Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 101

Chapter 101:

“Sure.”

Rachel had been about to refuse, but Brian was already on his feet, bowing slightly and extending his hand toward her like a true gentleman. “I don’t know how to dance. Let’s skip it.” It wasn’t an excuse.

She genuinely had no idea how to dance.

She had never been exposed to it growing up, and as a result, her movements always felt stiff and uncoordinated. The first time she had ever been drawn to the idea of dancing was in college—when she had seen Brian and Tracy moving effortlessly across the floor together.

It had been during her sophomore year at a university-hosted ball.

been free to invite a partner to dance. To avoid awkward refusals, the event organizers had set a rule: if a student agreed to participate, it automatically meant they

signed up, she hadn’t hesitated to

problem—she

After asking around, she

that hadn’t been enough. She had also borrowed a significant sum from

tried dancing before, so her initial movements were notably stiff. A week into practice, she had made minimal progress, and the

where

studying to practicing her dance moves.

space. Wearing high heels for extended periods

she knew it, she had lost count of how many she had endured. Her motivation to continue through the pain was fueled by the anticipation of dancing

at 7 p.m. that night. Determined to secure a dance with Brian, she arrived early to get in line. It was essential to be at the front, as the popularity of invitees like

featured Brian and Tracy as partners. Their presence on the dance floor captivated everyone. Tracy’s gown struck a stunning balance between elegance and allure, drawing all eyes to her. Her hair cascaded down