DIL JAANTA HAI | chaashnee

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"I heard you've stopped ignoring people?"

Leaning against the counter opposite him, I stare right into his dark brown eyes. "Don't worry, you haven't cleared the list yet. Why aren't you out there? You seem to be Arnav's crowd."

"Bagging deals in a private welcome party?" He pours himself a glass. "You've clearly not figured me out yet."

"Oh really?" I tilt my head to the side. "What are you really like then? Clearly not a party animal either."

"Just like you. Hating situations that ignore my humane side."

Silence follows his sentence, not the uncomfortable one, but the one where there's no need to speak something.

Recapping the bottle, I give out a small smile. "If that's your way of bagging a deal with the Deewan Industry, let me tell you, you're talking to the wrong person."

His small, ever present smirk transforms into a smile continuing into a low laugh, as he shook his head.

Turning my back to him, I place the now quarter filled water bottle back in the refrigerator when he says, "You know, I have some theories about you."

"Well, everyone does," I return back to my position. "What's your version of my sob story?"

"I wouldn't call it a sob story," he shrugs.

"Well, people won't exactly introduce me as a rainbows and unicorn person," I reply, folding my arms.

"People are just beliefs, Arvika," his smirk is accompanied by his shiny eyes reflecting in the dim lights. "And you? You're the most intriguing theory."

These are the songs that have strongly influenced me to create the plot. Many of them are related to the scenes of Dil Jaanta Hai. Hope you get the theme;
suggestions always welcomed ;)

× No Good in Goodbye (The Script)

× Saathi Re (Kapoor and Sons)

× Phir bhi yeh zindagi (Dil Dhadakne Do)

× Everybody (Ingrid Michaelson)

× Youth (Troy Sivan)

× Laakh Duniya Kahe (Talash)

× Kahaani Khatm Hai (Udaan)

× Moonlight (Grace Vanderwaal)

× Bezubaan (Piku)

× Bezubaan (ABCD 2)

× Phir Wahi (Jagga Jasoos)

× Believer (Imagine Dragons)

× Bolna (Kapoor and Sons)

× Gossip Girl (Grace Vanderwaal)

× I Feel Good (Anjaana-Anjaani)

× Ikk Kudi (Udta Punjab)

× The Last Time (Taylor Swift)

× Raat Baaki (Ittefaq Se)

× Bad At Love (Halsey)

× Vapour (5 Seconds of Summer)

× Broken Home (5 Seconds of Summer)

× Daaru Desi (Cocktail)

× Photograph (Ed Sheeran)

I have put a lot of efforts for this book, and I'd like to clear a few things first.

DJH is a book aimed at, but not restricted to, the Hindi Speaking Janata, mainly because more than few of the dialogues are in romanized Hindi. But all readers are more than welcomed. However, I have not provided the translations to the Hindi dialogues, and neither do I plan on doing so, because I do like the exclusivity the story is creating. Providing the translations in parenthesis, right after the Hindi line or at the end of the chapter turns me off as a reader, and often restricts the flow of the story. That being said, if you are having any problem understanding the Hindi portions, feel free to highlight that line and ask about it in the comment section, or DM me.

It's often said that each one of us is struggling in their own way, and yet when time comes, we try to highlight our struggles and undermine others'. This also implies that we are the main characters of our own stories, but that doesn't mean that we should be ignorant about others or consider that they lead better lives. We deal with what we are capable of dealing with, and Dil Jaanta Hai is an attempt with such a perspective under focus. This book deals with the idea that vulnerability is what makes you strong.

And so, if you are an Indian teenager, and a highschooler, you will relate to this book. Dil Jaanta Hai is a creation of my mind, and it would be nice and good and brilliant of you if you don't copy the concept. I have taken a huge risk by making this one in the Hinglish language, and I hope it won't be difficult to understand. Your votes, comments and reads are worshipped, trust me.

So if you're Indian/teenager/can relate to this/like this story/alien/homo sapiens/emotionally drained/too happy/anything else, please please please share this story with your friends, comment and vote!

Despite the fact that it would have been interesting, I do not have a caste for DJH. I always imagine myself and my imaginary friends influenced by my real life people in the caste. And as a reader, I know so do you. It would be quite interesting to know who you caste as the characters in here, and maybe in one of the future chapters I'll reveal my dream caste for DJH characters.

Till then, stay tuned!

~chaashnee

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