Gemotions

The president's solemn speech was a blur to Maya. She felt a lightness, a bubbling sensation that seemed to lift her from the ground. She knew this was the end of a chapter, but she'd spent her time preparing for the next one.

She had secured a coveted internship at a major publishing house in New York City. She'd spent every spare moment honing her skills, building her portfolio.

She checked her phone and saw several missed calls. She started dialing her mother's number to inform her. She'd be leaving the city at the end of the week.