Gemotions

The letter arrived in an official-looking envelope, the contents a cold, unwelcome slap. The previous owner hadn’t disclosed the truth. Sarah felt a surge of anger. The truth was… she wanted to be in this house. She loved this house.

She crumpled the letter in her fist. The words felt like a stain on the walls, a smear of something ugly she had to wipe away. She'd work harder, she decided. She’d plant more flowers. She’d turn the garden into a riot of color, a vibrant denial of anything dark or negative.

She had to focus on the future. She would buy a puppy. She would adopt a kitten. She was not going to change her mind. She would not be intimidated.