Secret Doors

Portia’s P. O. V:

We arrived in the Netherlands in the morning and the air feels so refreshing and the streets looks so amazing. Levi’s handsome face blended with the scene of the Netherlands. “Let’s have breakfast at a Cafe here,” Levi said putting all our baggage in his car. “Sure,” I answered as I feel a little sleepy. “Hey, you having jetlag?” Levi sweetly approached me. “I just feel tired but don’t worry I’ll be just fine,” I assured him.

He opens the car door for me and I ride in the car. “Can I take a video while we drive?” I asked for permission. “Yes, sure.” He said and he drives slowly so I can take a proper video. The place is very aesthetic and elegant. Flowers in every place are rich in colors and the accent of this place is very cottagecore. “Hello, this is Portia and I am currently at one of my dream places,” I said to my video.

“I am in the Netherlands I hope I can see the tulips bloom here at this time,” I told to the video and cut it. “Are you doing some stuff on social media like posting vlogs?” Levi asked me and I shook my head. “No, I’m just filling it to a drive and sending it to my dad whenever I am finishing something on our bucket list,” I explained to him and he nodded. “I want to meet your dad,” Levi said and I faced him. What a sudden thought he has.

“Someday I’ll ask him to meet you,” I answered him even though I don’t exactly know if dad will come. “You won’t be able to meet any of my parents but I have a cousin that you will meet. She is just your age.” Levi told me and it made me sad how the world left him with only his cousin. “But can you bring me to your mother’s tomb?” I asked him and he nodded. “Yes of course.” He answered and we stop at a coffee shop that looks like a potion shop.

“Is this a Cafe?” I asked him and he nodded. “This is one of my favorite Cafes. They also have this in Artymoind City. The name is Caleicot (pronounced as Kalye-ikot.) This Cafe has branches in other countries and surprisingly every Cafe is at an intersection of a street or main road.” Levi said while we enters the shop. “Wow.” That’s all I can say about this place.

The atmosphere is very cozy yet very artistic. It has a magical vintage vibe with a touch of modern bohemian alchemy. “This is magical,” I commented and he smiles at me. A lady assist us on our seats and gave us a menu. The menu style is so cool. It’s a scroll and the dishes are written in metallic gold that adds a sparkle to my eyes. “Same order Mr. Everett?” The lady asked Levi.

“Yes, please,” Levi answered. “Ms. Beautiful, would you mind if I take your order?” The waitress asked me. I smiled at her sweetness, this Cafe must have very good customer service. Their uniform is cute too. They look like witches and alchemists. “I want this Mermaid tears and a fairy’s cake,” I told her that and she smiles sweetly at me. “Good choice Ms. Beautiful. That’s the owner’s personal favorite.” She compliments me.

“Really? That must be very appetizing.” I said. “Yes, I assure you. Is there anything you want to add too?” The waitress asked. Levi butt in. “Please add a Jack o’ soup,” Levi said. “Noted Mr. Everett. How about you?” She asked me. “Please add me these sugar fairy cookies but this is for takeout,” I told her. “Noted.” She answered. “That’s all,” Levi said and with that, the waitress left.

“They know exactly what you love to order here,” I whispered to him. “Because I am a regular customer from all of their branches across the world,” Levi said and it made me laugh. “You are really a fanatic of this beautiful place,” I commented. “Of course. Who wouldn’t.” Levi said and reads the newspaper. “He’s stubborn and a cold-looking guy but his actions are cute without him knowing.

Our orders come shortly. They serve food quickly.  Levi orders a Giant’s foot Wedges. It’s a mix of potato fries cut in big chuck size and breadsticks. It has a special dipping sauce. And a pirate’s dessert it’s apple stuff with burnt marshmallows and an ice cream covered in gold. His drink is sea foam coffee. It’s a cappuccino full of color mint foam.

My order is a cake that looks so special and a glittery sparkle lemonade. That looks like a potion. “Everything feels so enchanting and delicious.” I complimented it and snap a photo of it. Levi starts eating as soon as I finish getting a photo. “Please try to eat this hot,” Levi told me and dips a breadstick and potato fries together and feeds it to me. The taste is very awesome and it’s melting in my mouth.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Wow, that tastes so good.” I complimented. “You see? That’s why I always go here.” Levi said and eat. I never saw him act so childish like this and eat a lot. Maybe this place is his comfort zone. We eat in peace and after we finished we took a couple of photos together at the photo corner of the place. We get out so full and I think that we don’t even have to eat lunch at all. We stroll around the village and buy some jewelry and souvenirs.

After we feel so tired we decided to finally go home to his house. “Let’s visit the tulip garden tomorrow,” Levi told me and I feel so excited. “Really? That’s awesome thank you so much.” I thanked him. “Anything for you,” Levi said and with that, he drives off. I saw trees and fields as we went on our way home. It looks like a farm as there are few barns and cows.

We reached a white house in the middle of the farm and lake. It’s so beautiful with all the flowers garnished at the house. And when we entered the house there is a grand piano in the middle of the house. The house looks simple yet sophisticated. It throws me back to the 1950s. “This house is very warm to my eyes,” I said. “You like this?” He whispered in my ears as he back hugs me.

“This house is simple yet beautiful,” I told him as I embraced his warmth. “This is my smallest house.” He said. “But I own the farm and the lake. But this is the most simple house I ever had.” Levi told me. “But I bet this is the place that feels like home,” I told him and he made me face him. “We share the same thoughts.” He said and kissed me. The kiss is full of love and care as it carefully touches my lips.

“I wanted you to feel at home here with me,” Levi said as he holds my hand and kiss my forehead he escort me to the back of the living room. It’s a glass sliding door that leads to the full view of the lake. “It’s beautiful.” I admire the view while Levi hugs me. “Here in this place I finally dream of a family and I peaceful life.” Levi shared it with me.

I look at his eyes and I saw a dream in his eyes the dream I wanted him to share with me. “Levi?” I called for his name. “Yes?” He asked. Our face is just an inch apart to the point that our nose is touching. I was about to tell him something when my phone rang that ruins the romantic atmosphere. “Who’s that pig?” Levi said in dismay. I laughed at how feels frustrated.

“It’s Airi,” I answered and he rolls his eyes. “Tell her she’s in a bad timing.” He said and kiss me on the cheeks. “I’ll get us drinks and I’ll just put our things upstairs,” Levi said and I nodded as I answered the call. “Hello?” I answered a call and I heard Airi’s voice on the other line worried and nervous. “What happened why I can’t call you?” Airi said on the other line.

“Relax I’m just doing fine. Levi just surprised me with a flight to the Netherlands.” I calmed her and I heard her sigh. “I thought something bad happen. Next time tell your man to inform me.” Airi’s worried voice is now calm. “Yes, I will. Sorry for not texting you earlier.” I apologized to her. “Don’t mind it. It’s alright enjoy your stay there. Just please inform me if something is happening okay?” Airi said. “Yes, yes,” I said and with that, we talk a few more and hangs up.

I followed Levi into the kitchen and back-hugged him. “That smells so good.” I complimented the tea he is brewing.