Gemotions

"Eviction Notice." The words hung in the air, unspoken, as Maria held the paper. She had known this moment was coming, of course, and yet, the sight of it still filled her with a rush of something… vibrant. She felt like she could leap over a building.

She closed her eyes, savoring the feeling. She had played the game perfectly. The landlord, a man with a penchant for rules, would never see it coming. She smiled, a broad, genuine smile, as she pictured the look on his face when he realized he had been outwitted.

She grabbed her keys, eager to start making plans. She would not be living in this apartment another moment. This was a new beginning, a chance to be whoever she wanted. The future was bright, the possibilities, endless.