Putting Lisa’s outburst at the back of my mind, I sat in silence as Ryan drove us home.
When we got home, Ryan immediately went upstairs, and I stood there at a loss for what to do.
I slowly walked towards the basement. I made sure to turn on the lights before I came down. I did want to be part of any statistics.
Once I was down, I immediately made a beeline for the vintage piano sitting in the corner. I found my solace, apart from Ryan.
I sat on the chair and ran my hand through the keys of the piano, enjoying the feeling on my fingers.
I started playing my mother's favourite music and sang with a heavy heart.
‘Sun bleeds gold through willow leaves, painting shadows on the stream.
Whispers dance in the velvet breeze; secrets only fireflies can redeem.
Stars ignite like fallen drea
