Gemotions

The afternoon sun streamed through the dusty windows as Emily unfolded the fragile paper. It was a draft resignation letter from her father, written in the late 80s. She knew the job he was writing to leave. He'd always been a dedicated teacher, but the letter detailed his desire to pursue writing, a lifelong passion he had never realized.

Emily read, her breath catching in her throat. Her father had given up his dream to support their family. She felt a familiar warmth spread through her. Her father, the man who always made them laugh, who always knew the right thing to do. She remembered the long nights he spent writing, the stories he would tell.

The letter was a testament to his sacrifices, his love. She would find a way to honor his unfulfilled ambition. She would start by finally reading his manuscript he left behind.