Secret Doors

Portia’s P. O. V:

The tension is now thickening the air as everyone listens to Akuji’s side. “I know that his target is Portia. If I am a killer if I don’t point at someone I will be happy just stabbing everyone around me running. But he has his intentions. His eyes are only aimed at Portia. When he stabbed me I was able to look closer at his face. His eyes surface are red and he looks like a middle-aged man. He has brown hair too as I tried to pull off his hood.” He said in detail.

“I didn’t feel the pain of his stab he is using a very sharp knife that you won’t see it cut.” He explains. “I was so shocked to see blood gushing out from my back,” Akuji added. “Can you tell me what he looks based on your point of view?” One of the police asked. “He has brown hair, it almost looks like an army cut. He’s in his 40s and he also has a very masculine body like he’s some kind of a bouncer in a club.” Akuji tells in detail.

“To be honest I suggested my staff review all the workers that day because something is off from the very start of the show,” Akuji confessed to them. “The lineup for all the selfie parts was odd.” He said. “What do you mean by odd?” The police questioned him. “It’s should be VIP, press a and b then the general Ad but it’s mixed up and the last stop is for VIP. I am surely aware that there is something that’s going to happen.” Akuji continues.

“I really thought that I will be killed by the last call and when I saw Portia being stabbed I was relief for myself but then I feel responsible for her safety,” Akuji said. I honestly feel thankful that he has a sense of kindness in his body because if it’s not because of him. I know for sure that I will be dead and gone by now. “She is my fan and she is my responsibility.” He stated.

“The killer is not on the staff or team of workers at the event. He breaks in at the venue and messes up the situation to kill Portia.” Akuji said. “We have the copy of CCTV’s already sir. You can watch it for an extra clue.” The young man told the police. “And you Mr. Witness what’s your role here?” The police asked the young man. “When Akuji chatted me that someone is messing with the program I quickly look for all the possible situations why it happens or something suspicious.” The guys started.

“Why is that necessary?” The police questioned him. “Many death threats are found in Akuji’s mailbox recently from an unknown source. As his Assistant I should be protecting my boss at all cause.” The young man speaks. “By the way let me introduce myself. I am Ichigo his assistant.” The young man introduced himself. “I bumped into the guy and he is not wearing a mask that time. I didn’t mind him at first as he is wearing a uniform of staff in our team.” Ichigo explains.

“I’ll admit that I am so reckless at the job that I didn’t realize earlier that he is not one of our staff because we only have 15 staff and the others are hired from an agency.” He continues to explain his side.  “When I finally confirms that he was not our staff I was late. They are both already stabbed. So I did my best to draw him.” Ichigo said and handed a paper to the police. It’s the sketch of the criminal.

“We also received death threats from that man. Or someone saying that Portia should be dead by now if it’s not because of Mr. Alistair being a hero of the day. Someone also posted on social media that Akuji’s being a hero destroys his/her plan.” Ichigo said that making my eyes widen. Someone really wants me to die. “Here. Take a look at this account and this evidence.” Ichigo handed the police pieces of evidence.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“Ms. Portia, did you tell anyone about going to the book signing?” Marlon one of the police asked. I shook my head in response. “I only told Airi that I am going to a bookstore when I was about to be chosen to have a selfie with Akuji. That was the very time I told her that I am in a book signing.” I told them the truth. “Ms. Airi did both of you have an argument that makes you feel angry?” Niel asked.

“Wait are you telling me that I am a suspect now? Well, I have pieces of evidence that I am in a spa with Seiza our friend and I have a copy of our conversation.” Airi was shocked at the police’s sudden attitude. “Sir, I personally won’t think that my best friend will do that. Airi is the one taking care of me plus we didn’t have any argument.” I told the police to protect my friend. “She’s also the one who brings me here and the one who takes care of me,” I said to them.

“Then do you have someone whom you had an argument with?” The police asked me. “Yes, with Irene Wales. We fight because of her boyfriend. She thinks that his boyfriend is cheating but more likely it’s the both of them fighting.” I told them. “We will look through that do you have any evidence of the fight?” The police asked me. “Yes, we have a CCTV cam at that part of the office,” I told them. “I see. Let’s look at the sketch of the criminal and see if they are the same as you see.” The police told us.

“Here, take a look at this Ms. Portia and Mr. Alistair,” Neil said and display Ichigo’s drawing. “Yes, If you cover his face with a mask he is exactly the same as the sketch,” I admitted. “How about you Mr. Alistair?” They asked the author and he looks at it too. “Yes, he is exactly the same as the one who stabbed me.” The author admitted. “Well then this confirms and we will bring this to the station now. We will be contacting all of you if we still have questions.” Marlon said.

“For now take care and get some rest so both of you can recover fast. Good luck.”Neil said and with that, they leave with Levi accompanying them. “Thank you so much Mr. Alistair for helping me.” I cried in thankfulness. Alistair holds my hand. “Stop crying. I will help you with this okay? I know it’s traumatic for you so don’t worry too much I will be with you until the end.” The author assured me.

“Thank you for helping my friend. Airi.” Airi introduced herself to Mr. Alistair. “No problem,” Akuji answered and with that, his assistant whispered something to him that made them decide to leave. “Anyways we will take our leave. We still have so many things to do.” Akuji told us. “Yes, thank you so much. Until next time.” I said and holds Airi’s hand. Ichigo pushes Akuji’s wheelchair and they bumped into Levi. They bid goodbyes and Levi opens the door for them.

“Hey, Airi don’t think about it too much. I trust you.” I assured her. “I feel so shy to you. I should have just come with you. No matter what happens Portia always remembers that I will be at your side and I won’t do such a thing to you.” Airi said and hugs me. “I know. I know. I trust you.” I calmed her. She’s not crying or minding the situation but I know it frustrated her. Levi returns and comes to us.

“Are both of doing great? Don’t mind it. I’ll handle everything about this case just take your rest. You too Airi you didn’t have any sleep yet.” Levi said and kisses me on the forehead. “Get well Lady, I badly wanted to have a date with you.” He said that made me and Airi giggled.

“Why are you laughing? What’s funny?” He asked and his sharp eyes gave us a death glare. We shut up as we feel scary. “Why both of you stopped?” Levi confusedly asks and his brows are frowning. “Anyways I’ll leave Portia to you Levi. I still have meetings on behalf of her.” Airi changes the topic. “Yes. You can go now.” Levi said still confused about the both of us. Airi kissed me on the cheeks. “I’ll take my leave. Take care I’ll be back at midnight.” Airi said. “You too take care, especially when driving,” I told Airi and she waves at me as she takes her leave.

“You?” Levi said and pinned on my hospital bed. I laughed at his actions. “What?” I asked but instead of answering, he kissed me. A soft, gentle, and lovely kiss sent me to the edge.