The days following Vikram's marriage proposal were a blur of excitement, anticipation, and a growing sense of overwhelming responsibility. Riya hadn't quite expected the whirlwind of emotions that would follow. Saying yes to Vikram had been the easiest part. But now, with the reality of wedding preparations setting in and the pressure of balancing her professional life, Riya found herself stretched thin.

The first thing that hit her was how fast everything moved. Vikram's corporate life was demanding, and his commitment to the wedding seemed to have taken on a pace that made Riya dizzy. Meetings, phone calls, venue scouting, guest lists—it was all happening so quickly, and while she wanted to enjoy the process, her heart felt like it was being pulled in different directions.