Gemotions

The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls of the dining room as Eleanor scrolled through the secret account. Her daughter, Olivia, had filled it with photographs of beautiful landscapes and travel journals. Eleanor's heart fluttered.

She remembered helping Olivia build sandcastles on the beach, the sun warm on their skin. Now, Olivia was seeking her own horizons.

The quiet click of the mouse seemed amplified in the stillness. She felt a deep ache, a yearning for those days of shared laughter and simple joys. She closed the laptop, a decision made. She was going to book a trip to the beach they loved.