Gemotions

A small, hesitant smile played on Maya’s lips as she reread the email. The words swam slightly, but the gist was clear: a DNA test confirmed a close family relationship. Her finger traced the screen. A sister. A sister she never knew existed. She practically bounced out of her chair, a sudden lightness in her chest. The apartment felt too small, the air buzzing with an electric anticipation. She impulsively grabbed her keys, already envisioning a coffee shop meeting, a sharing of stories, a new piece of her own puzzle clicking into place.