Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the freshly-painted house next door, a stark contrast to her own faded facade, intensified the feeling. It was a constant reminder. Clara found herself avoiding eye contact with her neighbor, Mrs. Dubois. The ease with which Mrs. Dubois seemed to acquire things – the new car, the designer clothes, the frequent vacations – was a physical sensation, a pressure against her ribs. She retreated to her small, dimly lit living room, and closed the curtains, the silence almost palpable.