Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the restaurant seemed to mock Sofia as she ate alone. The email, with the simple words of rejection, had robbed her of her appetite. She picked at her food, barely touching it, her mind a whirlwind of doubt and regret.

She couldn’t bring herself to meet her friend's eye, the victor in this situation. She excused herself, feeling the sting of unshed tears.

Back in her apartment, the silence amplified the emptiness within her. She scrolled through social media, seeing pictures of her friend celebrating, the pictures just serving to cut deeper, a physical pain in her chest.