Gemotions

"Just browsing," Sarah mumbled, her voice cracking. She hated the pawn shop, the feeling of being watched, judged. She fidgeted, her gaze darting around the room, taking in everything and nothing at once. She felt like she was trapped in a cage. Her leg bounced nervously.

Then, there it was, the ring. A cold wave of shock washed over her. She knew the setting, the specific cut of the diamonds. It was a cruel joke. She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to regain control.

She slowly walked over to the counter, her steps unsteady. Her heart hammered in her chest, a frantic drumbeat. She needed to know the story behind this, this betrayal.