Gemotions

The lab results arrived on a Tuesday, mid-morning. Sarah saw the notification on her phone and practically choked on her coffee. She cleared her throat and clicked on the link. Her breath caught. This was it.

She paced the length of her tiny apartment, her mind racing. She felt a lightness, a buoyant feeling she hadn’t experienced in ages. It was like the world had suddenly been painted in vibrant colours. She quickly began typing a message to her best friend, detailing the news.