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.

to invite a partner to dance. To avoid awkward refusals, the event organizers had set a rule:

Rachel learned that Brian had signed up, she

one problem—she

cheap, and good instructors were hard to come by. After asking around, she had finally managed to book an appointment with a highly recommended teacher. The

She had also borrowed

were notably stiff. A week into practice,

is where your

dance moves. She tirelessly rehearsed the steps day and night, even while eating, running them through

the basics. She often found herself practicing alone in the large rehearsal space. Wearing high heels for extended periods and the lack of adequate

lost count of how many she had endured. Her motivation to continue through the

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 Brian meant those further back in the line might not get a chance at

everyone. Tracy’s gown struck a stunning balance between elegance and allure, drawing all eyes to her. Her hair cascaded down like fluid silk,