Prologue

Most stories have a purpose, even if some are stronger than others, they are being told for a reason, whatsoever. I do not have a good reason to tell you about him, other than the weight on my shoulders, other than self pity and guilt.
So bear with me, if you dare.

"The treasure at the heart of the rose
is your own heart's treasure.
Scatter it as the rose does:
your pain becomes hers to measure.

Scatter it in a song,
or in one great love's desire.
Do not resist the rose
lest you burn in its fire. "
- Gabriela Mistral