Secret Doors

Portia’s P. O. V:

We walked hand in hand out of the church. “Where do you want to eat?” Levi asked me. “Anywhere will do Levi,” I answered him. “By the way, we only have a few hours left before I return you to your hotel reservation. ” Levi stops for a while. Oh, yes I almost forgot this is the last day of our dare and we have to go back to our own lives after this day. “I’m gonna miss you.” A said in a slip of a tongue. He cupped my face and kissed my forehead.

“Why do you have to look so sad? I’m gonna be just everywhere you are.” He said and kiss my nose. “Are you still going to call me?” I asked him like I’m not even sure whether I win or lose. “Of course, I will.” Levi convince me while looking directly into my eyes. “Come on Portia, you won against me. I already proved to myself how much I want you in my life so regret no more. All you have to do is wait for me.” He said and kiss my chin. “Let’s talk this over while having lunch. You are thinking too much.” Levi said and put his arms around my shoulders.

We walked at the streets of Cameron and find a fast food chain. “Levi, do you eat in places like this?” I asked him. He just looked at me, “Many people are in line to grab some food and look at the burgers it looks so delicious.” I squealed in excitement. “You like burgers?” He asked looking so shocked. I nodded, giving him an exciting look. “Okay, okay. Why do you have to look so cute?” He agreed with me. “We will have burgers and fries for lunch.” He whispered and drag me inside the fast food.

I look at the menu board, everything looks so delicious. “Can I have some ice cream too?” I requested to him and he eyes me. “Why are you so addicted to ice cream?” He said with a questioning look. “I don’t know just give me some please.” I pleaded to him and he nodded, his brows are frowned. “Mom calls me ice cream enthusiast when she was alive.” I suddenly brought up a topic and I know he is listening.

“You are really close to her.” He commented. “Yes, Father isn’t always at home and I wasn’t so good at meeting new friends so my mom does all the roles of being a father and a best friend to me,” I told him. “Mom and I are very close too.” He stated and I can sense that he is missing his mom. “Let’s order food.” He added when it’s finally our turn to order. We order two burgers, a load of fries, two sundaes, and two large-size smoothies and add some brownies as dessert. After ordering we find a seat outside with a great view of a small garden.

“Let’s eat and then let’s have some tour around this town,” Levi said. “Sure,” I answered him. We started eating and I initiate some talk about our childhood so I can keep some details about him. The food is indeed delicious and our talks are surely fun. We rested for a while before leaving the fast food place. “So where are we heading first?” I asked him and holds his hand. “There’s a circus here,” Levi suggested to me. “Let’s go there,” I said excitedly.

“Okay okay.” He agrees with me and we walk ourselves to the circus. We reached the circus and my eyes are so full of every beautiful color. This place is different from every circus I’ve been to before. This circus has a witchy accent and is very colorful. Everyone is having so much fun even though it’s only 3 pm. I saw a big teddy bear and it really caught my attention.

“What is it?” He asked and I looked at him puzzled. “You’ve been passing out. What are you looking at?” Levi speaks again. “I’m thinking how will I be able to get that,” I confessed to him. “Hmm? Let’s get it for you.” Levi said and brings me to the dart game where the bear is hanging. “Look at him he looks like he needed my help to get out from hanging,” I told Levi pitying the poor teddy bear. “Okay. I’ll try to get it for you just don’t pass out again.” He said then ordered three darts.

He aim the grand prize without any hesitation, my heart feels nervous as the dart went in slow motion to my eyes. In split second the dart landed on the balloon and pops it. We got the grand prize. I’m taking home the baby bear, everyone is clapping celebrating his victory. “Man you got it. That freaking balloon never popped but I guess you put a great force.” A man praised him and he just nodded.

The man I charge hands him the prize and Levi gave it to me. I hugged him and the bear. “Thank you for saving Mr. Eve,” I said and kissed his cheeks, he just frowned at me maybe he is finding it weird and cringed. He holds my hand, “Where are we heading next?” He asked me. “Can we ride a Perris Wheel?” I asked for his approval. “Okay then. Let’s ride Perris Wheel.” He agreed. Before we even reached the Perris Wheel a clown approached me and gave me some cotton candy.

“Thank you.” I thanked the clown. “Watch our circus show beautiful if you find  a time.” The clown invited me. I have never been to a circus show because mom is scared of the circus so I usually go alone or with my Nanny but mom always forbids to let me watch a circus show. I didn’t know she have such trauma about the circus at that time.

Levi waved his hand on my face. “Do you want to watch a circus show?” He asked me and I nodded shyly. “I-i have never watched a single circus show,” I admitted to him. “Why?” He asked me letting me continue my story. “Mom has a trauma about circus things. Especially the shows on the circus. You will watch it with me, right? And I won’t have to feel scared?” I asked for assurance from him. “There is nothing to fear at circus shows. Plus I’m so you don’t have to fear anything. Do things you wanted to do when I am with you, so you will not regret any in the future.” Levi assures me.

We walked ourselves to the circus tent we bought two tickets and popcorn with drinks. We entered the tent and wow how a majestic scene can fit in a tent? Everything is just so beautiful. Both Levi and I enjoys the show, especially when the clown and puppets performed. I laughed a lot. The show took an hour and a half before it ended. When we got out of the tent a big bear handed me a rose and he handed Levi a  big lollipop. “Let’s eat this together.” He said and shares the half with me. I also opened the cotton candy and hand him half of it.

After eating the sweets we decided to ride the Perris Wheel. It’s already five o’clock and a little dark already. The scenery up above here is so stunning. “Portia? We only have 45 minutes left before the helicopter arrives at my house.” Levi tells me. I feel a sudden sadness that our day will finally end. “Look at the sky the sun is already setting.” Levi then changes the subject. “Levi I really enjoyed this day. Thank you for making this unforgettable.” I thanked him.

“It’s my job to make our day always unforgettable because I am the man. Am I right?” He asked and kisses my hand. “Let’s enjoy this ride okay?” He continued and we watched the night crawling. After the ride, we walked hand in hand outside the circus. His driver is already waiting for us. We got inside the car and we both didn’t dare to talk. Will he miss me?

As the car drives off loneliness crawls into my veins I didn’t wanna end this day with him but we have to go back to reality before we can reunite again. My hands grip tightly to his hand as I’m holding back my emotions. “Hey, are you okay?” He asked getting worried maybe. I nodded as I didn’t want to talk because I’m one slip of a tongue my emotions will run quickly.

We arrived at the house and go straight to the helipad. The ride will only take 15 minutes.

I only have fifteen minutes left with him and god knows when will be the next time our eyes will even meet each other. “When we reached the helipad at the hotel you will have to wait for my call or missed call as a signal we will talk or meet.” He suddenly breaks the silence. I met his gaze finding the answers to his eyes as to why we have such restrictions. But his eyes are empty.

“I’m sorry we have to do this for the sake of work and living. But I will fix things for us bare with this for a while.” He assured me. “I understand Levi. You don’t have to worry about me, I am fully aware of your life status. I will be writing.” I also gave him assurance. We will get back to our own lives after this day and our cooperation with each other is a must to make our current relationship work.

We arrived at the helipad and I gulped every sadness I am feeling as I should feel positive. He escorted me out of the helicopter. “Here we are.” He said as soon as we got off the helicopter. “Please take care of yourself for my Portia.” Levi pleads and kisses my forehead. I nodded and tears fell down my eyes. “Don’t cry. I’ll try to call you later. I’ll be heading now because I still have a business flight.” Levi ending our day. It hurts even though I know he will be calling me.

He didn’t even leave yet but I am already missing him. I just nodded and lowered my head not wanting to look at him. He kisses my head, “Okay, Okay I understand that you don’t want me to leave but you have to do this with me remember? We talked about this a while ago.” He said and turns around walking his way to the helicopter. I hugged Mr. Eve the teddy bear and sobbed. I cried now, I wanted to call for his name but I’m too shy.

Levi then turns around to face me again and walks fast in my direction again. “Hey, Portia.” He calls out for my name and I looked up at him walking. “Yes, Levi?” I asked even though my voice are cracking up. “You know what I forgot something.” He said and the next thing I knew our lips collided as one. He dragged me head first and our kiss was fearless. It was breathtaking almost not wanting to leave each other’s lips.

“Wait for me,” Levi said after our shared kiss and walks away. “Take care and come home to me.” I half shouted and he looks for one last time.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“I’ll be going home soon.”

He answered.