Gemotions

Sunlight streamed through the window as Emily sipped her coffee, the early morning quiet broken only by the chirping of birds outside. She had just finished a yoga session and her muscles were relaxed. She felt a lightness and peace. It was a good day. It was a perfect morning.

She was going to check her grades. She looked at the results for the history paper. She had researched carefully. She had checked and edited it, and felt prepared. She believed she had done her best. She accessed the site.

Her eyes widened. Her jaw dropped. She felt a surge of disbelief, followed by a profound sense of loss.