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Kartik Shekhawat

Despite the scars of a love that once burned bright, Kartik refuses to let the past chain him down. His heart has known betrayal, the kind that twists like a dagger and leaves echoes in the quietest moments. The breakup was brutal—raw words exchanged in the heat of hurt, shattered dreams left in the wreckage of what once felt unbreakable. And yet, here he stands, not as a man broken, but as one reforged.

There are nights when the ghosts of yesterday whisper, when memories creep in like an uninvited storm, but he has learned to weather them. He does not drown in regret; he does not beg for a love that chose to walk away. Instead, he meets the world with a defiant smile, a fire in his soul that refuses to be extinguished.

Moving on is not about forgetting—it’s about reclaiming himself. It’s about laughter that no longer tastes bitter, about waking up with a purpose beyond what was lost. His past may have shaped him, but it does not define him. And if love should find him again, it will meet a man who knows his worth, who carries his scars not as burdens but as proof that he has survived—and will thrive.

Ira Agnihotri

Ira has spent her whole life in a land that never truly felt like home—until now. With a suitcase full of dreams and a heart bursting with excitement, she’s finally returning to her own country, ready to embrace every moment like a rom-com heroine on the brink of her next big adventure.

She’s sunshine wrapped in mischief, a walking embodiment of all things cute, sweet, and effortlessly beautiful. The kind of girl who spills coffee on her shirt five minutes before a big moment but laughs it off like it’s part of the charm. She romanticizes life in the best way—turning every ordinary moment into something magical, even if it’s just dancing around her room to old Bollywood songs or dramatically sighing at sunsets like she’s in a movie montage.

And of course, in the grand script of her life, love has a starring role. She’s dreamt of meeting him—the nice, charming, melt-your-heart kind of man who’ll look at her like she’s made of stardust. Whether it’s in a bustling market, at a quaint bookstore, or through a hilariously disastrous meet-cute involving a runaway dog, she knows he’s out there somewhere.

But until then, she’s busy soaking in every bit of her new-old world—rediscovering childhood streets, getting way too emotional over home-cooked meals, and making every moment feel like a fairytale. Because if there’s one thing she believes in, it’s this: life is a love story, and hers is just getting started.

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Kartik Shekhawat never thought he'd be the kind of man to hesitate when it came to love. But after a painful breakup shattered his trust, he's spent years keeping his heart locked away. Moving on feels impossible-until fate intervenes. When his cousin introduces him to Ira Agnihotri, a family friend who has just moved back to Delhi, he agrees to meet her. Not because he believes in second chances, but because he's tired of being stuck in the past.

Ira is everything Kartik no longer allows himself to be-hopeful, open-hearted, and ready to embrace love without fear. For her, romance is meant to be soft, effortless, and filled with joy. She wants a love story, not a battlefield. But Kartik is distant, his silences heavy with unspoken fears. He sees the world in shades of caution, while she walks through it with unshaken belief in love's magic.

Their match is arranged, but their differences are glaring. Kartik is guarded, weighed down by the past, while Ira is ready to dive into a future full of possibilities.

Two strangers, brought together by an arranged match, now stand at the crossroads of what could be.

As they navigate their contrasting personalities, unexpected sparks fly. But will Kartik's fears sabotage their growing bond, or will Ira's warmth be enough to melt the walls around his heart?

But how do you build something real when one of you is afraid to fall? And how long can Ira hold on before she realizes that love, no matter how patient, still needs to be met halfway?

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