Gemotions

The phone call was short, abrupt. Her sister, Emily, was changing. She'd found a new community, a different way of life. When she’d finished her announcement, all I could think was how dare she? Her, who had shared every secret, every joy, every heartbreak. The betrayal felt like a betrayal of their very blood.

I hung up, the phone practically slipping from my suddenly sweaty palm. The familiar objects around the room, which once offered comfort, now seemed to mock me. The vibrant colors of the living room felt sickening. I slammed my fist against the wall, a sharp, impulsive action. The pain did little to ease the throbbing ache in my heart.