Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 103

Chapter 103:

Jeffrey seized the opportunity to take several photos, promptly saving them.

“You don’t get to quit,” Brian said firmly. “No matter how you dance, if I’ve chosen you as my partner, then you are the best.”

Rachel had to concede. In that instant, such words would melt any woman’s heart. And she was certainly not immune.

“Shall we try a few more times?” he suggested warmly, looking for her agreement.

Instinctively, she nodded her assent. They began again, starting from scratch.

“Hold onto my waist,” he instructed.

“Alright,” she replied, bowing her head slightly as she carefully placed her hands around his waist.

He drew her in closer, reducing the distance between them even further.

only

“Understood.”

their movements began to align, and

the side, Jeffrey watched with a subtle

set up this dinner. Now, seeing no signs of discord between them, his worry

Brian, Rachel started

more run-through, then we’ll do the whole dance, okay?” Brian suggested

where it all

she nodded faintly in agreement. Yet, the extended session, coupled with her unusual choice to wear high heels, had left her heels sore, her skin blistered

was part of realizing the dream she had harbored

amiss, Brian asked with concern,

I’m fine!” Rachel

keen to maintain her composure, unwilling to expose even a hint

he gently picked her up and set

assure him, but Brian was already carefully lifting