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Samhitha Reddy has always been the responsible one.
At twenty-three, she is already the steady pillar of her family, a young engineer balancing work, bills, expectations, and the silent pressure of being the elder daughter. She wakes up early, plans everything, and never lets chaos win. Love, she believes, is a luxury she cannot afford.
Weddings, however, have other plans.
When her cousin Rohit's love marriage brings the lively Varma family into her life, Samhitha meets Ayaan Varma, the bride's younger brother. He is everything she avoids. Late. Carefree. Effortlessly charming. A man who rejected a stable corporate job to chase a business dream no one fully understands.
Their first impression? Disaster.
She thinks he's irresponsible.
He thinks she takes life too seriously.
But weddings are unpredictable. Between late-night decorations, misplaced rituals, family teasing, and conversations that stretch longer than intended, irritation slowly turns into curiosity. Curiosity turns into something far more dangerous.
Ayaan falls first.
Samhitha falls harder.
But for Samhitha, love isn't just about feelings, it's about timing, responsibility, and the fear of choosing herself for once. She has spent her life being strong for everyone else. Letting someone in feels like losing control.
Ayaan, however, has never been afraid of chaos.
And for the first time, he is willing to plan, not for himself, but for her.
As the wedding lights fade and real life begins, Samhitha must decide: will she continue living the life she carefully designed for others... or finally allow herself the one thing she never prioritized?
Sometimes, the most unexpected thing is love.
And sometimes, you really do have to save the date for trouble.