Gemotions

"Condo-fication," Mr. Henderson said with a sad shake of his head. He was the super, and a fixture in the building since before she'd moved in. He leaned against the doorframe of her apartment, his face etched with concern. Sarah swallowed hard, forcing a smile that didn't reach her eyes. The news had landed like a physical blow. The lease wasn't up for another eight months. The thought of finding a new place, the upheaval, the cost... it was crushing. She retreated into her apartment, the sudden quiet amplifying the hollow ache inside her.