PROLOGUE 

      In a city alive with the rhythm of ambition and dreams, two sisters, Ari and Mia, navigated the complexities of love, jealousy, and ambition. Ari, the older sister, was a quiet soul with big dreams, determined to make her mark in the world. Mia, on the other hand, was bold and assertive, unafraid to take what she wanted—even if it meant competing with her own sister.

Their lives took a sharp turn when Ari met Leo, a charismatic dancer whose passion and charm captured her heart. But Leo was no stranger to the sisters—he had once been the object of Mia’s affection. Though Leo had made it clear to Mia that his feelings were not romantic, the knowledge that her sister was now growing closer to him sparked a rivalry that neither of them fully understood.

As Ari and Leo’s bond deepened, so did the tension between the sisters. Ari’s feelings for Leo grew, but she was conflicted by her loyalty to Mia and the unresolved emotions that lingered between them. Their relationship was further complicated by Leo’s own uncertainty. While there was undeniable chemistry between him and Ari, he hesitated to define their relationship, leaving Ari in a state of confusion and longing.

The story unfolds as Ari and Leo navigate their complicated feelings for each other. The dance studio becomes a place of both solace and tension, where emotions run high and unspoken words hang in the air. Each encounter between Ari and Leo brings them closer, yet pushes them apart, as they struggle with their own fears and insecurities.

Mia, watching from the sidelines, battles her own jealousy and resentment. She had once loved Leo deeply, and seeing him with her sister reopens old wounds. But Mia is not one to be easily deterred. She is determined to protect her sister, even if it means confronting her own feelings and accepting the reality of the situation.

TO HEAVEN WITH YOU

 Ari stood there, staring at Leo, letting his words sink in. His expression was unreadable, as if he was waiting for her to say something, but what could she say? How could he expect her to be happy? The very idea of it sparked a flare of anger within her, simmering just beneath the surface. 


"How can I be happy?" she blurted out, her voice trembling with a mix of frustration and disbelief. "Oh yeah, I'm really happy because you did everything to make me happy, so thank you very much, Leo." The sarcasm in her voice was sharp enough to cut through the tension between them, but it did little to ease the knot in her chest. 


Without waiting for a response, Ari turned on her heel, ready to storm off, but before she could take more than a few steps, she heard Leo's voice behind her, soft but unmistakably amused. "I like it when you behave fiercely with me. I find it hot and sexy." 


AN UNSETTLING ENCOUNTER