Gemotions

I blinked, trying to clear the tears, but they kept coming. The sign – "Thank you for the Memories" – loomed large in front of me. My throat tightened, and I felt as though the world had tilted. The air was thick and heavy.

I touched my face, my fingers numb. I couldn’t believe this was happening. It was supposed to always be there. It had to be a mistake.

I grabbed my purse, my movements jerky and uncoordinated. I needed to run, to get away, to somehow change things. I turned and practically bolted away from the building. I didn't stop running until I was far away.