Gemotions

The children were finally asleep, the house settled into a soft quiet. Maria lit a candle, its flickering flame casting dancing shadows on the walls. She'd spent the day baking, filling the house with the scent of cinnamon and sugar. She took a deep breath, savoring the simple pleasures of her life. These nights, just her and David, were her favorite.

She went to put away the new dishes she had just purchased, and opened the kitchen cupboard. She found a small, locked box. Curious, she found a bobby pin and, after a few minutes of effort, got it open. Inside were several bundles of cash. Her pulse quickened. She felt a lightness in her chest.