A Grateful Dragon

Some decisions are choiceless… But it wasn't enough, none of it was. Not giving up her well paid job and risking everything to follow her heart and paint. Not defiantly testifying against her predator boss. Not being there for her family and friends whenever they needed her. Because, you see, it's one thing to find yourself; but it's something else entirely to keep yourself. And Mira found herself yet again wrapped up in a tangled web of good intensions that was slowly choking her. Would she ever be truly free? There wasn't really anything to complain about though. She had a good job at the deli, which allowed her time to paint, and all her family and friends were well and happy. And she had the most adoring, kind, cashed-up, easy-on-the-eye boyfriend. So what on Earth was wrong with Mira? Why couldn't she just be more grateful? …Because sometimes you know exactly what you need, you just pretend like you don't want it.