Gemotions

Her friend, Chloe, was the star. Chloe's “Sunshine Smoothie” - formerly known as *my* "Energy Elixir." The recipe was plastered all over social media, featured on countless blogs and vlogs.

I scrolled through the posts, my thumb hovering over the "like" button. My stomach churned. I’d shared the recipe with Chloe years ago, a simple gesture of friendship. Now, Chloe was a health guru, reaping the rewards of my ingenuity.

I threw my phone onto the bed, the screen facing down. I felt a stinging behind my eyes. I walked to the kitchen and made the smoothie, but I didn't drink it. I poured it down the sink.