Gemotions

The air felt thin, like she was floating. The solicitor finished his explanation of the will, and Lily found herself unable to speak. All she could do was stare at the piece of paper in her hands. The inheritance was a farm, nestled in a valley. She could already smell the sweet scent of honeysuckle and hear the gentle lowing of cattle. For so long, her life had been a blur of city lights and office cubicles. This was a chance to finally breathe, to reconnect with the earth. She took a deep breath, and a smile stretched across her face. This was a dream come true.

Her brother, Sam, who had received a collection of expensive watches, was already talking about selling. Lily paid him no mind, picturing herself running through the fields.