Closing the Door

[Anton's P.O.V]

It was then that I realized I was about to enter this place. I couldn't let go and was eager to see it for myself. I couldn't stand the agony of not being able to find out anything.

I glanced at the middle-aged man, who was probably guarding the opera house; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to stop me so quickly. It suddenly dawned on me that Kirk might have been right; perhaps coming during the day would be more appropriate.

I quickly withdrew my hand and apologized, "I'm sorry."

I turned to look at Kirk, stepping back to be on the same page with him. I took another look at the opera house and was ready to leave with Kirk.

"Wait a moment."

The middle-aged man suddenly stopped us.

My steps halted, and I turned to ask him, "Is there something you'd like to tell us, sir?"

Kirk also looked puzzled, his gaze filled with confusion as he watched the middle-aged man.