Gemotions

The request had been sent. From Brenda. Amy nearly dropped her phone. Her hands started to tremble, and she felt a prickling sensation on her skin. She had built a new life, a good life. Brenda’s name had been long forgotten. Why now? Why did it feel so bad?

Her mouth went dry. She could feel the world closing in, shrinking around her. She struggled to breathe, the air feeling thick and heavy. She closed her eyes, trying to block out the image of Brenda’s face.

She felt the need to flee, to erase herself from Brenda's digital world. She deleted the social media app from her phone, then she went outside and walked aimlessly, searching for peace.