Side story 5..

Final Days.

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Her eyes slowly open while the shine blinding her eyes as Layla slowly opened her eyes and saw a ceiling. She doesn't know that when she fell asleep last night while she kept waiting for Gaara to return. Turning her face to the right, Layla was surprised to see Gaara fast asleep on her side . Quickly she got up and rubbed her eyes.. Slowly she climbed up on top of him and shook him. " Gaara!! She called him.

His forehead slightly wrinkled as he felt his body being shaken and heavy.

Gaara woke up!!..

Sweetie, it is still early in the morning. Let's sleep some more. I 'm tired.. " He mumbles while his eyes still close , he knows Layla was on top of him.

Wake up now Gaara! Where were you going yesterday?! She continued to ask..

Sweetie good morning, " Gaara says as soon he opens his eyes , He better woke than being crushed by his wife"

Her face puffy while her forehead creased, " Did something bad happen again yesterday?..

Hmmm, " Gaara's hand rested on her waist as he got up. "

No, I miss you. He changed the topic and kissed her jawline.

Is that true? I was scared when suddenly you went missing and the guard kept guarding me all day long. " Layla let out her emotions.

There was nothing you worried sweetie, everything was okay, nothing could hurt you.. " Gaara mumbles against Layla's fair skin and makes Layla let out a moan.

Her face blushed by Gaara's actions early in the morning , His hand roamed on her thighs and he was so good at kissing.

He looks properly if there are tiny scratches on Layla's body, thankful she doesn't have any. If not he will go crazy again , maybe he will go directly to Azai and give him a real beating..

Ga..

Or not, he is gonna kill him for real if he bothers them again.

Hey Gaara?

There you go zoned out by yourself. " Just when Layla stood up Gaara held her hand to stop her. Where are you going?! His face crumpled when Layla left him.

Take a bath?.. Is there something that matters? Layla replied nonchalantly ..

Gaara sighed, " Let's spend time alone right now, I miss you madly.

Although you said that, you were the one that always left me. " She weighed her down on Gaara's lap . She put her hand on Gaara's chest to give them some space… " But I don't blame you because I know that it's your duty..

Reached beneath the pillow Layla took out the handkerchief she planned to give Gaara, " I know this is not enough but I want you to have this " ..

Reached to her hand and took the handkerchief with a smile plastered on Gaara's face , 'No this is enough ' He hides his smile behind the handkerchief he kisses.

Gaara sama Layla sama, are you already up? " .. Koyuki sama ordered both of you to join her for breakfast this morning.. " Mei Mei spoke outside the room. "

Alright tell Koyuki nee sama just give us a few minutes.. " Layla replied as she stood up.. Okay Layla, " Mei Mei leaves and goes back to tell Koyuki.

Let go we should get ready Gaara " She reached out her hand to him.

Take her hand. Gaara stood just when she pulled him to the bathroom Gaara pulled her into him instead of making her fall into his bare chest " .. Should we play a game?..

Layla has a feeling this will not be good when Gaara smiles like that at her " Don't try anything funny Gaara ' .. She threatened him instead Gaara just showing a big grin at her..

Lower his body as his face close to her ear" If you lose this game you must obey all of my rules.. ' He whispered seductively to make her skin crawl.

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Ga.. Gaara, I-..

Shuush sweetie I'm trying to get this on right place, " His voice low but deep , His fingers full of aphrodisiac lotion (ath : well i didn't done a research if there really are this kind of lotion but just pretend there was a aphrodisiac lotion)

Gaara, it-.. cold" .. Layla barely spoke a word as she kept shut her eyes tight and bit her lower lips while tugging Gaara shirt.

His fingers kept poking her entrance to make her go wet.. Patience sweetie I'm almost done " ..

Aah.! Moan escaped from her mouth as Gaara shoved his fingers inside her and put the cold lotion on her walls.. "mhnm.. Hmm ah Gaara! .. This was too cold'..

Seeing you just came even though only my finger went inside the aphrodisiac working well. "

Layla's knees went weak and fell to the tatami floor. Ah! aah ahh Ga. I . . I can't.. Ga

Layla sama, are you ready? Koyuki sama has been waiting for you..

Layla's eyes widened when Mei mei in front of their room, " let's go sweetie we can't possibly let them wait right?.. She can't possibly go out like this .. She couldn't hold the simulation very well.

Lay?..

Sweetie stands up " .. He tries to help her up by holding her shoulders instead of the moaning coming out from her mouth..

Layla sama are you okay? "Can I come in? .. " Mei mei panicked when she heard a weird sound inside the room as she was trying to break in..

Gaa.. ra I think I couldn't!.. " Layla says between her breath as kept her legs closed.

Smirk shows on his face , turning his back to her while walking closer to the door but he doesn't open it. " Tell Koyuki sama Layla felt under the weather and won't be having breakfast..

If that is so, then shall I bring the doctor? " Mei mei replied from outside

There is no need for Mei, .. I'm.. I just. ' her mouth felt so dry as her heartbeat thumped so fast.

Could you just bring our breakfast here? .. She just needs some rest, that's all" .. Gaara calmly explained. O.. Okay..

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"You know sometimes I always think,'' What if I ever had my own child? Maybe that was the happiest day of my life. "

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"Gaara sama needs his heir Layla sama, We need his child that carries his blood wouldn't you pursue him to have another woman beside you? "

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" I'm sorry Layla sama but we already checked your condition. It is still impossible to carry a baby .. ""Although you insist on doing it anyway we must ask for Gaara sama permission but I doubt he will agree seeing the treatment will be too much for you.

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"Gaara sama will always love you even though you couldn't give birth to his heir, so don't worry too much Layla "..

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"Doctor?! How my daughter conditioned why she didn't wake up again. "What do you mean she couldn't possibly get pregnant in the future?! My daughter was perfectly fine..

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A different scene flashed in front of her , different people but the same thinking but the ones that most breaking her heart were his husband's wishes ..

Was she the wrong one? Why she doesn't like other women that are perfectly healthy and could bear the child of their husband, she too wishes to hold her baby's little hand.

Curled up to her knees, Layla crying alone in the dark place without anyone by her side while watching the scene change.

" Her heart breaks to pieces as the scene in front shows Gaara holding a boy's hand while a woman is there with them.. And sadly that woman is not her but someone else..

Layla!!!..

The voice that used to call my name is no longer mine.. Slowly the water sunked my feet and slowly my body leaving me drowning by my sadness..

Layla! Wake up!!..

Instantly layla opened her eyes and met his gaze towards her " Why are you crying in your sleep?.. His warm hand brushed the tears away from her cheeks his face were sad

So that was a dream?.. I asked to myself loudly

Wh.. What are you talking about? Are you okay?.. He is on the verge of breaking..

Could you hug me?..

Gaara wrapped his arm around her as he patted her back softly, " You're scaring me . What's wrong sweetie ..

Resting comfortably on his chest Layla hugged him back, " I had a bad dream.. She says softly as her body feels so heavy..

It's just a dream, don't be afraid I'll be here..

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After she wake earlier Gaara found her acting weird, he understands she tired after they having sex earlier but she not saying anything and dozed off..

Layla, are you not gonna finished your food?.. Koyuki broke Gaara from his thoughts.

Gaara turned his head to his wife, she already put down the chopsticks " Are you done already? He asked her ..

I'm not that hungry, ' She replied weakly .. Koyuki nee sama could I retreat to my room?..

Oh. You can but are you okay you seem not yourself today?.. Koyuki is concerned about her.

I'm okay, it 's just that I didn't have any appetite. She says as turned her gaze to Gaara.. " Don't worry about me and finish your meal.. " She said before leaving three of them wondering.

Is she really okay Gaara?..

I don't know But I will try to ask her.. "Gaara replied while putting down the chopsticks although his food still had many. " I had to excuse myself first, Koyuki sama.

Nodding at the man, Koyuki wondered what could be the problem for Layla, acting like she wanted to ask them to stay for a few days because she planned to formally introduce Gaara to their family but it seems there was a problem between them.

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Sweetie, there is something I want to a.. - Gaara was shocked when Layla was not inside their room but he had an idea where she could be hurriedly walking to the small house where she always spent.

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There you are!..

Slightly surprised by his voice, Layla turned her head to behind and saw Gaara come to her " Wha..

Fell on his knees he examined Layla face closer until their face just an inch away " .. Did I get too rough with you earlier? ..

Layla was so awestruck by his reasoning, " No, that's not it.. She averted her eyes.

Then why for you acting like this? .. His face was so tense.

First could you sit here?, " Layla pointed to the empty seat beside her and of course Gaara followed by sitting next to her..

" Before we went here I had a consultation from my doctor.. ' She started talking while resting her head on his shoulder..

Wrapped his left hand to her waist while the other holding her hand Gaara silently listened to her story.. "I want your permission to go to the treatment for my infertility issues..

His eyes widened when Layla brought back the topic " Sweetie how ma-.. Stop it Gaara!!, " She yelled at him .. Let me finish..

Bite his lower lips Gaara couldn't stop her.. " I know you will be against it and if you are really that stubborn, I already gave my consent to let you marry another woman. " Her tears started falling as she spoke.

Where is this bullshit coming from Layla?! I thought I already made myself clear to you that I won't marry another woman.. " His voice is getting higher ..

' Is that baby important to you until you are willing to give up for your husband?!.

No, Gaara that not what I

Enough!I am okay even though you did not give my heir. What is so important about that?! Did this idea come from the elders..

Did they threaten you! .. Blinded by the rage, Gaara grips her shoulder roughly .

Your hurting me stop" She whined in pain while she tried to hold back her crying.

No! You are the one that hurt me! ..

Layla deadpanned when Gaara suddenly yelled at her , hick!! hick!!

The crying she was held she let out when Gaara yelled at her it made her break..

Sweetie.. Sweetie I'm sorry I didn't mean to yell at you like that "The rage deep inside of him washed aways when Layla burst out crying..

Quickly he wipes her tears with the handkerchief she gave him, " Sorry, I don't supposed to yell at you like that " .. He said softly as he turned to composed after being aggressive.

No I was wrong.. " She brushed him off and left the small house leaving Gaara alone. Scratch his hair, " Gaara let out a long sigh while watching her back leave.. " This is gonna be a long night..

Did you guys get in the fight again?.. Shocked by Kiryuu,

" Since when you were here.. " Gaara asked as his eyes followed Kiryuu.

I just arrived .What wrong Gaara, I see Layla in tears right now" ..

A heavy sigh escaped from his mouth, " Layla.. I didn't mean to scare her like that, it was all my fault Kiryuu.. " His sound is so pitiful as his expression goes down.

I know you, You couldn't even scare her or get angry at her without a reason..

It does not change the fact that I made her that way..It seems many people have stuck their nose into my relationship with my wife.

" I thought married life was a flower path but actually it was a storm that we didn't know when it came, " Kiryuu put his hand on top of Gaara 's shoulders.. " Tomorrow Koyuki jou sama planned to introduce you to the elders and had a party afterwards so she wants you to stay for a few days. Maybe this is your chance to mend things with Layla?

" I will consider it, I can't possibly let Kankuro take my duties that long but thanks for asking..

Gaara continued to look at the sky when Kiryuu left him alone. He wanted to cuddle with his wife but he knew his wife needed some space and him too.. He loved her but at the same time he didn't understand her,..

The next morning…

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Layla sama? Are you awake already? We're sorry to bother you but you need to get ready.. " Mei mei spoke while opening the door wide as the lady's behind her came inside.

Hurmm.. It is still early Mei mei chan I am sleepy. " Layla yawning.

Today was a big day, so please wake up already.. " Mei mei struggle to pull Layla out from her futon Slowly open her eyes Layla is still in her world "What occasion? She wondered why there was so much attendance getting her ready.

Koyuki sama wants to formally introduce Gaara sama to the elders and people here. " Mei mei explained while dragging Layla to the bathroom. '' First I will help Layla sama bathe . In the meantime you girl can clean this room and help me get Layla ready. " Mei mei order to her co workers..

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Ah!!! I knew it Layla sama look extra beautiful when she wear red, just look at that " Layla attendance was so awestruck looking at her

But I felt like I stand out too much in this color.. " She was worried as keep looking in the mirror.

A red garb kimono with a little flower pattern at the end of the fabric, as the teal color obi wrapped around her waist and Mei mei tied up to a large knot to secure it ..

In addition Mei mei tied a long cord to the obi in order to keep it in place and lastly she wore long dark brown hoari on the outer to finish the garments..

As for her hair , They make long braids and make it a bun and secure it by the pin, they slide her bangs to the left and lastly they added a hair ornaments flower pin on the side right head. For her makeup Layla tells them to make it as natural as they can .

It's okay because the stars today were Layla sama and Gaara sama.. Is that right girls? ..

Layla just smiles when the girls quickly agree with Mei mei, " Talking about Gaara, I had not seen him?..

Oh, Gaara sama getting ready in another room the male attendant was helping him. " Mei mei says as she continues to clean the mess they did earlier.. " He says he will come here as soon as he is ready..

Layla just humming at Mei mei explanation , She took a breather before Gaara arrived later..

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This was awkward, after she acted like that last night Layla couldn't see Gaara in the eyes.. " .. He looks so stunning and handsome today with his new look. In his yukata matching with her, as his parted haired now he brushed to the back revealing his features more..

Layla tense up and his footsteps slowly come towards her " You look so beautiful today " . He complimented her and made Layla skip a beat.

His hand lifted her face up so he could look even more " I'm so sorry about last night sweetie, " He went to kiss her on the lips but stopped midway because he was afraid to ruin her makeup.

Brushing off his hand from her, Layla tries calm " The guests are waiting, we should go..

We should go together. Hurriedly Gaara grabbed her hand and held it tightly, " Shall we go then? He looked at her.

Layla just nodded at him and held his hand back.. .. .

Arriving at the main hall, There were plenty of guests. All the important families came to celebrate and welcome Gaara.. "Wow, I didn't expect there to be so many people here.. " He says as his gaze fixed on the scene in front of him.

Takes her hand off him, " We should greet them." .. She says coldly without looking at him.

Gaara?!! Layla?!! Here" .. Kiryuu waved to two of them..

" where Koyuki nee sama Kiryuu?.. Layla asks as soon she is with him while Gaara behind her. She will be here later, " Kiryuu casually replied.

Oh my god!!!!Is that you, Layla?.. A voice sound so excited echoed inside the hall..

All three them unison turned their attention at the voice, " Layla girl friend when she just enter the castle greeted her " Smile pasted on her gloomy face " Is that you Nia? and Mia .. " A two siblings that she spent time with..

The energetic looking one was Nia and the quiet younger sister was Mia, " It's been so long ' She says as get closer to them..

Who is that? Gaara whispered to Kiryuu quietly..

" Oh they're Layla playmates from important families that come today,'' Kiryuu explained.

Layla should we go over there and catch up with the other girls who have been waiting for you too? " Nia linked their arms together and pulled Layla to follow her.

Wait.. Nia.. " There is no need to wait any longer, there are so many things I want to ask you.. " Nia cut Layla's words as she pulled her away.

How dare she pull my wife like that".

Wait… wait!! What are you doing Gaara! " Kiryuu stops Gaara from following them.. " Layla.. She. Just chill Gaara, they won't do anything bad to her " ..

There you Gaara, let me introduce you to ..-.. Gaara just sighs as his expression goes down, quickly he relaxed his face when Koyuki came with other elders.. He just needs to put up with this and after he finishes he is gonna take Layla from them.

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Whoa who never thought that our hime married such a perfect man like Kazekage right?... ' Nia, the loudest of the four of them, started to speak.

Chotto nee sama, not so loud " Mia softly sat beside Nia. Everyone in the town was surprised when they heard you back with your husband, " .. Liana, the closest friend Layla added..

Enough talking about me, how are you guys here? I heard Mia is married to Iidan. Is that true? Layla deliberately changed the topic..

The sweet Mia blushed so hard at Layla's question " .. Ye.. ah.. " Mia muttered softly.

Ahahaha, you are the same as always, still so timid, " Layla said while a smile etched on her face. She was so happy to spend time with her old friend.

This kid is really shy, you don't see when she got married she almost fainted " .. Nia teases make Layla and Liana laugh.

Speaking of Iidan, Is he okay now? I heard from my husband that he was badly injured.. Liana asked to Mia

Mia face turned to gloomy as she thinking how bad his husband condition when she found out " He doing ne, just resting at home the truth is I having a second thought coming here but he said it was okay.. "..

Nia and Liana were looking at each other when Mia sounded so sad,

" But how can he be injured? What mission is he doing? " .Layla's question makes three of them flinch. They can't tell Layla about that night because it was supposed to be top secret.

" Ahahaha, Iidan just being careless that's all.. " Nia quickly tells a fake story to convince Layla.

Oh is that so?.. I hope Iidan will recover soon.. " Layla wished as she held Nia's hand dearly..

Thank you Layla, although all these years you are still the same.. " Liana , Nia and Mia are happy for her… "

Is that your husband? " I thought he was gonna kill me with that sharp glare he was watching us. " .. Liana says while Layla turns her sight to where Liana sees..

What the hell is he doing! He's gonna scare my friend " Layla says in her mind as quickly pretended she didn't see him..

We're sorry for disturbing but the snacks are here. Should we serve them Layla sama?. "

Ah, yes " Layla replied simply as her eyes stole a glance at her husband. "

" The girls start to drink the tea and eat the cakes that were served to them , " Layla?.. Did your husband do well in bed?!

Nia questions her sudden make Layla almost choked by her drinks ". Are you okay Layla? " Liana quickly patted her back..

Layla's face was beat red.. " Nia!! , what kind of question is that ..

Mia, who was shy too at her sister, blurted, " Of course we gonna ask you that.. Is that right Liana? Nia joins Liana on this. Well as much I hate to ask but I want to know as well" .. Liana confesses.

Averting her eyes from their gaze, " Well.. He's pretty good. " Layla felt like dying from embarrassment when said that.

Kyaaa.. Nia and Liana were too over reacted at her answer while Mia shyly heard her answer. " Of course he was, just look at those muscles he had although he was wearing the clothes " .. Nia spoke while chewing her food.

That's right, he didn't compare to my scrawny husband.. He didn't even exercise instead kept locking himself in the study room " .. Liana added.. " Layla was so lucky to have a husband like that " .. Mia and Liana said their thoughts loudly..

You guys really don't change at all " Layla laughed at her friends' behaviour as three of them started laughing as well..

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"I'm sorry Layla, I have to go. I 'm worried about my husband at home., " .. "

Me too Layla, My husband keeps calling for me " .. "

It's good to see you again Layla, maybe next time we shall meet again? "..

It was so lonely without her friends. Layla felt so lonely, Mia left and Nia and Liana were with their husband and now it's just her alone staring at the space " ..

I wonder if Gaara is still busy meeting the elders " .. " Her searching for a certain person but his silhouette couldn't be seen anywhere.

I'm so bored " ..her eyes kept close when the drowsy kicked in .. Hmmm" .. In a sec Layla was sleeping in the midst of the celebration..

What is she even thinking about sleeping outdoors while there are many people around here " Gaara who just came back from the hall hurriedly looking for her. He carefully sat beside her after wrapping her body with the hoari he was wearing and tilted her head to rest on his shoulder comfortably. Silently watching her face, " You sure had a happy time today" .. " But why do I feel jealous when you laugh like that to others but not me..

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