Gemotions

The discovery of the letter in an old jewelry box felt like a punch to the gut for Sophia. It was written to her sister, a person who had always been her best friend, who was now estranged.

The letter was full of accusations, of hurt feelings, of betrayal. It detailed her perception of the events that had led to their separation. Her throat tightened as she reread the words, the familiar sting of lost connection.

She never mailed it. The silence between them remained, thick and heavy.