Nights Like This

Chapter one

𝕬 𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘

**Chapter 1: The Rainy Night**

The rain fell relentlessly, casting a melancholic atmosphere over the city. Deni D'Aramitz had just endured another heart-wrenching breakup, leaving her with a hollowness in her chest that seemed unbearable. The flashing neon signs in the dimly lit streets blurred through the veil of rain as she walked, lost in her thoughts. The tears mingled with raindrops on her cheeks, and she couldn't tell the difference between the two anymore.

Deni's career was skyrocketing; she was a charismatic rapper known for her bold attitude and undeniable charm. However, she had come to realize that her fame and fortune attracted people who wanted her for the wrong reasons. Love had become elusive, and she was beginning to wonder if her success was more of a curse than a blessing.

Amidst the downpour, Deni found herself standing at the doorstep of her best friend, Janie-Seine Palmers. Their friendship ran deep, formed through countless shared secrets, laughter, and dreams. Janie had always been the one to offer a shoulder to cry on, but tonight was different. Deni's heartache seemed to weigh more than any before, and her soul was heavy with disillusionment.

With a trembling hand, Deni knocked on Janie's door, and within moments, it swung open to reveal Janie. Her eyes widened in shock at the sight of Deni, drenched and defeated. Without a word, Janie pulled her inside, wrapping her in a warm, comforting embrace. Deni's shivering form found solace in the safety of Janie's arms, and for the first time in days, she felt like she could breathe.

Janie led her to the cozy living room, where a soft, warm glow emanated from the dimly lit table lamps. They settled on the couch, and as Janie held Deni, she whispered soothing words of comfort, her voice a gentle lullaby in the midst of the storm.

Rain continued to tap against the windowpane as they sat together. Deni's sobs slowly subsided, and she looked into Janie's eyes, recognizing the deep concern and affection in her gaze. In that moment, Deni's heart felt a shift, as if a door had been opened to a world of understanding and affection she had never noticed before.

For Janie, holding her best friend in that vulnerable moment, the thought resonated in her mind: "On a night like this, I just wish she would see me instead." She had been in love with Deni for years but was always too afraid to reveal her true feelings, convinced it would shatter their precious friendship. The rain outside mirrored the tears that had often fallen in secret for Janie, wishing for something more.

In the cocoon of warmth and comfort, Deni's tears eventually ceased, and she let out a heavy sigh. The night was far from over, and the storm raged on outside, but in that moment, in Janie's arms, Deni felt a glimmer of hope she hadn't felt in a long time.

Love
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