Chapter Seven: S-Sakura..?

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My brows furrowed.

"She?"

But before anyone could answer me, the doors opened...

My whole body tensed.

Are my eyes playing tricks on me again??

Is this some kind of genjutsu or what?!

"You have no right to stare at me like that, young man."

My heart immediately beated abnormally faster when the woman who looks EXACTLY like Sakura spoke. Her voice.. I can't be wrong. This isn't an illusion, nor is it a dream.

Because standing here in front of me now, is none other than my wife.

Sakura Haruno.

Just then, my feet moved on its own. Tears are now welling up in my eyes. "Sakura!" And without any hesitation, I hugged her. I hugged the woman who stole my heart. My life. My insanity..

"Sakura..I missed you.."

I tighten my hold on her and let my tears flow down my cheeks. I don't care if I look like an idiot. I don't care if there are criminals watching. All I care about, is Sakura.. Oh how I missed her scent; Her soft and silky pink hair..who amI kidding? I missed everything about her!

And now that she finally came back to me, I'm not letting her go.

"Sakura, I lo---"

"GET OFF OF ME YOU PERVERT!"

I was beyond shocked by what she yelled. Moments later, I found myself sitting on the cold cemented flooring. She pushed me away. My eyes were still wide when she placed a sword near my neck.

I looked at her eyes.

My heart ached when I saw them. Hey dark forest green eyes, held no emotion. So Empty.. so cold.

What happened to her? She's acting as if we haven't known each other since childhood! My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. This is insane. Maybe, she's just playing with me..

Slowly, I stood up and smiled weakly at her. "Ha-ha-ha.. you got me there, honey! Now, enough with these games. Our little one is waiting for us back at the palace." I said, in attempt to lighten up the mood.

But to my surprise, she glared at me and snorted. "Tsk. I assure you, your highness, this isn't a foolish game as you assume this situation to be. Now, Akasuna-san,"

She averted her eyes to the knight who was smirking beside me.

"What is it, ma'am?"

I inwardly growled when I heard his tone. Is he flirting with her?! The moment I get my hands on him, I kill that basta---

"Lock him up in the chamber."

My breathe hitched as I immediately jerked my head towards Sakura. Only then did I found my voice,

"S-Sakura?! What are you talking about, my love? Stop this act and let's go ho--"

"Shut the fuck up, you royal pain in the ass! Irritate me more and I'll sell you to the witches!" Sakura spat at me with anger lacing her tone. I shook my head in disbelief. This is impossible.

But before I could even respond to what she said, I felt strings wrap around me.

I gasped and turned to the man who did this. The redhead. I gave him my deadliest glare. "Get these stupid strings off me! Don't you criminals know who I am?! I am the ruler of Konohagakure!!"

But instead of showing any sign of fear, they only gave me a bored look. Just then, the man with silver hair barked, "Like we give a shit! Haha! Go lock him up, Sasori! He's getting on my fcking nerves!"

The redhead raised him an eyebrow. "Shut your trap, Hidan. Only Leader-sama can order me around." The other criminals laughed. I, on the other hand, watched my wife from the corner of my eye.

She looks amused.

I wonder what happened to her? Does she have amnesia or something?! Did she really forgot about everything we've been through? I hope not.

"Take him out of my office, boys. That king's tears are staining my carpet."

That was the last thing I heard Sakura Haruno said before the seven men forcefully dragged me out of the room.

Sakura...what happened to you, my love?

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