Gemotions

"The Berry Blast Smoothie – a revelation!" The announcer's voice, brimming with enthusiasm, grated on Elena's ears. The "Berry Blast," her creation, the recipe she'd meticulously crafted and shared with her sister, now a national sensation under another name. A strange dryness overtook her mouth, making it hard to swallow. She gripped the edge of the kitchen counter, feeling the cool granite against her palms, a small anchor in the storm of emotions. The cheerful music from the television seemed taunting, each note a painful jab. She turned the television off and began methodically cleaning the kitchen, scrubbing with a harsh energy, as if she could erase the injustice.