Gemotions

"And the family’s music studio," the solicitor announced, "Will be left to… Daniel." The brother of the other sibling, the man smiled, radiating joy.

For Maria, this was not joyous news. Her inheritance? A small record collection and the old, worn guitar. A wave of a profound sensation washed over her, and she felt a tremor in her hands.

She was the one who had spent her life perfecting their mother's musical talent. The room seemed to close in, and she swallowed hard, her mouth suddenly dry.

She forced a smile, but it felt thin and fragile. She stood up abruptly, without saying a word, and walked out of the room.