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.

set a rule: if a student agreed to participate, it automatically meant they had to accept any

learned that Brian had signed up, she

problem—she didn’t know how to

weren’t 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 fees, however, were

been enough. She had also borrowed

before, so her initial movements were notably stiff. A week into practice, she had made

is where your

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

hours of persistence and hard work, she began to understand 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

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

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

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.