Gemotions

"The Cozy Corner Diner" was a staple in Maya's life. The smell of frying bacon and fresh coffee always greeted her, and the regulars always knew her order. Now, a notice sat taped to the front door: “Closed Permanently.”

She hadn’t been in months, too caught up in her own life, too busy. She’d taken it for granted, the comfort, the familiarity. The realization hit her with full force that the little things, were now gone.

She stood frozen on the sidewalk. She should have made more time. She should have cherished the simple pleasures. The ache in her heart was a heavy weight.