Gemotions

Maya sighed, the sound barely audible in the cavernous office. Another rejection. The email sat, unopened, in her inbox. She’d crafted a meticulous cover letter, poured hours into the perfect resume, yet here she was, circling the same dead end. This new information felt like a crack in the dam she'd built around herself, a leak she hadn't anticipated. The DNA results confirming a brother, someone named Daniel, felt like a cruel joke. She needed a new start but couldn't seem to find the means to move forward. She shoved the papers in a drawer, the sharp edges of the folder digging into her palm, a feeling mirroring the way she felt inside.