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

felt so right; it was unbearable to think

“Tracy… Tracy…”

that after their moment of intimacy, as

into her heart,

the love, the sweetness, the

How utterly humiliating.

to

taken every bit of

world’s biggest fool,” she

her, chilling

tucking Brian into bed, Rachel

a robe

settled on her, soaking into

a creeping cold

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

have you been? Why did it take so long

her eyes to his, her voice laden with an unasked question. “Do you even know who

wearing thin. Only moments ago, she had been desperately holding onto

ridiculous,” he said, full

eyes, Rachel thought, she

a delicate, petite girl, almost appearing

made her noticeable in any

out, even in high school. Tall and elegant, her physique was the kind many boys admired and longed for. Driven by a deep-seated need

did you decide

already drifted off to

next morning, a splitting headache

body was sore and drained of

as if she had been

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

to the hospital?” Rachel

“Everything okay?” Brian asked.

me? It shouldn’t take long,” she spoke

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

Rachel’s enthusiasm was doused.

she murmured, “If you’re too

exited the room without