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.

Rachel’s cheeks as she gazed at

felt so right; it was unbearable to think of letting

“Tracy… Tracy…”

was that after their moment of intimacy, as Brian rested wearily beside her, it

deep into her heart, leaving her no chance to speak. He had

the gentleness—had they been intended for

How utterly humiliating.

Rachel that, from beginning to end, it had all been

had taken every bit of

you’re the world’s biggest fool,” she told

her, chilling

bed,

in a robe

dew settled on her,

a creeping cold overtook

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

been? Why did it

laden with

she had been desperately holding onto him,

really are ridiculous,” he said,

thought, she

had been a delicate,

made her

many boys admired and longed for. Driven by a

did you decide to marry me?”

already drifted

morning, a splitting headache awakened

was sore

was agony, as if she had

a suit and adjusting his tie. The gentle morning light

me to the hospital?” Rachel managed to

“Everything okay?” Brian asked.

Can you come with me? It shouldn’t

a brief look, appeared to consider it, then said, “Ronald will

Rachel’s enthusiasm was doused.

you’re too busy, I can

Brian exited the