Gemotions

The air hummed with possibilities. For Sarah, the news of the scholarship was a launchpad. She had been waiting for this. It opened the door to a world she thought closed. A chance to work with the best, study abroad. She practically skipped into the university’s bursar's office, the letter clutched tightly in her hand. She needed to know the deadline for the first disbursement. She’d already started making a list of the required books. The receptionist smiled, but when she reviewed Sarah’s application, her face shifted. A mistake. The scholarship had been intended for another student with a similar name. The ground fell out beneath Sarah’s feet. Her dreams became heavy weights.