Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 34

Chapter 34:

Brian’s touch felt almost magical.

Each touch sent tingles cascading down her spine.

Bathed in soft yellow light, their surroundings took on a stunning quality.

Tonight, the moon shone with a special magic, a fine crescent adorning the sky. Gentle breezes made the white curtains at the windows dance, adding a cozy, tender vibe to the room.

Lying on the bed, Brian’s features were illuminated by moonlight, casting him in an almost ethereal glow.

The sharp edges usually evident in his demeanor had mellowed with the alcohol, lending him a softer, more approachable air. His lips, flushed a soft pink, seemed especially inviting.

Rachel found herself captivated, her thoughts drifting.

This man was deeply familiar to her.

He was the one she had tirelessly chased and yearned for over the years. He embodied maturity, authority, and charisma. He was irresistibly charming to her.

Despite all his qualities, his love for her was nowhere to be found.

What was she supposed to do? Despite everything, she remained hopelessly in love with him.

“Brian, has anyone ever mentioned just how charming you are?”

The serene ambiance of the night seemed to embolden Rachel. Her delicate fingers gently traced his features, each stroke filled with yearning.

“Of course, I’m naturally attractive,” Brian said, prompting laughter from Rachel. His confidence was unwavering.

Overwhelmed by her feelings, she pulled him into an embrace, her eyes lingering affectionately on his face.

“Brian, I love you! Promise me it’s only me you love, okay?”

At that moment, she embraced him tightly, appearing small and fragile. Brian leaned in close, their foreheads touching, his breaths short and urgent.

“Prove your love then. Kiss me!”

Without a moment’s hesitation—unlike ever before—Rachel’s quivering lips tentatively found his, before he deepened the kiss.

His touch was tender, his voice nearly dissolving her resolve.

cheeks as she gazed

way felt so right; it was unbearable to think of letting

“Tracy… Tracy…”

intimacy, as Brian rested wearily beside

instant, it felt as though a knife had been plunged deep into her heart, leaving

love, the sweetness, the gentleness—had they

How utterly humiliating.

from beginning to end, it had all

taken every bit of

biggest fool,”

through her, chilling her to

tucking Brian into bed, Rachel couldn’t

herself in a robe and

chilly morning dew settled on her, soaking

creeping cold

back in the bedroom and beneath the covers, Brian drew her close. His familiar scent

you been? Why did it take so

her eyes to his, her voice laden with an unasked question.

clue,” Brian replied, his patience wearing thin. Only moments ago, she had been desperately holding

are ridiculous,” he said, full of

Rachel thought, she must appear utterly

she had been a delicate, petite girl,

made her noticeable in any

even in high school. Tall and elegant, her physique was the kind many boys admired and longed for. Driven by a deep-seated need to compete, Rachel later devoted herself to fitness, transforming her body

why did you decide to marry

had already drifted off to

next morning, a splitting headache

was sore and drained

movement was agony, as if she had

and adjusting his tie. The gentle morning light cast

me to the hospital?” Rachel managed

“Everything okay?” Brian asked.

you come with me? It shouldn’t take

gave her a brief look, appeared to consider

Rachel’s enthusiasm was doused.

“If you’re too busy, I can manage

Brian exited the room without