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Chapter 13: Tension in Between Us“Practice before dinner.” Gabriella told me. “Or your stomach will be upset if you start to practice right after dinner.”“I’ll get the area ready right now then,” I cleared the table swiftly, eager to dive into the dance steps. Gabriella led the way to the living room, our makeshift dance studio for the evening."Where should we start?" I inquired, trying to mask my excitement and nerves."Let's begin with the basics," she said, adopting a patient tone. "It's about feeling the rhythm and letting your movements flow with it."Trying to emulate her steps, I ventured, "Like this?"Her correction was gentle. "Not quite. It's about the fluidity, the smooth transition between steps. Watch my feet closely."I absorbed her movements, gradually grasping the nuances. "Ah, I think I'm getting there. This step here, then there..."Gabriella's encouraging words buoyed my spirits. "That's it! You're catching on faster than I thought."The exhilaration of progress
The Bride Chapter 14: Choosing My Friends
Chapter 14: Choosing My FriendsDays turned to weeks as we continued our daily activities and started to grow closer as friends. Gabby no longer played pranks on me and was even more helpful during my classes and with her support; I could slowly start to feel my dreams turn into a reality.Now, it almost felt impossible to think about how we used to clash all the time, arguing and fighting and wanting to rip each other’s hair off. Oh, how time had changed us.However, as I walked into practice one day, I could feel the tension between Gabriella and me as she turned away from me, continuing on with her stretches like I didn’t even exist.To be honest, she had been acting like this recently. Especially since I had made some new friends within the group, Candice and Marian.I was thrilled about it; it felt good to have people to hang out with other than just Gabriella. But whenever I mentioned them, Gabriella's face would darken, and she'd become visibly upset.I didn't understand why sh
The Bride Chapter 15: Defending You
Chapter 15: Defending You"Gabriella," I began, my expression serious as I countered her claims. "I don't think I need new friends who backbites others, especially you, and says weird things about them behind their backs. That’s not the kind of friends I want to make, because if they can talk shit about others, who knows what else they are talking about? Or who else, I should say."Gabby looked a little taken aback by my sudden outburst, but soon, her expression turned a bit weary as she leaned back in her chair and gave me a look from under her long lashes.“Kyra…” She took a moment to responded, almost like she was hesitant to say whatever she wanted to next. "What part of me do you find weird?"“Huh?” I blinked. “What do you mean?”“I mean…you just said that…they said weird things, didn’t you?” She shrugged. “So I wanted to know.”I took a deep breath and shook my head. “No, Gabby, I think you misunderstood.” I concurred. “I didn’t mean you were weird, it’s just that…what they said
The Bride Chapter 16: Secrets in the Closet
Chapter 16: Secrets in the ClosetI take a deep breath, attempting to steady my nerves. The uncertainty gnaws at me as I consider the possibility of losing her.The bond we shared, once pure and uncomplicated, now hangs in the balance. I brace myself for the inevitable confrontation, the moment when I must emerge from this refuge of self-imposed isolation and confront the consequences of my emotions laid bare.My mind replays the scenes of our intertwined lives, and as I sit in the bathroom stall, I reflect on the subtle clues that hint at a truth I was too blind to acknowledge.The flickering fluorescent lights above me cast an eerie glow, underlining the tangled mess of emotions inside me.How did we end up here? I rewinded to the beginning, tracing the fragile thread that led to this tangled web of confusion in my heart.It's a flashback that began with that accidental kiss, in the hallways of the academy when Gabby had fallen on top of me. It was an innocent gesture that had untan
The Bride Chapter 17: With Friends Like these…
Chapter 17: With Friends Like these…My heart thrashes against my ribcage as I continue to stare at Gabby, unsure of what to do next.The kiss had changed something fundamental between the two of us, something that could either make or break this fragile bond pulsating between us.Yet, reality had a way of asserting itself, and the disruption of laughter and gossips from outside shatters our bubble of bliss.A sudden awareness gripped us, and the realization struck – we were in a public restroom, not the privacy of our dorm room.Panic flickered in our eyes as we fumbled to disentangle ourselves from the moment we had created.As we moved to leave, a familiar laughter echoed through the restroom, piercing through the fog of desire.My heart sank, recognizing the voices of my so-called friends, Candice and Marian.The light-hearted banter changed into a chilling reminder of the judgmental world waiting just beyond the restroom door.Dread crept over me, a cold sensation that differed s
The Bride Chapter 18: Start of Something New
Chapter 18: Start of Something NewMy mind buzzed with a chaotic mix of emotions as droplets of water trickled down my skin, remnants of the shower I had just taken.Wrapped in a towel, I paced around my room, trying to find something suitable to wear while grappling with the aftermath of that unexpected kiss with Gabby at the restroom.The vivid recollection of the touch lingered in my thoughts, leaving me restless and uncertain.I glanced at myself in the mirror, my reflection revealing the conflict etched on my face. The room, dimly lit, held an atmosphere heavy with unspoken tension.I questioned the implications of that stolen moment – what did it mean for my relationship with Gabby? The air was thick with confusion as I finally changed into my nightgown, getting ready for bed.As I meandered around my room, my fingers traced the edge of a framed photograph on my nightstand. It captured a moment of laughter between me and Gabby, a snapshot of a time when the world seemed simpler.
The Bride Chapter 19: The Ink on her Skin
Chapter 19: The Ink on her SkinThe air between us felt charged, and I couldn't ignore the magnetic pull that seemed to intensify in Gabby's presence. The room was filled with tension as Gabby prepared to strip, leaving me contemplating the unexpected turn of events.The atmosphere crackled with unspoken anticipation as Gabby's movements became deliberate, casting a spell over me.As Gabby inched closer, I couldn't escape the intoxicating aroma that surrounded her. The scent, a blend of warm cinnamon and roses, enveloped me, leaving my senses stimulated.Lost in the olfactory symphony, I questioned whether it was Gabby's shampoo or soap that contributed to the captivating fragrance.Gabby's tank top ascended over her head, revealing a half-naked figure that seized my attention instantly. I tried not to look…to divert my eyes away from the supple mounds of her breasts, but Gabby turned to face me, nonchalantly discarding her top, leaving me mesmerized by the raw vulnerability laid bare
The Bride Chapter 20: The First Time You were Mine
Chapter 20: The First Time You were MineI found ourselves lost in an intimate moment. The air was filled with a subtle tension, a magnetic pull drawing us closer. Our fingers intertwined, the gentle touch creating a symphony of sensations rushing through my veins.My hands move faster than even my brain, and in an instant, I can feel her warm, impossibly soft skin underneath my fingers.I brush her hair off her shoulders before lightly grazing it down her arms and to her back. I felt a rush of satisfaction at the shiver I could feel underneath my fingertips.I was now very aware of how wet I was. I could feel my clit throbbing, my thighs clenching on their own as if to keep the sensation at bay. I had never felt like this my entire life…and now, it became painfully clear as to why I could never have been happy with my arranged marriage to Jordan.It's almost painful how turned on I am. Luckily, Gabriella was just as impatient as she pushed me back until I fell onto the bed with a huf
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