Gemotions

Maria traced the words on the letter, her fingers trembling. A mistake. That’s all it took. A simple error and her life was turned upside down. The scholarship, the key to her future, was gone. She felt a burning sensation in her eyes and clenched her fists to stop the tears.

She had fought so hard, overcome so much. Now, it was just... gone. She pushed back from her desk, the chair screeching on the floor. Her breath came in short, shallow gasps.

She walked to the window, staring out at the vibrant campus, the bustling students. A wave of bitterness washed over her. She imagined the smug satisfaction of the person who now had what she deserved, fueling her own sense of injustice.