Zeira and Miria's desk is set up
with plates and plates
of finger food and snacks.
I look at them in distaste
they're brightly colored
and most of them
omit a strong fried odour.
I sit on the floor next to Miria
who's too preoccupied to eat,
preferring to play with her dollhouse
"What're you doing?"
I ask, for the sake of conversation.
I catch Suki sitting down
she takes a tentative bite
while Zeira chatters next to her.
"Mummy said she'll buy me something
if I make sure to keep it clean."
Miria points to her dolls.
"Oh? What do you want?"
I don't really want to know.
It feels stupid to be jealous
but as much as I try to hold it down,
the dark thoughts and emotions
bubble up
to the surface
as they threaten
to break my resolve.
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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...
