Secret Doors

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It’s been a year since I have seen this man. The man who broke his promise to me. The man who makes my world a joke that everyone should laugh about. How dare you be so perfectly fine after you broke my heart in a blink of an eye? My thoughts are ruined when he broke the silence.

“Portia?” He calls for my name like I am some kind of an old friend. He smiles beautifully which made me feel insane how could he be casually cruel to act innocently after throwing me away? If only he knows that those smiles irritate me. If only he knew how I’d want to take those smiles on his face like he did to me. But I have to act normal too like him. Why do I always have to play his games that always satisfied him?

Not this time I won’t play your games anymore. I won’t answer like what you always expected me. “Oh, Sherlock? It’s been a long time.” I greeted him like he was a nobody. “Yes, how are you?” He asked me still playing innocent. “I’m doing good,” I said not looking at his mockery. “Would you want to go for a coffee?” He asked changing his game plan. “I’m afraid I can’t go with you right now.” I declined his offer.

“I have an errand,” I said and I saw Airi approaching me. So I immediately turned him down because if he ever cross paths with him he would be ended up dead. “How about some other time?” He friendly asked me. “If you may excuse me. I don’t know if I do have free time.” I said and didn’t wait for his answer and took my leave.

I go to Airi and change route. “Shall we go to the shampoo section I badly need to try out a new scent of shampoo they offer at that side?” I alibi and point to the sales lady holding a bottle of shampoo. “Ahm? Okay?” Airi said and just followed me. “You know what I saw a glimpse of your demonic ex-fiance here. And my blood boils immediately.” Airi said over dramatically that she could hit him if she saw her. Gladly I went out of the earlier conversation immediately.

“Maybe it was someone who looks like him. He’s in London. He won’t be here.” I said and she nodded. “Maybe.” She said and goes through the shelves of shampoos to smell them. While looking around, I saw a tall man from earlier, and I confirmed it was Erin as we are inches away only. He looks troubled so I approached him. “Need help?” I asked and he immediately turns his head to me.

“Hey Portia, it’s been awhile.” He said scratching the back of his head while holding a napkin in his hand. “Yes, need help with that?” I answered and pointed at the napkins. “Oh yeah, this.” He said and looked at the napkins. “A classmate asked me to buy something about a period thing.” He said unsure of what he is going to buy. “There are things for period such as Tampons, pads, or cups,” I informed him.

“What does she prefer?” I asked and he thinks for a minute. “She didn’t tell but I remember she said pads,” Erin answered. “I understand she’s talking about napkins,” I told him and get the napkin brand I am using. “Here try this. This one is good.” I offered him and he smiles. “Thanks for the help, Portia.” Erin thanked and a woman enters our conversation.

She has long red hair and looks so sexy in her dress. “What took you so Erin?” She said and cling to Erin like a girlfriend. My brow arched at her attitude it’s so rude to just drag Erin with her when he is talking to someone. Erin pulls away with her and gave her the pads. “Here, is this what you are looking for? Pay at the counter.” Erin said that made her shocked.

She smiles awkwardly and tried to cling again to Erin but Erin comes near me. “Go and pay now for your pads. Here.” Erin took out his wallet and hand her some cash. “No, I have my money.” She said and walks out, I can sense she was really mad. “I’m sorry about her.” Erin apologized for her actions. Well, I don’t really mind it. “It’s fine, I don’t mind it.” I calmed him and smiled.

“By the way you look gorgeous with your new haircut.” Erin compliments me. “Oh, you noticed. Thank you.” I thanked him for his compliment. “Who won’t notice that pretty face of yours? Anyways as much as I wanted to have chit-chats I have to go back to my office to catch up with a friend. See you soon Portia.” Erin bid goodbyes at me and so I did. “Let’s have dinner when you have free time.” He added and I nodded.

I turned back to see Airi at my side. “Whose that hot guy?” She asked and I laughed. “He’s a friend I met at the party,” I told her. “I see. Let’s go out now. I’m done paying at the counter. Let’s buy some bubble tea.” Airi said and we went out of the store.

After buying bubble tea, we did some more shopping and came across Sherlock again. Oh, know he’s approaching us and Airi already sees him. “I told you that bastard is here,” Airi said very mad. “Calm down it’s alright.” I calmed her and she drag me out of the mall. “Let’s go home. I’ll cook for you at your home. The air here becomes polluted by him.” She said and she open the car door for me.

We ended up going home than eating outside. She really can’t stand her. “He might hurt you again if both of you meet.” She said while driving. Only if she knew we had already crossed paths earlier and had a conversation.

We bought some groceries for the meal that she will be cooking and she told me to get some rest. “Rest for awhile Portia. Let me handle the kitchen.” Airi told me and she prepared the kitchen. “Are you sure? I can help you to get it done quickly.” I told her but she disagree. “You might be shocked on seeing that monster so take a rest and please don’t mind that abuser.” She said in a low tone.

I hugged her because I know she feels uncomfortable. “It’s okay he can’t hurt me now,” I told assured her and she messed my hair. “I just don’t like the feeling of being late to save you from him,” Airi told me. “Come on it won’t happen again,” I assured her. “Okay, I trust you, so go and rest.” She agrees.

“Shall we call this a slumber party?” I told her and she nodded. “Yes yes let’s watch movies too.” She said and with that, I go up for changing clothes. I relax a little after I put some oil on the water. This is from the spa earlier and it smells so nice. As I closed my eyes I remembered some of our memories. The pain and the feeling of being alone crawl up to tense my body.