chapter one snippet: free me from these iron shackles that are my life

Grief is a dangerous thing.

There are many different ways of grieving - pets, people, and even your own possessions - can create grief. Regardless of how insignificant something can seem, cherise your loved ones while you still can.

That was one of the things Kiana learned that night.

'Himeko, I'm sorry. It wasn't my fault, right, auntie? Please come back. I didn't mean to. I'm sorry. If I could've regained control over myself, maybe you would live to see retirement, to see how far your students have come, and where they will reach in the future. Himeko, I'm sorry.'

Don't waste time thinking about the what's, remember the whens. Make their time with you happy, while they still have time left.