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.

down Rachel’s cheeks as she gazed at

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

“Tracy… Tracy…”

intimacy, as Brian

knife had been plunged deep into her heart, leaving her no chance

the love, the sweetness, the gentleness—had

How utterly humiliating.

to end, it

she had taken every bit

the world’s biggest

coldness swept through her, chilling her

tucking Brian into bed, Rachel

herself in a robe and paced the garden

on her, soaking into her

creeping cold overtook

covers, Brian drew her close.

have you been? Why did it

voice laden with an unasked question.

she had been desperately holding onto him, pleading

he

his eyes, Rachel thought, she

been a delicate, petite girl, almost appearing

made her noticeable in

kind many boys admired and longed for. Driven by a deep-seated need to compete, Rachel later devoted herself to fitness, transforming her body in a relentless pursuit to match

did you decide to marry me?”

already drifted off to

morning, a splitting headache awakened

body was sore and drained

was agony, as if she had

suit and adjusting his tie. The gentle morning light cast a glow on his sharp features, emphasizing his timeless good

drive me to the hospital?” Rachel

“Everything okay?” Brian asked.

with me? It shouldn’t take long,”

brief look, appeared to consider it, then

Rachel’s enthusiasm was doused.

lowered head, she murmured, “If you’re

exited the room without