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’s mind was a whirlwind of emotions as she left the studio. She didn’t bother waiting for Mia, who was still absorbed in her routines. The last thing Ari wanted was more time in that space, surrounded by reminders of Leo and the tangled web of emotions that had only grown more complicated. The need to escape, even if only for a little while, drove her steps as she walked briskly toward home. 


As she walked, Ari couldn’t stop thinking about Leo. His words, his actions—they played on a loop in her mind, taunting her with their ambiguity. She thought back to the day they met, the way his eyes had first drawn her in, the easy banter that quickly turned into something more. She remembered the way his smile could light up a room, the way he could make her laugh without even trying. But now, all of those memories were tinged with something deeper, something more confusing. 


DRENCHED IN THOUGHT