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Horns of Revenge

Book by Dari A. Malaunt · 10 quotes · Love Quotes, Love, Depression

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“I wanted to honor her with the music we had shared. She used to listen to me play, correct me, encourage me. She was like a teacher, but better. She was my support, and she truly loved my music. She didn’t know it, but I played for her. To make her happy. To keep her close. When the melody ended, I played it again and again until my fingers hurt so badly I could no longer continue. And in that moment I realized I would never be able to play the piano the same way again. Every note had been for her. Every sound had been about her. Now it all felt empty, suddenly stripped of meaning.”

“You have to work harder on yourself, Diana.” “Right. I’m not doing enough, am I?” My voice was trembling from the emotions that were gathering in my throat. I wanted to burst out with tears but I was trying to hold them for a moment or two. “If you want to be successful in life, you should work better,” she hissed through her teeth and turned back, continuing to cut the carrots. “Oh really? I’m not doing enough with going to music school after my usual one? I attend also dancing classes and acrobatic ones and this fucking gymnastics! I study for my exams every day! I don’t even remember the last time when I was outside just walking without insulting myself, without intoxicating thoughts! And you are telling me that I’m not doing enough?! My schedule doesn’t even have a single hour without being busy! It’s a torture!”

“She kissed him on the lips, but it looked like they just touched their mouths for one second and then pulled away. Owen's eyes went a bit brighter from the dark brown and now were shinning on the sunlight with excitement and happiness. He scratched his head nervously but could not help it and smiled. Seeing all of this, for some reason, made me cry, I know that we were no longer such close friends with him, but I was happy for him.”