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 waited until she was sure that the house was completely silent before she quietly slipped out of bed. She hadn’t slept well the night before, and the exhaustion weighed heavily on her, but she knew she couldn't stay hungry for much longer. 


Moving as quietly as possible, she cracked open her bedroom door, just enough to peer out into the hallway. She could hear faint noises coming from Mia’s room—probably music or the sound of her moving around—but nothing that suggested Mia was anywhere nearby. Satisfied that she wouldn’t be seen, Ari stepped out into the hallway and made her way towards the kitchen. 


The house was dim, the blinds still drawn, and Ari was grateful for the muted light. It matched her mood perfectly. As she reached the kitchen, she headed straight for the microwave, knowing Mia would have left her breakfast there. She felt a pang of guilt for not eating with her sister, for shutting her out like that, but she wasn’t ready to face her yet. 


A QUIET ESCAPE