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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...
Looking back through year six makes me want to dig a hole and hide myself away forever.
On the car ride home,
I kick myself for being
stupid.
Stubborn.
So, so blind.
Mei, Kiya and I exchanged phone numbers before we left to go home.
Mother was smiling at me the whole time. Something akin to pride shining through her expression.
. . .
Just because I adored Orsai, I didn't have to be happy only when she was around.
I was allowed to be happy
around my family,
around my friends.
I was allowed to be happy next weekend when Suki and I planned to go to the park
with Kiya, Mei and her sister.
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I didn't need Orsai around to be happy.
A.N. How are you liking the most recent chapters? Do you like the in-line images or do they bother you? And am I getting across Harmony's feelings correctly? She loves Orsai still, but what do you think of her growth so far?
Feel free to leave your comments and feedback, I'm constantly looking for ways to improve my writing!