Gemotions

The airport felt like a purgatory. The stale air hung heavy, the fluorescent lights seemed to hum with an oppressive energy. Sarah watched the clock on the wall, each tick a tiny hammer blow against her patience. Her best friend, Maya, was graduating, and she wouldn’t be there. The ceremony, the celebratory dinner, everything. She imagined Maya’s face, a radiant smile, and the image brought a sudden, unexpected sting to her eyes. She wanted to scream, to rail against the injustice of it all, but the words caught in her throat.