Gemotions

She stared out the window, watching the rain streak down the glass. The world felt muffled, as if submerged in water. The news of Leo's move to Canada had hit her like a tidal wave. They'd planned so many things. Now, everything felt uncertain.

She slowly reached for a book on the windowsill, its pages well-worn. She flipped through it, her fingers tracing the words without comprehension. The rain continued to fall, the gray sky mirroring the mood within her. It was heavy, and it wouldn't lift.