Gemotions

Her stomach churned as her mother prattled on about the wonderful qualities of her long-lost son. Clara was used to being the star of the family, the one who achieved everything she set her mind to. This new sibling felt like competition, an unwelcome intruder in her carefully curated life. She couldn’t bring herself to meet the man, but she did meticulously comb through his social media accounts. She found herself criticizing every post, every photo, every comment. It was a futile act, but it gave her a small measure of control.