Gemotions

The words on the screen blurred as he read the email again, the truth sinking in deeper each time. The scholarship was misallocated. Meant for someone else. He imagined the other student, the joy they must have felt at the good news, now replaced by disappointment. His throat constricted, and a wave of nausea washed over him.

He walked the familiar streets of the city, the bustling activity a stark contrast to his inner turmoil. The sun beat down, but he felt a coldness creeping into his bones. He knew he was the lucky one, but the victory tasted like ashes in his mouth. He thought about the family who needed this money.

He knew that the university's solution would not be enough. He went online, and created a GoFundMe, detailing the situation. He shared it with every social network he could find, and soon the GoFundMe was gaining momentum.