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

felt so right; it was unbearable

“Tracy… Tracy…”

intimacy, as Brian rested wearily

deep into her heart, leaving her no chance

the love, the sweetness, the gentleness—had they been intended

How utterly humiliating.

Rachel that, from beginning to

every bit of

world’s biggest fool,” she

through her, chilling

tucking Brian into bed, Rachel couldn’t

herself in a robe and

morning dew settled on her, soaking into her

creeping cold overtook

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

did it take so long for

laden with

she had been desperately holding onto him, pleading for

ridiculous,” he said, full

Rachel thought, she must appear utterly

been a delicate, petite

hardly made her

elegant, her physique was the kind many boys admired and longed

decide to marry

already

a splitting

was sore and drained of

agony, as if she

getting ready, donning a suit and adjusting his tie. The gentle morning light cast a glow on his

to the hospital?” Rachel managed to sit up and

“Everything okay?” Brian asked.

you come with me? It shouldn’t take long,”

a brief look, appeared to consider it,

Rachel’s enthusiasm was doused.

you’re

exited the