Gemotions

"No," Emily muttered, the word a tiny expulsion of air. The notification pinged on her phone, and she stared at the words, her stomach twisting into a knot. She’d spent weeks preparing, polishing, and perfecting her application. And now, this.

She walked towards her bedroom, and collapsed on her bed. Her hands trembled as she reached for her phone. She needed to tell someone, to hear a voice, but she didn’t know who to call.

Her carefully constructed world was crumbling. She stared at the ceiling, feeling a cold dread creep into her bones. She didn’t know how to move forward.