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.

avoid awkward refusals, the event organizers had set a rule: if

had signed up, she hadn’t

just one problem—she

to come by. After asking around, she had finally managed to book an appointment with a highly recommended teacher. The fees, however, were astronomical. She had spent every last cent of her savings on the

enough. She had also

were notably stiff. A week into practice, she had made minimal progress, and

where your

fast approaching, she dedicated all her spare time outside of studying to practicing her dance moves. She tirelessly rehearsed the steps day and night,

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

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

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 Brian meant those further back in the line might not get a chance at all. Luckily, she was early enough to secure

the dance floor captivated everyone. Tracy’s gown struck a stunning balance between elegance and allure, drawing all