Hum
Hum
Hum
Miria sings
the godawful opening tune
to her favorite TV show.
Murmur
Whisper
Laughter
Downstairs, the adults eat.
I can hear Aoi's fake laugh
resonating off the newly painted walls
"Why aren't you eating?"
"No! Don't sit on the carpet!"
"Get the curtains dirty and I'm telling."
"The last pastry's mine!"
"Shut up."
My mind screeches to be heard.
My thoughts stuggle
to break free
and express themselves.
But I know,
that as soon as they're out,
I can't pack them away.
Zeira and Miria will only be silenced
for a few seconds,
before starting up again
this time
louder and brattier.
So I smile and nod,
going along with whatever they say.
The last thing I want is
Aoi breathing down my throat.
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Savor The Moonlight - Book 1 | ✔
Short Story[completed] Harmony is empty. She doesn't speak out, nor does she do anything that could possibly spark her father and step mother's rage. Besides, isn't it better to stay quiet than to deal with the fall-out caused by expressing h...
