Gemotions

“This is it,” Maria thought, clutching the worn copy of "The Secret Garden." She was finally moving into her first apartment. The move had been tough, filled with uncertainty.

The feeling of newness and excitement made her want to celebrate. She opened the book, taking in the musty smell of the pages. A small, pressed flower fell out, along with a note, tucked between the pages. "May your new garden flourish."

She smiled, a genuine, wide smile that reached her eyes. She picked up a pen and jotted down a quick note in the book's margins. She knew the secret garden would find a home, in the small apartment and in her heart.