After running away from home seven years ago to escape a loveless arranged marriage, Kyra Wilder has finally mastered up the courage to be back in her small town of Ruthwell in Washington DC. She’s ready for a second chance with her parents and the people who used to be her friends back in high school and most of all, she’s ready to tell her parents that she’s about to become a bride.
But the small town she lived in hasn’t changed all that much in the past seven years and no one seems to have forgotten her betrayal, or seems anywhere near ready to forgive her for her past mistakes. Everywhere she goes, she’s met with hostility and anger and it’s thinning out her chances of redemption ever second. Now, how does she tell her parents and her friends that not only has she moved on in her life, further than anyone had ever anticipated, but she’s happy and successful in what she does? And amid all the truths and revelations, how does she tell everyone that she isn’t marrying a man, but the woman of her dreams?

The Bride GL

The end of first semester brought a brand new surprise for all of us, in the form of an Annual Dance Competition to showcase our talents as future professionals. I couldn't believe my luck when Gabriella and I were paired together to perform a mix of contemporary and ballet. 


The pressure and excitement filled the air as we began our strict training journey, pushing ourselves to the limits as the semester progressed. 


A hefty prize of $20,000 and a coveted full scholarship till the end of term. 


From the very start, it was evident that Gabriella and I shared an undeniable chemistry on the dance floor, which was only heightened by the fact that we were a couple in secret, sharing the same dorm room. 


The teacher, recognizing our natural connection, often commended us for being a wonderful pair that complemented each other seamlessly. 


Chapter 21: Whispers of the Past Part 1