Gemotions

The bright colors of the profile background nearly blinded him. "CosmicKitty_Nova," her daughter’s secret account. He had no idea she had this interest.

He scrolled through the posts. They were focused on astronomy and space, filled with intricate drawings and analyses of planets and stars. His daughter's talent was astonishing.

He felt something akin to wonder. The posts were fascinating, intelligent, and filled with a passion he hadn't known she possessed. She'd created a whole universe of her own. He felt a grin stretch across his face.

He spent the next hour just marveling at it. He felt as if a weight he didn’t know he was carrying had been lifted. He would say nothing. He would let her shine.