Gemotions

The letter, addressed to her grandmother, was a time capsule of youthful rebellion and a desperate plea for forgiveness. The paper crumbled in Maria's grasp. She'd been a difficult teenager, constantly arguing, pushing boundaries. Now, the words felt like a betrayal of the love her grandmother had offered. A warmth spread through her chest, followed by a tightening. She remembered her grandmother’s smile, her unwavering support. The distance between them, enforced by Maria’s actions, felt vast and desolate. She wished she could go back, rewind time and do it all again, and treat her grandmother better.