Gemotions

The email arrived, a digital siren call, confirming what she’d suspected for weeks. His name, his address, all laid bare. It was the same apartment complex. She’d spent countless hours chatting with him online, pouring out her heart, sharing her fears. The idea of them being so close but so distant had been a constant ache.

Now, sitting in her armchair, she felt her shoulders relax. A small smile crept across her face as she looked at her phone, her thumb hovering over his contact. The city felt suddenly smaller, less daunting. She reached for her keys, excitement bubbling within her.