The shadow princess

Chapter 32

[Nara Shizuka P.O.V.]

I'm just washing the dishes when I hear loud knocking on the front door. "I'm coming!" I shout as I walk over. I'm surprised to see my fathers younger brother at the door. He seems surprised to see me too. "Ojisama?" I ask surprised. "Oh..Shizuka, shouldn't you be at work?" He asks. "It's my day off" I say. Which is obviously a lie. "I'm here for your husband actually" he says. Before I can say anything I already feel his presence behind me. He wraps his arm around me and grabs my breast tightly as he pulls me against his chest. "Ain't she a cute one, afraid to say that I kept her home with me today" he says poking my cheek with his free index finger. "Do what do I owe the pleasure?" Naoki asks slyly. "To discuss business" Uncle says coldly. "Then come on in" Naoki let's go of me and pulls me back with him to let uncle in. "You know where to go" uncle walks toward the living room. "Shizuka will make some tea for us" he says loudly enough so uncle can hear him as he closes the door. "Listen carefully" Naoki says softly as he grabs my jaw tightly. "After you bring over the tea, I'm going send you out of the room. Stay close and listen. You understand that?!" Naoki says sternly. After I nod, Naoki quickly walks after uncle. I quickly make the tea and walk over. But they immediately stop talking. I kneel down and place both cups in front of them. "Leave" Naoki says sternly. I bow my head obediently. "Of course" I say politely, take the tray and leave the room. I step a little aside but stay within ear distance. "She already listens so well" uncle says. "So far yeah. She still refuses to talk to her parents though" Naoki says. "Then make her. It's crucial to the plan!" Uncle says angrily. Plan? "Yeah yeah. Working on it"

"I don't get it, if you agreed to the plan, why tell my father about it now?" I ask as I put on my shoes. "I never particularly agreed to it. Just went along with my dad because it's a bother to go against him" Naoki says. "I don't agree to their methods and I don't think Shikaku isn't good as clan lead" he adds. "So what now?" I ask. "I'll probably stay undercover for a bit. Knowing Shikaku he'll probably want to handle this after the war" Naoki says. "I still don't get why I have to come along" I say stubbornly. "Because it's your family. We're about to have another Great War. You don't want the last thing you ever said to be something hurtful, and what did I say before about attitude?" he offers me his hand. Sighing I take it, but instead of disappearing like before he pulls me toward him and put my arm around his neck. "Hold me tightly now" he whispers, smirking slightly. Embarrassed I wrap my other arm around him. He presses a soft kiss on my lips, before grabbing my butt,lifting me and disappearing. When we arrive in my parents front yard, I step back from him. He smirks again before walking over to the front door to knock. After a while my dad answers. He seems tired. He looks at Naoki, then at me. "Shizuka!" He says. I stop him with my hand before he can step toward me. "I'm just here because my husband tricked me" I say. "Shikaku-san, we need to talk" Naoki says seriously. "I see." Shikaku says, now serious too. "Come on in" he steps aside and as I pass him dad lays his hand on my shoulder. "Whatever the reason, I'm glad you came"

"Now now, you do remember what we've talked about before, don't you Shizuka?" I bow my head obediently. "Of course I do, Naoki-kun" I whisper. "Don't you have anything to say to your family before we leave" I press my lips together for a moment before looking up. My mother, father and brother all look at me surprised. "I'm sorry for my behavior. I miss you, and I love you" I say. This surprises them even more. "I-it's okay, really" mom says and she smiling extends her hand toward me. I glance at Naoki for a moment before taking my mother's hand. Shikamaru scratches the back of his head confused. "I guess we'll see you tomorrow at my office then?" Dad says carefully. "Yes" I say. "Shall we leave then?" Naoki offers me his hand. "Thank you, Naoki" dad says. Naoki smiles, even though I see that evil glimmer again. "Of course" I take his hand, he twirls me into his arms and we disappear again. "Aren't you happy you saw your family again?" Naoki asks when we appear in his hallway again. "Not really" I say. I lay my forehead against his chest when he doesn't let go of me. "At least you can go into battle without regrets." He says. "I guess. Thank you" I mumble. "Of course" Naoki lifts my chin with his index finger. "Why don't you show me some appreciation with those sweet lips of yours" Naoki traces my lower lip with his thumb. It takes every inch of my power not to sigh deeply, cause it'll only piss him off. I bring my hand toward the back of his head, pulling him down to press my lips against his. Naoki lays his hand against my throat, pushing me against the door. "Fruity today huh?" He whispers before pressing his lips against mine again, forcing me to grant him entrance. "How did you know that strawberry is my favorite?" He whispers. "I didn't" I mumble as I look up to him.