✔️The single housewife (Completed)

Friends

Era's POV

"You will love Deepa. She is really a dynamic personality. She used to manage the college fests every year. And handle the biggest inter-college events!" Muttered Deep enthusiastically as I tried cooking the breakfast.

Though it was painful because I was hearing my husband praising another woman, I again decided to divert my mind into the magical place and Neel.

Why the hell everyone had blue eyes? What are the criteria that I needed to fulfil to become the part of the town's population? Oh wait! Neel had asked me to meet him at 9 am sharp! Damn! it was already 8.

"I am sure Deepa is nice. But I have somewhere to go. Can you please have the breakfast yourself? Its right on the kitchen platform." I rushed.

I was aware of the Deep's shocked expressions behind my back. I had a habit of serving him his favorite breakfast lovingly and listening to his talks. We had developed a strange friendly bonding where he would talk and get the stress off his chest and I would listen to him, giving him my full attention. But today I didn't have the time. I had more important matter to attend to.

"Shall I drop you? It will take me 10 minutes to have the breakfast and then I can drop you wherever you want." he offered. In the normal circumstances I would have happily accepted the offer. However I wanted to be careful of not spilling the secret of the magical place.

"ummm no thanks. You do not need to bother." I gave him my cheerful smile and went away. It took me 10 minutes to get ready (I never use makeup so I guess its an additional time saver). I booked the cab using online app and rushed out of house before Deep could again offer me a lift.

Neel's POV

I looked at my watch. I was half an hour early to our meeting place. Yes, you guessed it right. It was the swing in the garden. Actually she couldn't get in or out of the portal without my presence and was yet to secure her approval. So I simply waited till she reached. I hoped that she didn't forget about our meeting.

I looked at my watch. Just 2 minutes left to 9 am. I was sure she would come on time. Though she was an introvert and clumsy, she seemed to be very specific about the time. Moreover she looked sincere. And did I mention how naturally beautiful she is? Just a little peep up and she would end up looking more attractive. I am attracted towards strong personality. Yet, she was an exception. Her homely, quiet, sincere and shy personality attracted me. I loved how her eyes would grow bigger whenever any doubt would come in her head. I loved how she would twirl her dupatta whenever she would feel nervous. I knew that it was almost impossible to make her a part of the Cerulean city. Because she didn't fit any criteria but I had grown up watching her play during her vacations. And I knew that she would succeed if she worked hard.

"Hi!" shouted Era as she stepped down the auto and paid him the fare. The driver of the auto rikshaw stared at me as if he had seen something unusual. It is usually very uncommon to see someone with blue eyes, pale skin and tall frame. I was aware that I was handsome. Got a lot of stares whenever I stepped in the outer world. I wondered if my looks or personality affected Era.

"Thank God I am on time!" she almost heaved as she checked her watch. Yes, she was on time.

"Its good that you are on time. But please try to be early. I am super excited to introduce you to my friends." I couldn't hide my excitement. Her eyes twinkled too. We shared the common sentiment.

We hurried towards the first floor. I opened the door. The door was programmed in such a way that only a member would be able to open it. Though it didn't have the lock, it would open whenever a member would touch its handle. It was a biometric lock that recognized our fingerprints.

"Now I know why I am unable to open it. Earlier, I had tried to open it so many times. I had also wondered why it didn't open even though it wasn't locked." she smiled.

We both entered the portal. There was a garden near the entrance. Under its shed, were my best friends, who waved at our direction. We went towards them as they welcomed us.

"Hi everyone this is my friend Era."

"Thank God, you have finally brought her!" exclaimed Nisha. Era took a deep breath and shyly complimented her for her beautiful blue eyes and smooth red haired. Nisha simply smiled sweetly and thanked her for the compliment.

"Please introduce me so that we can hang out with together next time." winked a blue eyed guy in matching sweatshirt. He was Mihir. My childhood buddy. Mihir was an attractive flirt. However I trusted him because I knew that he would never ever steal my girl, in case I ever have a girlfriend.

Era blushed and looked awkward. After an awkward silence, we all decided to go to the pub. It was the daytime so there wont be more people.

"I have a few questions." she whispered as we walked together.

"You can also ask them to me, my lady. Though, I am sure that your questions would feel inferior against your beauty." Flirted Mihir who heard her and she instantly grabbed her "dupatta".

"I...I..." she tried to sleep, looking down at the Earth. I rolled my eyes towards Meet and signaled him to shut up. However, Mihir was busy enjoying the apparent awkwardness in the air.

Things became normal when Nisha jabbed her elbow into Mihir's stomach (the way he shouted, I am sure he was hurt) and laughed. And playfully warned him not to tease Era. But that gave out a clear message.

We went to the pub and ordered our drinks. Era sat with me, scared to face Mihir. Though her shyness was adorable, I was worried. If she remained underconfident like that, how would I convince the council to include her to be the part of this world? Damn girl, can't you become a little bit confident? I decided to hide my frustration. I didn't want her to worry. I had to solve her never ending questions. One thing at one time.

Era was too shy to order so I ordered "blue lagoon", my favorite drink for her. The bartender greeted her as he recognized her from the previous day. His eyes was in the shade of darker blue. Era seemed to notice that and looked at me questioningly.

"Shoot!" I laughed and me, Nisha and Mihir braced ourselves for her questions. I was confident about one thing. My friends would understand my desire to induct her into this land and would support me no matter what.