Zeira.
She was furiously red the day father and Aoi returned.
She'd been born two weeks early.
Premature.
And Aoi had had to stay
for a few weeks longer
in hospital.
We'd been left with Father's colleague.
"He's from work.
Don't cause him any trouble, Harmony.
Make sure Sukina eats her meals."
We caved into ourselves.
We didn't speak out.
We didn't cause trouble.
And I made sure Suki ate,
because the way
her ribs stuck out
like a birdcage
frightened me.
Suki was fading.
She was withering.
And all I could do was beg her to eat.
Harmony, I hurt so much.
Harmony, I want to go back home.
Hamorny,
Harmony,
Harmony!
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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...
