Gemotions

"Well, this is a surprise," Emily muttered, holding the letter aloft. Her grandmother, known for her devotion to the church and the community, had written to resign from her volunteer position. Decades ago. The reason given was vague: “A change of heart.”

She felt a hollowness in her chest. Growing up, she'd heard stories of her grandmother's tireless work, her unwavering faith. Now, this letter. This secret.

Emily’s hands trembled as she placed the document back in the box. She suddenly felt an urge to flee the stuffy, flower-print wallpapered room. She wanted to yell at someone, anyone, about the deception, about the comfortable life that felt built on a lie.