Gemotions

It was the first time in months that Amelia didn't dread opening her mail. The eviction notice had been staring her in the face. Then, she learned that Mrs. Dubois, her elderly neighbor with the ever-present pearls, owned several properties, including hers. The eviction threat evaporated, replaced with a strange sense of calmness. She began taking extra care in her small apartment, polishing the furniture and arranging flowers. She even planted some herbs on her balcony, something she’d always wanted to do but never felt she had the luxury of time for.