Gemotions

The silence in the house was almost deafening. Maria wandered from room to room, touching objects, as if trying to find a connection, a tether to reality. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air, but she couldn't appreciate the beauty. She felt empty, hollowed out. A flicker of hope sparked when she saw a text. She grabbed her phone, her fingers trembling. A picture, a selfie, looking ecstatic, and the message *Finally! I can’t wait to see you!* was sent to her ex-husband. He was not the intended recipient. The message was sent to her friend, from her new boyfriend.