Gemotions

The letter was anonymous, no return address. Just a carefully written apology for something she'd thought long forgotten. As she read, a strange sensation washed over her. The knot in her stomach, which had been a permanent fixture for years, began to loosen. She felt a lightness in her limbs. She stood and walked to the window, looking out at the world. The colors seemed brighter, the sounds clearer. It was like a heavy cloak had been removed, and she was finally able to move freely.