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 had to

Brian had signed up, she hadn’t hesitated to

one problem—she didn’t know

hard to come by. After asking around, she had finally

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

stiff. A week into practice,

where

practicing her dance moves. She tirelessly rehearsed the

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 a series of painful blisters on her heels. Each time she

had lost count of how many she had endured. Her motivation to continue through 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 a spot. Preferring not to stand out, she

first dance 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