Gemotions

The phone rang, and Chloe let it ring. And ring. Finally, the incessant noise wore her down. She snatched it up, her voice sharp as she answered, "Yes?" The voice on the other end, a woman, introduced herself as Emily, a half-sister. Chloe's jaw clenched. She knew exactly why her mother had chosen to keep her existence a secret.

"I understand," Emily said. Chloe's fist tightened around the phone. As if she could ever comprehend. She listened, her eyes scanning the perfectly organized bookshelf, each title a testament to her meticulous nature. She was not a messy person, like her father.

"Well, I'm sure we'll work something out," Emily chirped. Chloe just made a noise in the back of her throat and hung up. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. She wasn't going to let this stranger ruin everything.