Secret Doors

Portia’s P. O. V:

We continue the celebration despite the little commotion earlier. My teammates got pretty excited and drunk a little too far so I suggest to drive them home. Airi suggested driving the others since her car is bigger than mine. As we go to the parking area I saw Sherlock having cigarettes and he saw me too. He immediately comes near me to help me escort my teammates.

“Hey let me help you with them.” He said and get Gabriella and Celso. “Thank you so much.” I thanked him. “They must be very happy to celebrate this much.” He said and I giggled at his statement as I remember them having fun earlier. “Yes. They drunk a little too far from what I expected.” I answered him. “You? How about the celebration?” I go along with our conversation while we walk to my car.

“Well, it was fun seeing your employees being so happy.” He said but I know him I can feel the frustration in his voice. “Is there something bad happening? You look a little frustrated.” I asked and he smiles at me. “I’m all good don’t mind me.” He said he was shy with me. “Just tell me if you wanted to talk about it.” I don’t mind having conversations with him now. Erin was right, it’s better if I keep everything light on our partnership.

“Don’t worry I’m totally fine. By the way where’s your car?” He asked to change the topic. “It’s at the very last spot because when we go here the parking space is so full,” I told him and he laughs. “Then you carry all of them all alone. How can you be that strong huh?” He played with my hair and lifted Gabriella because Celso is busy singing and swaying. “Yes, actually I wasn’t planning to bring them at once but things got a little crazy a while ago,” I said and he laughs.

“Did they get a little scandalous?” He asked. “Kind of,” I said and we just both laughed. “Maybe the alcohol kicked in too hard to them,” Sherlock said. “Yes, maybe,” I answered. We finally reached my car. “Here, that’s my car,” I told him and pointed at my car. “I see. Where is your key?” He asked for my key. “Here.” I gave it to him and he opens the door for me.

As soon as he opens the car door he put Celso and Gabriella with care on the backseat. “Let me help you with the other two,” Sherlock said and he put Sarah in the backseat along with Gabriella and Celso. He then put my secretary in the front seat with me. “Here.” He said. “Thank you again Sherlock for helping me.” I thanked him. “Sure, anytime.” He answered. We had a moment of silence. I don’t know what to say and he might feel a little awkward.

“So? Are you going now? It’s getting late.” Sherlock breaks the silence. “Oh, yeah. Thank you for helping me, Sherlock. Let’s meet at the office tomorrow.” I told him. “Yes, take care, Portia.” He said and waved at me. I am going inside my car when Irene came. “I’ve been waiting for you for a long time Sherlock.” Irene intentionally put on her flirtatious voice. “I just help Portia with her employees,” Sherlock explains to her and pushes her at his back already.

But Irene tends to hit on me. “Hi, Portia. You have changed a lot now.” She mocked me. “You too Irene, but you look as beautiful as ever like barbie dolls.” I praised her. “You too. I didn’t know that you also become desperate to find a man and play with my boy. “Wow, Irene. I didn’t know you are that brainless now.” I said and smile at her. Sherlock stops her when she is about to speak again. “Stop making a fuss again,” Sherlock said with authority.

But Irene seems to be angrier with the fact that Sherlock is shutting her off. “You know what it’s getting late. Have a nice evening Sherlock.” I told Sherlock and ride in my car. I intentionally almost bumped Irene when I started driving. “That bullshit,” I told to myself and I remember what she did after I broke up with Sherlock.

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I am currently at the mall buying some stuff when I saw Irene, I was about to change routes because I don’t want to come across her but she pursue me. “Hey, Portia. Stop.” She stops me and almost everyone is looking at us. “What? What is it, Irene?” I asked her getting tired of her. “I just wanted to tell you that I am so happy that you let go of Sherlock. Thank you for finally lifting all his burdens.” She said making a fuss.

“What the hell are you talking about mistress?” I asked her. “Burden? To what? We are getting married I let him go because he’s getting heavy because you are clinging to him.” I told her and leave. I don’t want to make a ruckus. I just wanted to go home and pack my clothes. She stops me and she received for the first time a hard slap from me. “Stop being so arrogant and a newsmaker. I can’t believe you grow up so much like your mom. A mistress and a snake.” I told her and slap her again.

I leave the mall and go straight home. After that day I walked out of their life. I did my best abroad and get one of the highest positions in our company and made my way to the top. But it’s so hard to forget all the painful memories I had. I was grateful I can finally move forward but here she goes again destroying my life. But she made a wrong move this time because I’m going to take everything from her, head to toe.

I drive my team home and make my way to my house when I receive a call from Sherlock. “Oh, hey! Sherlock, why did you call?” I answered as if nothing happened earlier. “I just want to check on you if you are already home. It’s already past ten in the evening.” He said. “I’m almost home don’t worry. How about you?” I asked him. “I’m already home. I lost my appetite back then so I leave everyone early.” He said he is a little embarrassed. This is Sherlock, he easily feels shy when trouble happens.

“I see. Have a good rest, Sherlock.” I told him. “You too.” He said I thought he was going to end the call but he speaks again. “I’m sorry about her earlier. Lately, she’s becoming jealous and very moody.” Sherlock apologizes for her. That sounds very me when I was young saying sorry for Irene. “Don’t worry I understand her to mean attitude. She’s like that ever since.” I told him.

“Do you know her?” Sherlock was shocked by my statement. I forgot that I didn’t tell him whose Irene was. I just broke up with and we never had a talk like this anymore. “Yes, I know her very well.” I just told him. “Are you friends?” He asked and he is being puzzled. “More than just that. I’ll tell you sometimes.” I told him. “By the way, I’m gonna end the call. I have to go to intersections. I’m currently near my house.” I added.

“Oh, yes. Take care, Portia.” He said and I ended the call. I know Sherlock he will run his investigation on matters like this. Especially when he’s curious and upset. I wanted him to know what Irene did to me back then so he will hate her. I wanted him to be the one who crushes Irene into pieces. Like what he did to me.

I’m almost home and I also received a message from Levi. “I’m at your house. Where are you?” Levi said in the message.

I stop at the side and message him. “We had a party. Don’t worry I’ll be home in two minutes. Just wait there.” I replied to him and he send me an angry dinosaur emoji. He’s getting impatient. How cute!

At exactly two minutes I arrived in front of him. “I’m here,” I said as soon as I parked my vehicle and got out. “What’s with the party?” He said and hugs me. “Let’s go inside first.” I invite him inside and open the door. When we finally got inside he lock the door and kiss me softly like I’m touching clouds. “I miss you,” I told him as we parted from the kiss. “Me too.” He said.

I go straight to the kitchen to get us some water. I’m tired from the travel and the party. “I’ll be leaving early tomorrow for a London trip. I will be gone for one whole week so I wanted to see you first.” He said and sit so handsomely on my couch.

“I see.” I sadly told him. I’m going to miss him so much. “Take me to the airport tomorrow.” He suddenly said and it shocks me. This is the first time he open something like this to me. “Sure baby. I’ll do that. Is that why you didn’t bring your car?” I asked and he nodded. I gave him a peck as soon as I am in front of him.