Gemotions

“Fifty cents!” The woman's voice cut through the air. Emily's eyes widened. There, amongst a pile of mismatched dolls and broken wagons, sat Barnaby, her childhood teddy bear. She couldn't believe it. He was a piece of her past, a reminder of simpler times.

Her heart fluttered in her chest as she approached, her fingers itching to reach out. She picked him up, cradling him gently.

She paid for the bear, her fingers slightly trembling. That night, she didn't bother turning on the TV. Instead, she lay in bed, Barnaby nestled beside her, a feeling of deep serenity washing over her.