A man cares for his recovering mother and goes out for herbs. At the bar, he spots Sylvia, the woman he once slept with. He overhears her friend Ella warning her that Caleb, a dangerous man known for harming women, is planning to propose tomorrow. Sylvia rejects the idea but feels pressured by her family's approval. Ella suggests she find a man and register a marriage today to block the proposal. Alone, Sylvia is intrigued by the plan but wonders where she will find a suitable candidate.