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.

flowed down Rachel’s cheeks as she gazed

so right; it was unbearable

“Tracy… Tracy…”

as Brian rested wearily beside her, it was Tracy’s name

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

the gentleness—had they been intended for

How utterly humiliating.

on Rachel that, from beginning to end, it had

taken every bit of it

the world’s biggest fool,” she told herself

through her, chilling her

Brian into bed, Rachel

in a robe and paced the

settled on her, soaking

a creeping cold

beneath the covers, Brian

Why did it take so long for

with an unasked question. “Do

his patience wearing thin. Only moments ago, she had been desperately holding onto him, pleading for his undivided love. Now,

ridiculous,” he

eyes, Rachel thought,

Before, she had been a delicate, petite girl,

figure hardly made her noticeable

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

why did you decide

had already

a splitting

sore

as if she had

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

drive me to the hospital?” Rachel managed to sit up

“Everything okay?” Brian asked.

off. Can you come with me? It shouldn’t take long,” she spoke without much

her a brief look, appeared to consider it, then said,

Rachel’s enthusiasm was doused.

a lowered head, she murmured, “If you’re too busy,

exited the