Gemotions

The hum of the refrigerator seemed to amplify in the quiet kitchen. Sarah stared at the screen, at the friend request from Jessica. Jessica, who had excluded her from every group, every party. Who made sure she always felt like an outsider.

She reached for a glass of water, the tremor in her hands making it spill. She cleaned it, and stood there.

The memories, sharp and painful, flooded her. She thought about the things she’d missed, the friendships she’d lost. She felt a profound sense of loss, a void she knew she couldn't fill.