injured in her house last night.. Luckily her condition is not life threatening.. "

Gaara sighed, took a seat on the couch and closed his face. " Where is her father right now?!.. His voice rose , but he kept down and didn't want Layla to hear.

He is still in the town, " Anbu tell

Sayuri walked down the stairs slowly, upon hearing someone knocking the door in the middle of night Sayuri could help but get scared..

Who is it?.. She asked in front of the door..

It's me, Gaara, he answered outside .

Quickly Sayuri opened the door and couldn't believe Kazekage was standing in front of the door.. " Gaara.. She called his name.. What were you doing here?" .. She asked while back off a little enough to let him come inside her house.

Sayuri told him to sit at the couch while she made a drink for him even though he says it was fine, ",Watching her head wrapped by bandages, her complexion really so pale and the red bruise on her cheeks showing she was slapped by her father.. Make Gaara regret it action yesterday, Because of him his father release his stress at her..

Im okay, really " She says , her mouth slightly moved up and smiles at him.. Put the beverage on the table Sayuri sat on the couch beside Gaara..

" This was nothing..

You kno--...

Gaara sama, why didn't you tell me you came here? " Kantarou suddenly came and interrupted Gaara. His spy must tell him that he was here.. Gaara then stood up from his seat and walk to Sayuri

My fiance got injured, of course I want to look at her, " Gaara calmly replied.. I must say, my heart broke when I saw her like this.. I wonder who make her like this " He putting an act

Sayuri's face went blush when Gaara suddenly touched her face softly , her heart was beating faster.. While his gaze fixed on her.

Hehehe, Why would I know Gaara sama? Sayuri was so clumsy, maybe she tripped and fell on her head. "He explained while staring at his daughter.. Isn't that right, Sayuri?

Laughing nervously, Sayuri nodded, afraid of his father's gaze towards her when Gaara did not see, "Is that so, He put down his hands from her. "Tomorrow I want her to check thoroughly, I will send the doctor to check you..

He plastered smile on his face at her to convincing Kantarou even more, as that drunk old man smirk feeling satisfied at their relationship

"Sayuri then excuses herself to escape from the awkward situation, but Gaara volunteers to carry her all the way to her room.. Which makes the smirk on her father's face even brighter.

" Uhmm, Gaara sama.. I can walk by myself, " Sayuri said quietly when they were not in his father's sights.

It 's okay, He simply replied. Gaara doesn't know how fast her heart beats. Other than Kenji, no men ever carry her..

Laying her at the bed, Sayuri's heart seem can't calm down right now.. " Thank you.. " She says honestly..

You are still my fiance and I already promise to make sure you're safe , so don't be thankful..

Her whole face lit up when Gaara still remembered they're deal, " She then watched as he walked out from her room.. Finally she felt breathing again.. She always feels suffocated being with him..

You must thank me, if it was not me Gaara wouldn't look out at your face.. "

His father came after sending Gaara out, " well, I'm sure he did that just to act in front of me.. ' Hissed his mouth Kantarou still remembers yesterday's situation.. Don't forget Sayuri, you were nothing to him.. He's gonna throw you aside after got bored playing with you..

Gaara sama not like you, " Sayuri said back at him..

Vein popped on his forehead , " You bitch!! " .. Sayuri braces herself when Kankuro throws a vase at her thankfully it doesn't hit her.. " Your life will be just like your mother just open your legs wide to any man! A whor*.

Mother wasn't a woman like that, you hurt her until she killed herself, you're the one betraying mother's faith in you and aren't you don't feel guilty for doing like this to me? " She shouted at the top of her lungs at Kantarou while her tears kept falling down.

Scoffed at her question, Kantarou laughed like a mad man before speaking .. " You're not daughter of mine!!. I just raised you for my own benefits because you were that whore daughter!!.

Just thankful I'm still feeding you. If not ,you already living on the streets where you and you whore mother belongs to

Leaving Sayuri, Kantarou walked drunk back to his room.

Now Sayuri was determined to make her father suffer and she won't turn back.. " Then don't blame me for betraying you, Father!.

She got nothing to lose, even if that will dirty her hand for betrayed her own father

..to be continued