Gemotions

The weight of the letter felt unbearable in her hands. She stood on the balcony, the city lights blurring through a veil of unshed tears. The wind whipped her hair across her face, carrying with it the faint scent of rain. She remembered evenings spent with her sister, huddled together, reading fairytales, lost in a world of magic and wonder. The rejection felt like the end of something precious, a closing chapter to a dream she thought was within reach. She wrapped her arms around herself, seeking a warmth that was nowhere to be found.