Secret Doors

Portia’s P. O. V:

I fixed my files as I’m getting ready for a new client meeting I personally know the company owner so I kind of feel relaxed but something. Aleksei contact me last night for a meeting. He is interested in making an app for his business. I kind of feel excited to work with him because he’s a nice person and I like his ways of thinking.

Airi then enters my office. “Would you want me to join you at the meeting?” Airi said as soon as she entered the room. “I will be fine. I can handle this meeting. I already know him plus Seiza will be with me.” I assured her that everything will be fine. “If you say saw. But you know I can cancel my meeting with the employees for you.” Airi said.

“It’s fine, prioritize the meeting with them because the boss might come here by next month we should get be prepared and gave them good impressions.” I reminded her. “Okay, okay. Take care.” Airi then agrees and Seiza enters my office. “What’s up, ladies.” Seiza said with a sassy attitude. “We are just having a little conversation here,” I answered Seiza.

“I’m asking her if both of you need help. But seems like both of you will be okay.” Airi then smiles at Seiza they look almost identical because of their natural brown hair. “Don’t worry everything will be fine with the meeting. Just relax.” Seiza assures her and Airi just sighed. “Okay, good luck on the both of you bring the best for our company. I’ll be going now.” Airi said and walks away.

“Take care sweetheart.” Seiza said and faced me. “The client is here within fifteen minutes. Let’s go to the forum hall.” Seiza said and we packed our things and go down the forum hall. When we reach the forum hall I decided to open the humidifier and put some essential oils for a fresh and calm atmosphere. My secretary then put the folders on my sit and insert the drive for the proposal.

Seiza and I sit on our designated chairs and at exactly fifteen minutes Aleksei arrived at the forum hall. “Pardon my late Ms. Portia,” Aleksi said and we both shook hands. “You are just in time Mr. Aleksei.” I nicely approached him. He also introduced himself to Seiza. “Seiza Arison, Nice to work with you, Mr. Franz.” Seiza politely introduced herself.

We started the meeting and talk about the plans for his app. Aleksei is running a delivery service company that caters to delivery locally and internationally. “I have four hundred branches all over the world and I decided to officially open an app wherein a seller and a buyer can communicate easily to avoid traffics,” Aleksei told us his idea.

“I’ll be glad to work on such a functioning app like that. Here are some ideas I came up with last night I hope you somehow find something very helpful and feel free to do changes.” I suggested some ideas to him. “I see this will be great to discuss with my partner,” Aleksei said. “Why don’t you invite your partner so we can talk about this matter personally.” Seiza suggested to Aleksei.

“Yes, I did invite him. He just has some sort of a business meeting.” Aleksei said and with that, a man enters the room. “Hey, over here Sherlock,” Aleksei calls out for him and my eyes widen at the man in front of us now. What a surprise to see him here. “Good Afternoon everyone, pardon my late appearance,” Sherlock said and introduced himself.

“Sherlock Denver, I am part of Aleksei’s business.” He introduced himself. I saw Seiza’s eyes full of rage but she professionally shakes hands with him. “Seiza Arison, head developer. It’s so nice to work with you, Mr. Sherlock.” Seiza professionally handles the situation between her rage and the work environment. “Portia Zira, the Head Engineer of this project.” I as will introduce myself.

“Nice to work with you, Portia. It’s been a long time.” Sherlock said meaningfully. My brows frowned at his action. He could just act like he doesn’t know me at all. “You both know each other too?” Aleksei asked him. “Yes, we are old classmates.” I immediately answered because I know him he would casually tell Aleksei who I am to him. I smirk curved on his face. This donut.

“She’s right.” Sherlock agrees with me. What does this man want? “That’s nice, we will have a very nice environment as we are friends,” Aleksei said very calmly and happily. “I hope so.” Seiza mumbled to herself. “Do you have something to say? Ms. Seiza?” Sherlock asked Seiza with his smirk plastered on his face, he heard what she says and he was trying her patience. How could he do this to Seiza who introduced him to me? They are friends back then.

“Nothing I just want to start the discussion so we can finish early so both of you can still attend some more appointments.” Seiza answered and smiles at him. We talked about the platform plan and adjustments and with that my imagination already worked on the project. I think I can finish the sample later at night.

We finished the meeting and separates our ways. Seiza and I goes back to my office and Aleksei with Sherlock made their way out of the building. My mind is busy thinking about the project so I choose to be silent and draw on my tab as soon as we get back to the office. “That jerk. When did he ever get back here? And wow he’s interested in business now.” Seiza rants.

“I wanted to punch his smug face but I have to keep myself professional.” Seiza lets out her frustration. “If he ever tries to get on you again I won’t think twice and will punch him right away.” She added and stops maybe she realize I’m not talking at all. She waves her hand at me and that made me came back from my thoughts. “Are you okay Portia?” Seiza worriedly asked me.

“Yes, I am just fine. I’m sorry, I was busy thinking about the project.” I told her. “Sorry for interrupting your planning.” Seiza apologized to me. “It’s fine I’m almost done with the plan,” I told her. They know me I construct my projects ahead of time my mind before plotting them into a paper. Airi enters happily.

“So how was the business meeting? Is it a Deal?” She asked. “It’s a deal.” I happily announce and she gets more excited and hugs us. “Yes but Sherlock is part of the project.” Seiza disappointedly told Airi that made Airi’s brows frown. “That jerk?” Airi said shocked. “Yes, he’s a business partner of Aleksei,” I answered.

“When did he ever become interested in business?” Airi asked so shocked. “I don’t know but I feel so irritated.” Seiza said. “Well, we can’t do anything about it now. What we should focus on now is to finish the project so we can finish feeling with him.” I told to the two girls and they agreed. “Anyways let’s keep this a happy day. Let’s celebrate at the newly opened restaurant five blocks away here.” Airi suggested which made Seiza excited.

We had a celebration after work and had fun ending the tiring night. I just hope Sherlock won’t do anything to destroy me again.