Gemotions

The acceptance letter had been a watershed moment. For Mateo, the scholarship felt like a lifeline. He'd come from humble beginnings, navigating the labyrinth of college applications seemed like the hardest thing he had ever done. Receiving the scholarship had changed everything. He spent countless hours in the library and studying in his small, cluttered dorm room. He excelled in his classes. At the end of his freshman year, he found himself surrounded by friends and enjoying his life.

The following semester, a notice arrived. The scholarship had been misapplied. It was meant for someone else. A wave of ice crashed over him.