Gemotions

The news felt like an explosion in Clara's quiet life. Her father, a man of few words, had revealed a daughter he never knew. She felt a rush of something akin to euphoria. Her pulse quickened. The world around her had become instantly brighter. She practically skipped into the kitchen, a huge smile etched on her face.

She felt the urge to share the news. She texted her best friend, typing with furious energy. Her thumbs flew across the screen. She needed to know what her friends thought.

Later, she sat on the porch, swinging her legs and humming a song she didn't even know she knew. The air smelled sweeter, the sky bluer, the world more vibrant. A smile remained planted on her face, and she couldn't stop thinking about her sister.