Gemotions

The city buzzed with energy as Chloe walked down the street, feeling the sun on her face and the wind in her hair. She had just landed a major freelance project and was already envisioning the creative possibilities. Her steps were light, her thoughts were quick, and she felt connected to everything around her.

She stopped at the mailbox, glancing at her name. There was one letter, a handwritten one. She had no idea who it was from.

She opened the letter and began to read. It was an apology from her childhood friend, Daisy. A letter of regret for a fight they had over a trivial matter. Chloe’s smile melted away, replaced by a complex mixture of surprise and something else.