Diary by Pooja at Inkitt

Summary

Vishaka is 22, a dreamer, and finally lands her first job in a top MNC after months of struggle. Leaving behind the comfort of home, her family’s warmth, and everything familiar, she moves to Edinburgh—excited, nervous, and full of hope. She’s learning to balance responsibility, independence, and self‑respect, slowly turning this new city into her own world. Between office deadlines, making new friends, quiet library afternoons, and wandering unfamiliar streets, Vishaka begins discovering herself. Then, in a library, she meets Lokesh—calm, mysterious, and quietly unforgettable. What starts as brief, confusing encounters grows into something deeper, something she can’t quite name. Life, she learns, doesn’t always follow the rules. Love can exist in fleeting glances, in memories, in silences. And sometimes, it’s one-sided. As the truths unfold, Vishaka must face heartbreak, loss, and the delicate line between imagination and reality. This is her story of growth, of unspoken love, of destiny, and of finding courage to stand on her own—of how some people touch our lives, briefly yet forever.

Genre: Drama

Author: Pooja

Status: Complete

Chapters: 2

Rating: n/a

Age Rating: 16+

A Job, A City, and a Dream

FINALLY, I got a job in a reputed top MNC after many months of struggle. I know I’m overwhelmed by this phase because this is where my real life starts. Oh! Sorry, guys. Hey, to all those reading this — I’m Vishaka. FYN SHIT. To get to the point, next week I’ll be joining as an Analyst....Blimey!!!!!!!

Wanna scream out like I’m the only girl who is overwhelmed, scared, and waiting for this one freaking moment. I'm not exaggerating. The only places I wandered were my school, college and probably to the libraries. But next week, I’m going to be in a place I haven’t even had in my wildest dreams! I’m still wondering how I’m going to survive there. I’m conceived about that a lot. I don't have the habit of being consumed by many thoughts, but I definitely agree that I'm a dreamer - either a daydreamer or a contemporary dreamer.

I always wondered why people are being obsessed with their responsibilities until my turn comes. After so many years of being messed up with my immature thoughts at the age of 22, I realized few things: Not taking too many advice from anyone, Being a standard women and not bending my own wishes and self-respect for anyone, and finally Balancing between the inner world of my thoughts against the outer world of action. Don’t depend on anyone, because no one comes with you forever. Sometimes, you must fight on your own.

After receiving heartfelt wishes and emotions from my family, I took my flight and arrived at Edinburgh Airport. By the next morning, I was officially employed. Nothing comes easily or on time. It’s always a balance between hope, consistency, and hard work. My wildest dream once felt like my whole world, until I met a persuasion strong enough to become my future there.