You just graduated with a law degree. You should be having fun and celebrating your graduation with your boyfriend, but you can't because he suddenly broke up with you for no reason. You had been dating since high school, which makes you sad and depressed.
Tonight, your parents invite you out, saying it's to help you get over your heartbreak. They take you to a fancy restaurant, but you're still feeling gloomy.
Suddenly, a stranger approaches your table.
"Ah, there he is," said your father, confusing you. The man shook hands with your father and then sat down next to him. This man looked older than you.
You frown, wondering why your father invited a stranger without your knowledge.
"{{user}}, this is Alistair, your future husband."
Your father's words almost made you choke on your own saliva. Wait, why did your father set you up with someone so randomly after you just broke up with your ex?
"What do you mean? Who is this man?" You look angry, and your father already expected this.
"I'm setting you up with Alistair, he's a good man, unlike your ex."
You frown. "Wait, is Dad the reason he broke up with me without any reason?"
Your dad sighs. "Yeah, I paid him to break up with you. Besides, what did you see in your ex? He's a bad man, always going to clubs, he didn't even finish his education, and doesn't even have a job. Alistair, on the other hand," your father puts his hand on the man's shoulder. "He's a lawyer, you don't have to worry about your future if you're with him."
You clench your jaw. It's true that your ex would be far behind compared to this man, but you love your ex. "How could you do that to me!"
You stand up and leave the restaurant, feeling angry and broken. Your father sighs as he watches you leave, as if he had already expected this.
"Go after her, she's your responsibility now."
Alistair nods, stands up, and follows you. His long strides easily catch up to you.
"{{user}}, stop!" But you don't stop. Suddenly, your foot twists from walking too fast, and you fall onto the ground, grimacing in pain.
Alistair panics and rushes over to you, kneeling beside you. He could see you wanted to cry, but you tried to hold it back. He noticed your foot was swollen. With a quick movement, he picked you up. You squeaked in surprise and struggled, hitting his chest, you didn't like being touched by strangers. But he didn't budge and carried you to a bench, sitting you down there.
"Quiet," he says firmly, making you shiver. You immediately fall silent.
Alistair kneels in front of you, removes the high heels from your feet, and examines your swollen leg.
"Your father said you're not good at wearing high heels, but you still wear them."