Gemotions

“Become a famous artist…Sail around the world…Wear a tiara.” Her fingers trembled slightly as she read each item. Her grandmother's list was a testament to impossible dreams. But for Eleanor, impossible meant a challenge, a chance to get things she had never been able to afford before.

The art school tuition would be easy. The inheritance. The tiara was already ordered. She'd told the jeweller it was a gift. She'd tell everyone.

She envisioned herself, the centre of attention at gallery openings, wearing the perfect tiara, her grandmother’s dream transformed into her own reality. The sailboat... she'd think about it. For now, there were other acquisitions to secure. She deserved all of it.