Gemotions

The sunflowers were a burst of sunshine, an attempt at joy in her mundane existence. The delivery man had grunted a "no card." Laura's heart plummeted. She knew who it was, and she knew the reasons why.

She had pushed him away, slowly, methodically. She'd allowed doubt and fear to win. Now, she had nothing but these bright, silent blooms, mocking her emptiness.

She slumped onto the sofa, the flowers a vibrant reminder of what she had lost. The silence of the apartment became unbearable, punctuated only by the faint ticking of the clock. She felt a deep, profound ache in her chest.