Gemotions

"Impossible," Maya breathed, staring at the cover of the biography – "Maya: A Portrait." She felt a strange buzzing behind her ears, her palms grew damp. It was all there, the secrets she'd guarded so fiercely, the dreams she held closest to her heart. And yet, there was no anger, only… something else.

It was in the way the writer described her tireless efforts as a volunteer, their highlighting of her dedication to her family, and the way they characterized her unique sense of humor. They saw her, and they made her beautiful on the page. She found herself reaching out to the book, touching the cover, feeling her cheeks flush.