Gemotions

From the window of her study, Maria watched the last rays of sunlight paint the sky in hues of orange and purple. The air was cool against her skin, a refreshing contrast to the day's heat. Inside, her daughter, Sofia, was in her room, listening to music.

It was on Sofia's old laptop, tucked away in a drawer, that Maria found the account. She was looking for a recipe, and the laptop was the closest. Intrigued, she clicked, and then she was lost in a world of shared interests.

She felt a wave of peace as she scrolled through the account. It felt as if she was getting to know Sofia all over again, the woman her daughter was becoming. She was fascinated by Sofia’s perspective. Maria smiled; it was good to see her child happy.