Days 51..

I thought I already made myself clear Gaara dono. What part don't you understand?!! Koyuki says sarcastically towards the red haired man.

I understand my actions last night were inappropriate but I just want to see her'.. Gaara gave an excuse.

He was requested to have an audience with Koyuki when Kiryuu told him Layla had been proposed to, there was no way he let that happen.

Before Layla comes back please get out.. I don't want you to waver on her decision to get married. "I already found her a potential husband that will accept her-.. "Then, I will be asking for her hand in marriage.. Gaara cut her words.

Filled with her rage, Kouyuki slammed the paper on her hand to the floor.. ' There's no way I'll let her with you!!. Garu sent our guest out!.

Koyuki sama!!! Please.. Please let me be with her!! " Gaara screamed until his voice was hoarse but he was ignored while dragging out from the castle.

Kazekage sama, Please leave at once Koyuki sama is very angry at you, coming back after she cools down a little bit. " Garu says awkwardly.. 'I know you love our Layla sama very well..

Gaara never felt so helpless before, 'when the suitors came? " .. He asked the muscle man.. ' Maybe two days from today. ' He explained.

Layla pov..

If happiness ever after did exist, huh.. What bullshit! . There is no way she can do that no matter how much she loves Gaara they couldn't even be together..If that's the case she doesn't care with whom she ended up now. …

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One year later..

Feeling a little bit blues, before heading back Layla took a short stroll around the village she just arrived a few days ago. She is still travelling to the place she wants to go before she gets married. Koyuki gave her one years and after that she must be wed to the man Koyuki chose..

And now she just has four month left and she will use that time wisely.

Heading back to her inn, Layla opened her room and went towards the showering room. She want to freshen her body from the sticky sweats..

Walking out from the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body , her head feels so lightly when she cut her hair yesterday just above her shoulders. Drying her hair with the towel while thinking about what for dinner tonight Layla suddenly startled when there was someone knocking at the front door.. ' But who could be here at this time?'. Layla asked herself..

After putting clothes on quickly, Layla ran to the entrance door and when she opened it Kiryuu was the one knocking the door'… What the hell are you doing here?"..She unconsciously let out screams.

Shush!!.. Kiryuu comes and hurriedly closes Layla's mouth; he doesn't want to catch anyone's attention. Mhmm!!..mhmm!!.. Kiryuu could tell that she was angry at him for coming unannounced , 'Don't raise your voice.. he whispered closer to her ears..

Layla?!!.. Kiryuu suddenly got goosebumps when he saw a glint in her eyes .. 'Don't tell me?!..

The color of his face was drained out when Layla stomped on his foot really hard. He wanted to scream but gritted his teeth. Layla quickly bite his hand and makes him look more pathetic.. 'Hmph!!. That's what you get!.' She shrugged off.

That hurts Layla.. He whined..

Stop acting like a kid and help me cook some dinner. ' Kiryu's face turned brightened as he hurriedly followed Layla inside..

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Kiryuu found Layla outside the balcony , 'Is the night sky clear?..

His sudden appearance made Layla startled , 'Yes the stars look so pretty'.. Layla replied without averting her gaze. She could see Kiryuu standing beside her with the corner of her eyes, How is everything back in the snow village?"..

It's okay, there are some problems but this almighty Kiryuu sama already fixed it '..

Kiryuu is embarrassed when Layla suddenly laughs at him .. 'what so funny?!

Well, he kinda remembers her with Kankuro.. she wondered how he was doing right now back in the Sunagakure village, the only one she could say friends..

Layla?!.. '

She awakens from her deep thoughts as Kiryuu waves his hand in front of her face.. 'What are you thinking of it?!..

Brushing her thoughts by laughing at it, Layla just says nothing and back gaze at the star..

Have you ever heard that Kazekage will get married soon?..

What?' Layla tilting her head at Kiryuu, really?..

Smirk showed on his face, 'Why?. you surprised?.

No.. She quickly denied it.

Poking her shoulders, ' just tell me the truth it won't hurt you.. He tries to pester her.. " Stop it!! His happiness doesn't matter to me any more. .. ' Layla couldn't hold her anger and walked back inside the house.

Why you weren't admitted to it, that the fact you actually hate it and you want to be with him! ' Kiryuu raised his voice higher to make Layla stopped taking another step.. ' Deep down in your heart, you hate to see him with someone ' he added..

Gripping tightly trying to hold rage inside of her , 'Just when she was about to take another step Kiryyu was holding onto her wrist. ' Don't be too cocky!.. Kiryuu!.. let me go'.. she sounds so threatening.

'".. stop being strong Layla.. you're being a coward!...

Faster than blink of the eyes, Kiryuu eyes widened as his right cheeks were slapped and bathed in red.. 'rolls his eyes to her , Regret filled his heart as he saw tears streaming down to her cheeks'.. La-..

I admitted I was a coward, I admitted I hate to see him with other women . but what can I do?.' ' walking to him slowly and resting her head on his chest .. ' Tell me?!..I love him, but I can't give him an heir because I'm..

Im' sorry!!.. I said too much!. Quickly Kiryuu cut her words by hugging her so tightly. ' Please forgive me..

Her eyes dead as fish , as she pushed him away, without replying she walked back into the apartment..

Punching his face, Kiryuu felt so sorry for bringing that topic back. A long sighed escape from his mouth as he too came inside the house.

(Sunagakure village)

Lingering his fingers every inch on the room to check if there was no dust on it, Gaara sat down on the bed that Layla used to lay .. He still makes the housekeeper clean her room .. Her things still untouched and being kept securely ... he didn't want someone touching her things without his permission ..

Only three months to go, after that he will keep Layla secure on his side .. and no one can take her away from her anymore and his night will not be lonely anymore..

Looking up at the clock on the wall, it already showed 11 clock at night and he needed to travel back to snow country to discuss the wedding tomorrow.

Get up from the bed and make his way out from her room.. Gaara proceeded back to his room to get some rest before tomorrow came..

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So Layla still doesn't know about this matter?

Yeah, Right now Kiryuu goes to her place to see her. 'Koyuki explained to Gaara.

Although she doesn't want Gaara to be Layla's suitor, suspiciously all the suitors withdraw without having any make sense excuse.. Staring at Kazekage, Koyuki suspected him to be suspect of this all accident but she doesn't have any proof.

Why would you go to such lengths to marry Layla?..

Her question threw Gaara off guard., " wasn't you wanting more power because she was a hime and you wanted to use her for your own life.

I don't want wealth nor power, I want to make her become my wife because I sincerely love her with all my might. " He said without hesitation.

Although she doesn't can't produce an heir?I don't know if Layla ever told you this but..

I can freely adopt any kids for my heir, so it wasn't the problem at all. Gaara cut her words, he was ready to answer all Koyuki questions today if it made her satisfied.

I met Layla two years ago, maybe for people's eyes it was just a coincidence but for me it was like God had sent her to me. I know I couldn't convince you now but I love Layla..

Koyuki couldn't find the words to reply to his determination. If you ever hurt her I will not hesitate to bring her back!! "Koyuki threatens him, as her sharp gaze doesn't avert from Gaara.

Garu, give the Kazekage hospitality while he here I'm gonna leave'..

Gaara took a breath of relief when Koyuki left, unloose his shirt he felt choked with her intimidating aura. 'finally

Ahaha', Gaara sama are you alright? Matsuri laughed at him.

That drained my energy. Gaara replied blankly.

Koyuki was so stern when it involved Layla sama, hope you understand.. " Garu interrupted.. " Hmm, Matsuri rolls her eyes up and puts her hand on her chin. I never had a chance to get to see this Layla sama..

She lives in sunagakure while you are on a mission . It is not weird if you don't ever see her at all. " Gaara replied calmly.

According to Maki senpai, Layla sama was an unspeakably beautiful lady.. I can't wait to see her. ,

Matsuri noticed there was a faint smile on Gaara's face , " I can't wait too.. ' He says softly...

Should we go take a tour inside the town? Kazekage sama.. " Matsuri asked.. 'It is better to head back to Sunagakure at once. "

Disappointed show on her face, ' Okay"..

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..to be continued