Secret Doors

Portia’s P. O. V:

“You sure you are okay now? Is there something that still hurts?” Levi asked me.

“I’m doing good now,” I told him as I fix myself in the mirror. Today is my discharge date and we are currently packing our things. Levi is now preparing my bag and my medicines. “The doctor said it is good for me to go home now so I can have fresh air and rest,” I explained to him what the doctor advise. “I see. When will you come back here for a check-up?” Levi asked me.

“I will be back next week so they can see the wounds healing,” I told him while I put clips on my hair. “Airi won’t be coming today. She will attend the annual meeting for your project. So where do you want to go after this?” Levi explains to me. “I don’t know yet. Let’s go home while I think.” I answered and hug him from behind. “Okay. Do you want me to order food for the both of us?” He asked while closing my bags he stopped and kiss my hand.

“What does my lady wants for breakfast?” He asked me. I giggled at his actions, this man is really romantic. “Can you cook anything for me?” I said. “Yes, but are you sure? You don’t want anything fancy?” He asked. “No, I just want some freshly cooked food when we go home. Anything as long as you cooked it.” I told him. I suddenly miss homemade foods.

“Okay. Let’s go now so we can still have breakfast.” Levi said and holds my hands as we go out. “I’ll leave you in the lobby. I will just clear some papers.” Levi said as we ride the elevator. I leaned my head on him while we are waiting for the ground floor turn. We went silent for the whole elevator ride. Many people ride the elevator too and we don’t want to bother them.

We reach the ground floor and he escorts me to one of the sofas in the lobby. “Wait here okay? I’ll just pass your discharge papers.” Levi said to me and I nodded. I kind of feel weak as my body still feels sore and hurt. I look around the lobby of the hospital as I wait for Levi. This hospital is very busy and everyone is always in rush. I saw a kid sitting in a wheelchair. She has an Ivy fluid and a cast on her right hand. Her mother looks so worried and troubled.

On the other side, nurses and doctors are rushing with a patient that is vomiting blood. But the whole lobby of this hospital looks like a hotel lobby at first. This hospital looks so expensive but is always full. The right corner is full of people in the lane for Out Patient Department. They all have hopes to be checked up by the doctors available today. Time flew fast as I heard Levi’s voice approach me.

He appears at my back. “You looking for something?” Levi asked me. “Oh, sorry I just look around to see what people are doing,” I told him. “Are you done?” I ask and faced him. “Yes, we can go home now,” Levi said to me. He gets the bags and my stuff and we both go to the parking area to find his car. His car is at the first part of the parking entrance with only one spot for him. Is he the owner? The sign said only for owners.

I didn’t mind asking him and I just went inside the car as soon as he opens the door for me. “Are you okay? You are being quiet.” He asked when he enters the driver’s seat. “I was just feeling tired. I am missing my bed.” I complained to him and he smiles. “Such a whiny lady.” He said and kiss me on my cheeks as he put the seatbelt on me. “Hang in there we will go home.” He said and we drive away.

We arrive at my house quickly. “I’ll just put the bags inside. Wait for me here.” He said and I nodded. He quickly put our luggage inside my house and when he comes back he carries me bridal style directly to my bedroom. “Hey, you don’t have to carry me like this. I can walk don’t worry.” I giggled as we reach the stairs. “It’s alright. You look so tired.” He said and kisses my forehead. “Thank you for taking care of me Mister.” I thank him and lean my head on his chest.

He lays me down in the bed and fixes the pillow for me. “Just rest here okay? I’ll cook as food.” He said. “Okay, I will. Can you just call me if the food is ready?” I asked and he nodded while getting one of my bags. “Here. I put your books and things there. You might want to get things there. I’ll be just downstairs. Call me when you needed something. I put water at your bedside table if you get thirsty.” He explains and leaves the room.

I relax in my bed. “How do I miss this soft mattress?” I exclaimed. Well, the bed at the hospital is indeed soft but this bed feels so comfortable than that one in the hospital. I opened the bag Levi handed me and get the book out from the bag. “I wanted to read this with Levi later,” I told myself and put it on the top of the bedside table. I drink water and I slowly feel sleepy so I decided to take a nap.

I was in my dreamland when I feel someone waking me up. I slowly opened my eyes to see who it is and I found Levi only an inch away from my face. “The food is ready.” He said and gave me a peck. “Fix yourself. I’ll wait for you downstairs.” He said and leaves. I heard him say something as he go downstairs. “Hurry up Portia the food is getting cold.” He half shouted.

I quickly go to my bathroom and fix myself. I brush my teeth and wash my face then go downstairs. I saw him sitting in the dining room already. “Wow, all of this looks yummy.” I complimented as I smell the El Nido soup whose served perfectly on the dining table.

“I hope you like it. I learned that dish from one of our maids.” He explains. There are also fried fish, kimchi, rice, and bulgogi a Korean dish that is pretty popular in our town recently. “This is my first time eating Korean-style food,” I told him. “Really? I like that dish when I go to Korea so I learned how to cook it.” He said. “It looks so good. I’ll have a quick taste.” I told him and he readies my plate with food.

“Here. Try it first.” He said. I put a spoonful in my mouth and it’s awesome. The beef is melting in my mouth and it’s very flavorful. “Wow, this is perfect.” I complimented the food. “Thank you for cooking this today. I feel energetic suddenly.” I told him and he frowns. “Why are you suddenly so playful.” He said confused. I giggled at his reaction. “I don’t know I just found this food very flavorful and I love it,” I told him.

He then smiles at me. “Eat as much as you can so you will easily gain energy. Then let’s rest upstairs after eating.” He said. “Can you read me the new story Akuji have?” I asked him. “Yes, sure.” He agreed with me. “I got that boom for you,” I told him remembering my purpose at the book signing. I should be surprising him when he comes back from his trip but the accident happens. Levi is waving his hand at me as I passed out again.

“Are you okay? What are you thinking?” He looks worried. “I just want to surprise you that day but the surprise becomes messy.” I feel so sad that I didn’t succeed in my plan. “It’s alright. I’m okay as long as you ate here.” He said and holds my hand and looked at me with assurance. “But my plan didn’t work.” I bit my lips as I remember that I caused him so much worry these past few days.

“Don’t think about it too much. Okay? Let’s eat now and I’ll read the book for you.” He said and he put a spoonful of bulgogi in my mouth. “I’ll feed you if you don’t feel good.” He offers me. “No, I’m good,” I told him. We eat in peace until he speaks again. “Let’s have a date tomorrow. Where do you want to go?” He suggested. “Can we go on an arcade date?” I asked him.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“An arcade?” He clarify to me and I nodded. “Well?” He thinks for a moment but I looked at him with pleading eyes. He smiled a little again and answered.

“Okay, let’s have an arcade date tomorrow.”