Dil Se Seoul Tak Chapter 2: Kismat Call

Chapter 2: Kismat Call

A week later – late night in you’s bedroom

📧 [New Email Notification] > From: HYBE.Global Subject: Congratulations! You're Shortlisted 🎉

you (staring at screen, whispering)

y/u

"No. No way. I—WHAT?!"

[She jumps out of bed, bangs her shin on the desk]

y/u

"OW! But—oh my god. I got in?! I GOT IN?!"

[Calls out]

y/u

"Maa! Papa! COME QUICK!!"

[Living Room – 2 minutes later]

Dad (half-asleep)

y/u dad

"you, is everything okay?"

Mom (concerned)

y/u mom

"What happened beta?"

yous (shaking phone)

y/u

"I got shortlisted! I’m going to Seoul for the HYBE bootcamp!"

[Silence. Dad sits down slowly.]

y/u dad

"Seoul... South Korea? Alone?"

y/u

"Yes, Papa! It’s real—they’re flying selected dancers there for training! BTS is mentoring! This is my once-in-a-lifetime chance!"

Dad (frowning)

y/u dad

"It’s too far. It’s not safe. Who will take care of you there?"

Mom (quietly)

y/u mom

"Let her finish, ji."

you (voice trembling)

y/u

"I know it's scary. I’m scared too. But you always told me to chase my dreams. This is mine."

[Dad gets up and leaves without a word. you's face falls.]

Mom (softly, squeezing her hand)

y/u mom

"He’ll come around. He just worries... You’re his little girl."

[Three days later – Mumbai Airport]

Dad (holding her boarding pass)

y/u dad

"Flight to Seoul, eh? I still don’t like it."

y/u

"I know, Papa."

Dad (hugs her tightly)

y/u dad

"Call me every day. Don’t skip meals. And... just be careful."

(tearing up)

y/u

"I will. Thank you."

Mom (slipping ladoos into her bag)

y/u mom

"For the girls at the dorm. Tell them it’s Indian mithai."

[They all laugh, tears mixing with smiles.]

Airport Announcement

“Flight AI 316 to Seoul – now boarding.”

you (to herself, walking to the gate)

"This is it. From Mumbai to Daegu. Dil se... Seoul tak."

Thank you for giving your time 🫂

byeeee byeeee

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