Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 16

Chapter 16:

“Nothing,” Rachel replied, her voice cold.

Tracy, having been dismissed curtly twice already, looked visibly annoyed.

However, she quickly masked her irritation with a cheerful grin and leaned forward. “Rachel, it seems Brian hasn’t been coming home at night lately, has he?”

A knot formed in Rachel’s chest.

Yet, her exterior remained cold as she retorted, “That’s none of your concern.”

With those words, she entered the elevator and desperately hit the button to close the doors, leaving Tracy standing alone outside.

Outside, Tracy seethed with rage, struggling to maintain her composure, powerless to respond.

Once inside her office, Rachel allowed her stoic facade to fall.

It seemed to her that Brian’s impatience was becoming blatant. He had moved in with Tracy right after she left. His actions were more desperate than she had anticipated.

If that wasn’t the truth, why would Tracy know he hadn’t been home for five days?

Rachel pondered this until the only logical conclusion surfaced.

“Ms. Marsh, here’s your coffee!” Samira interrupted her thoughts, entering with a cup of coffee.

As Rachel reached for it, she accidentally spilled the hot coffee on herself. The pain from the scalding coffee was immediate.

Samira reacted quickly, grabbing her arm. “Let’s run your hand under water.”

In a daze, Rachel followed her to the restroom, where she ran her hand under the tap, the cold water easing the burn. Her mind wandered, picturing Brian with Tracy.

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The more she dwelled on it, the more her mind ached.

It seemed relentless work was the only thing that could numb the pain in her heart.

That night, Brian was scheduled to appear at a charity gala.

Before, Rachel would have been the one to choose his attire for these events.

communication had broken

took over

several suits, Ronald couldn’t satisfy

suits were either the wrong color, out

found a fault with each

dismissed for the sixth time, Ronald was leaving when Tracy

“What’s the matter? You seem upset. Is it something to do with

or dislike Tracy, so after hesitating, he

a smile, “I thought it

minutes, she had laid several fashion suggestions

his face showing little

realizing his tone was too cold, he added with concern, “Are you

twirl, Tracy said, “Much better, actually, and I’m back at work. Look, I’ve even selected

mood shifted suddenly

His voice boomed toward the

hurried in, all smiles. “Did you

as he scattered the photos at Ronald’s feet. “Seems like you’re perfect at dodging work. I gave you a simple job, and you pass

Ronald felt utterly misrepresented.

I thought I might choose something nice for you. Also, you might need a date for the event.

finish, Brian

severe look. “Enough looking. I’ve decided on the sky-blue suit Rachel bought. It’s at my

avoid further mistakes, proceeded with

how to match them. Just take whatever

on it right now,” Ronald replied, relieved. He exhaled deeply

the office, Brian and Tracy were left

face. She nibbled

you want to see

mood sour from the past few days. To be precise, ever since his argument with Rachel, he hadn’t been in a good

more resilient than he had anticipated. She hadn’t reached out to him for five straight days. Previously, she wouldn’t have lasted five

five days of silence,

It’s not wise for you to be out and about. Take a few more

dismissed

face darkened

anticipated her attempts to be

attentive, perhaps even overprotective, always at her side, caring for her day and night. Yet, he had

her efforts, she couldn’t

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