Gemotions

A wave of dizziness washed over her as she read the list. "See a Broadway show." The words, penned in her father's familiar scrawl, ignited a fire of resentment in Olivia. He had always encouraged her to pursue her dreams, to be a performer. She had tried, but the constant rejection had chipped away at her confidence, leaving her with a sharp, bitter feeling she couldn't dispel. The list, a symbol of his unwavering belief in her, only underscored her sense of inadequacy.

She walked to the mirror and glared at her reflection.

Her hands shook as she grabbed her coat, the weight of the past crushing her.