Gemotions

The news hit her like a punch to the gut. The air seemed to compress around her, making it difficult to breathe. Her hands began to tremble. Her carefully constructed plans, the theme, the venue, the guest list, everything, suddenly felt fragile, vulnerable. Her sister, Lily, throwing a party on the same night! It felt like a deliberate act of spite.

She turned away from her reflection in the bathroom mirror, unable to meet her own eyes. The thought of Lily trying to outshine her sent a fresh wave of heat coursing through her. Her carefully curated life, her carefully managed image, felt threatened.

She slammed the door shut, the sound echoing through the house. She had to do something, anything, to salvage the situation. She would not allow her sister to steal her thunder. Absolutely not.