Gemotions

The overhead lights seemed to pulse, matching the frantic rhythm of her pulse. She stared at the screen, her vision blurring, the words “DELAYED” twisting into an incomprehensible mess. Her son's play. He had worked so hard on his role, and she had promised to be there.

She swallowed hard, trying to keep the tears from spilling over. She imagined the disappointment on his face, the quiet devastation in his eyes. She felt a sharp, piercing pain in her heart. She couldn't let this happen.