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.

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

was just one problem—she didn’t know how

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 borrowed a significant sum

were notably stiff. A week into practice, she

is where

ball fast approaching, she dedicated all her spare time outside of studying to practicing her dance moves. She tirelessly rehearsed the steps day and night, even while eating, running them through

found herself practicing alone in the large rehearsal space. Wearing high heels for extended periods and the

she knew it, she had lost count of how many she had endured. Her motivation to continue through the pain

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

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