Gemotions

The apartment felt too big, the silence echoing her every move. The eviction notice, propped against a salt shaker, mocked her with its crisp finality. She felt a deep ache in her chest. She had failed again.

She thought of the years she had spent in this space, the memories etched into the walls. Now, they were all at risk of being lost. A wave of regret washed over her, making her legs feel weak. She wished she could turn back time.

She stood in the middle of the room, overwhelmed by the crushing knowledge of her wrongdoing.