A Blessing

"What did he say?" Sanya curiously asked Rain as soon as the phone call ended.

"He wants to meet me tomorrow, to discuss the divorce," Rain replied with a sigh. She had expected this. Who in their right mind would want to stay married to a stranger? She then thought for a moment before asking, "By the way, do you have my documents with you right now?" 

Rain had handed all her important papers to Sanya's care, since Sanya was a loyal friend who helped her handle many aspects of her life, including her recent apartment purchase.

"I passed them over to Clifford," Sanya replied. "Do you want them back immediately?" 

Rain nodded. Like Sanya, Clifford was one of her closest and most trusted friends who was very adept with computers. He was also her fund manager, one who handled her investments.

"I will get this investigated, Sanya. It's serious— it's fraud. Someone impersonated me without my knowledge. I won't let this slide!" Rain emphasized with a dark expression. "I'll call Brandon to look into it as well. It's unsettling, especially with this unexpected marriage."

"Ahhh, y-yes… Right! You should investigate this, of course," Sanya replied with an awkward smile. 

Ignoring her friend's behavior, Rain grabbed her mobile phone to call Brandon. However, Sanya quickly stopped her by the hand and suggested, "How about you let me handle it? You already have a lot on your plate. I'll coordinate with Brandon regarding this matter." 

For a brief second, Rain wanted to argue. However, she honestly felt like she had no more energy left in her. As such, she simply nodded.

"Trust me, alright? Also, did you have dinner already?" Sanya asked and Rain shook her head. "Come. I'll prepare something for you quickly. We need our stomachs full before drinking alcohol!" 

Without prompting, Sanya quickly pulled Rain with her to the table to sit while she grabbed anything available from her kitchen to cook a quick meal. 

A brief silence passed, and soon, Sanya served a honey soy glazed salmon on the table. "Here, let's eat first," her friend offered. 

Rain smiled. "Thank you." 

The two of them then started eating. For a while, they focused on their dinner, but Sanya eventually broke the silence by commenting, "I would be surprised if Mr. Clayton simply let you go after what happened. They're so heartless. You do so much for them, but they always try to ruin your life!"

Rain nodded in agreement. Sanya continued. "You know what? You should stay married to Alexander Lancaster. He's powerful. He can protect you! This marriage is a blessing!" 

"But this Alexander wants to talk about divorce already, Sanya," Rain retorted. She narrowed her eyes. "And how did you know he's not a powerful psychopath?"

"He's not a psychopath! He's just a workaholic! He became the Vice Chairman and CEO of the Lancaster group when he was just twenty-two. He's a prodigy in the business world!" Sanya gushed. "Not only is he handsome, he's the wealthiest bachelor in the country! Rain, you're married to the man every woman wants!"

Rain simply rolled her eyes. The Alexander that she met was awfully rude to her. If any woman wanted him, they must have not met him, and she said so to Sonya. 

"He does have a reputation for being aloof with women. He is intensely private and hates to socialise," Sanya admitted easily. "No one is perfect." 

Rain shook her head at her best friend's delusions and showed her a photo of her marriage certificate. Maybe there was more than one Alexander Lancaster in the city, and she got the abominably rude one. "Is this the man you're talking about?"

Sanya nodded with a grin. "That's definitely him!"

Rain paused in confusion. "How did you even meet him? Didn't you say he was intensely private and hated socialising, especially with women? Someone like him would pay a fortune to keep even his photos away from the public eye."

Sanya gulped, and with a twitch in her mouth, answered, "I expect you to be the best lawyer soon with how meticulous you are, my friend."

Rain chuckled at the joke. "So? How did you manage to get to know him, huh?"

"Rain, do I need to remind you that I'm part of the matchmaking company Venus, which specializes in helping upper-class people find love?" Sanya reminded her with a pout. "A lot of women in the upper class want Alexander Lancaster! That was how I was able to see his profile!"

Rain conceded to her friend. Sanya had a point. If there was someone who would know all the information on prominent bachelors in their country, it would be Sanya.

Suddenly, Rain's phone beeped. Quickly, she checked who messaged her.

Father Tim: Get a divorce this instant. If you don't, I won't let you see your Aunt Melanie again.

Rain's jaw tightened as she read the message. She then showed it to Sanya, who sighed in exasperation. 

"What else did we expect from your father?" Sanya scoffed. "Ignore it." 

As if the text message was not enough, her mobile phone started ringing. Rain took a deep breath before answering it. This man was persistent.

"You think you can just do what you want?! Not in this family, Rain. Get a divorce or you'll face the consequences of disobeying me!" her father barked. "I've fed you and clothed you for so many years, it's time you finally contributed to this family!"

"Mr Clayton, didn't you disown me just hours ago?" Rain asked tersely. "Is your memory failing?"

"How dare you talk back to me! I'll make your life a living hell, you wretched child-" Before he could say anything more, Rain hung up on him. Sanya had a look of sympathy on her face. 

"So what is it now? Are you really going to divorce Alexander Lancaster like he wants?" Sanya asked.

Rain's face grew dark. "Over my dead body. Sanya, I need you to tell me everything you know about Alexander. I'm going to make him stay married to me, no matter what!"