The time has come

Jane, Aven, Melissa, and I are sitting at a cafe near Aven's place. It's raining outside. We can only hear the sound of rainfall and other people's chattering around us.

Jane- Where is Daniel?

Evelyn- He shut himself inside his room after our fight. He is saying that he will return to his world!![ Angry]

Aven- Well....that will be a win-win situation.

Melissa- You are saying this, You!!![Surprised] I thought you would oppose it most. If he returns there then Evelyn will be left behind!

Aven- So what is your plan then? If she trades her memories then Daniel will be left behind. Moreover, think rationally, It's better than forgetting someone.

Jane- Sometimes rationality doesn't work on us. Just think, This whole matter is fake. But it's real. It breaks every logic of reality and rationality. Feelings are something that is also beyond rationality. Anyway...what do you want to do, Eve?

Evelyn- I'm not gonna change my mind. Now... I'm just waiting for the men to come back. But when it happens.....I want all of you to be there for Daniel.

Aven- Ugh!!![Annoyed. Jane lied down her upper body on the table. Then got up instantly] Look, don't take me wrong. It's not because I don't care about you. I don't want to see you both getting separated from each other. Even if we help him, it'll be a very hard job for him to get you back. I'm just...worried for both of you!

Evelyn-[Smiling faintly. She holds Aven's hands.] I know. It'll be hard for him. That's why I need all of my friends. I know, I'm being greedy here, but I want him to live his own life like other humans.

Aven- Again!!!!

Melissa and Jane- This will be real fun!

We were surprised when Melissa and Jane both said the same thing and laughed looking at each other. It was hilarious!

Melissa- It will be super fun. This time Evelyn will be grateful to us for her love life and we will be the grand planner of it!

Jane- Yeah! No movie or drama. It will be a real-life mission!!!

Aven chuckles.

Evelyn- You sure are excited, aren't you?

Aven- Yep! Hehe!

Evelyn- You guys.....you know... I'm really scared!

Aven- Don't be. It will be an easy- peasy job for us. We can handle it.

Melissa- Yeah! Just give us a call when that guy comes for you and Daniel.

Evelyn- Okay. I will.

We parted after having a little chat. This time I told them everything. Now...let's just hope everything goes well. I wonder...what is Daniel doing now?

[Evelyn is home. Daniel is still inside his room. He shut himself after returning home yesterday. He even argued with Evelyn before shutting himself. What is he doing inside?]

Evelyn- Dan? Please...come out! I am getting worried here.

Daniel-......Go away, Evelyn.....Worry about yourself. I'm getting a new life. Don't be worried for me...think, what you are going to do when you become a shattered vessel without your memories gone...

Evelyn- If I realize that I've shattered...then I will be worried. What if I don't feel it?

No sound. I can't take this anymore! Why is he behaving like a kid now? I'm losing my calm here!!!

[Evelyn got hiped and slammed on the door. Thud!!]

Evelyn-Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

Dan- Evie.....

Evelyn- Come out, you...

[Daniel opened the door. But...Is it...Dan???? Why does he look...so sick and pale? It's as if before me it's not Daniel who is standing but only his hologram!! Daniel tried to hold Evelyn. But...when he rushed to her, he couldn't touch her. Rather he passed over her. What just happened?]

Daniel- Why, why can't I touch you anymore?

[Evelyn is scared! Its as if she is unable to move. She can feel fear through her spine. She feels a chill all over her body. Then...it has started! But why suddenly? Daniel didn't do any hard work lately. Then...then...what did he....]

Evelyn-Dan, what were you doing in your room?

Dan- I ... I...[Stammering in confusion while looking down]

Evelyn- Daniel!!!

Daniel- I was just thinking about you and was angry about....your decision. Just that. Why, why can't I hold you?

Evelyn- It has started. I've to do something... I've to do something. When is that guy gonna come back?[ I rushed to my phone and called Melissa.]

Melissa- Hello!

Evelyn- Mel...Melissa, I'm scared! It has started.

Melissa- Eve? What's wrong? Come down and tell me.

Evelyn- Daniel has started to fade. He is almost....I've to hurry. I've to do something. Please come here as soon as possible!

Melissa- Ye..yes. I'm on my way. Don't panic!

What should I do? What should I do?

last time, when that man was returning, I opened the portal on my own. He couldn't do that on his own! Maybe, I can do that again. But...what will I do after opening it?..... First, Let's just open it. Concentrate, Evelyn! Concentrate!

[Evelyn starts to focus on imagining a portal or doorway to Imaginary Land. Suddenly a door came in front of her. It's not a portal now. This is how the imagination works! Inside the door, Everything is dark. Evelyn looked back before going in. Daniel is sitting at a corner. But his legs are almost gone. " I've to hurry", Evelyn said to herself.]

Here goes nothing!!! Evelyn went inside the door.

[After a while. Evelyn has gone inside for almost three hours. Jane, Melissa, and Aven rushed to her house just after getting her call. They found Daniel as Evelyn told melissa. He was like thin air. Jut a shadow. The door is still here but it's not opening now. Jane tried to open it. But all went in vain. Its locked!... Suddenly, Aven pulled Melissa]

Aven- Melissa, look at Daniel!

Melissa turns toward Daniel and the sight surprises her. Daniel is becoming normal again! Is he...turning into a human? Then... Evelyn did it! Melissa turns to the door," Come back now, Evelyn."

Daniel hides his face inside his hands,"Evelyn! Evelyn!" He is crying,"I'm sorry, Evie. I'm sorry."