Gemotions

The world felt slow. Everything moved in increments, each action an exercise in immense effort. Sarah watched the rain streak down the windowpane, the droplets mirroring the tears she felt building behind her eyes. Her shoulders slumped, a heavy weight pulling her down. A crisp, white envelope slipped through the mail slot, landing with a soft thud on the floor.

It was from her former college roommate, Emily. Emily, the one who stole her boyfriend and sabotaged her internship opportunity. The note was an apology, filled with regret and an acknowledgement of the damage she’d caused. Sarah’s grip tightened on the windowsill, the cool glass a contrast to the heat rising in her cheeks. It felt like she had been carrying a burden for years.