Hi, lovelies! <33

Thank you so much for giving Desperately Yours a chance. It truly means everything to me.

Before you dive in, here are a few little notes from your author <33:

1) English isn't my first language, so please excuse any small mistakes. I truly hope they don't disturb your reading experience.

2) If you enjoy the story, please vote and leave a comment. It takes only a second, but it means so much to me.

3) Silent readers are always welcome, but hearing your thoughts makes this journey even more special. Feel free to react, theorize, scream, or simply tell me what you think.

4) Please don't judge the characters too quickly. Especially Dhruv. Not everything is what it seems, and some parts of their story will only make sense as the plot unfolds.

5) This is a dark romance. Don't expect a sweet, healthy, or conventional love story. Dhruv isn't a hero, and Alisha isn't looking for a savior.

6) Themes may include: obsession, possessiveness, manipulation, domination, intimidation, violence, mafia/underworld elements, grief, emotional trauma, toxic dynamics, family conflicts, and mature themes.

7) This story is intended for 18+ readers only due to mature themes, emotional trauma, dark romance elements, and explicit sexual content. If you aren't comfortable with certain scenes, please skip them. I will add a "Mature Content Ahead" warning before explicit scenes.

8) Please check the Warnings & Tropes before reading. Some themes may be intense or uncomfortable for certain readers. Read according to your own boundaries.

9) Constructive feedback is always welcome, but kindness always comes first. Hate, disrespect, or personal attacks will not be tolerated.

10) This is entirely fictional. All characters, events, situations, companies, and relationships are products of my imagination. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.

11) Some Indian cultural references, family dynamics, Hindi terms, and traditions may appear throughout the story. I hope you enjoy discovering them along the way.

12) All aesthetics, edits, covers, banners, and visuals are created by me. Please don't copy, repost, or use them without permission.

13) Please don't plagiarize, repost, translate, or adapt this story, its plot, characters, or ideas in any form.

14) Updates may depend on my schedule, mood, and writing flow, so thank you in advance for your patience and support.

15) And most importantly — feel everything. Scream. Cry. Get frustrated. Fall for the characters. Question their choices. And let yourself get completely lost in their beautifully twisted world.

P.S. I held off publishing because I wanted everything perfect — it's finally ready. I hope you love it! <33

Last thing — if you enjoy the story, don't forget to vote, comment and support it. It helps more than you know and keeps me motivated to keep writing this book for you. Don't forget to follow me here on Scrollstack and on Instagram: @aishuwrts for updates, reels, spoilers, and more. Feel free to DM me anytime if you want to share your thoughts — I genuinely love talking to you.

I'll be updating chapters gradually. You can also read the story for free on Wattpad, so make sure to follow me there as well!

Thank you for being here and giving Desperately Yours a chance.
I hope you enjoy falling into the dangerous world of Dhruv Singhania and Alisha Mehra (our Dhrisha) <33

It was never meant to be a love story.
But some cages feel dangerously close to home.

𓆩 Happy reading, little doves!! 𓆪

— with love, your hopelessly romantic author,
Aish <3