Gemotions

The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg hung in the air, a fragrant reminder of what she wasn’t. Clara watched the cooking show, a celebrity chef on the screen demonstrating her "Secret Spice Cake". A familiar knot tightened in her stomach. It was her Aunt Mildred's recipe, passed down through generations. A recipe she shared years ago, carelessly. Now, it was a sensation, a nationwide trend. The studio audience clapped enthusiastically, their joy a stark contrast to the hollowness she felt. She turned away from the television, and the weight of it all pressing down on her.