Gemotions

She walked through the park, each step measured, deliberate. The setting sun cast long shadows, mirroring the darkness that had settled in her heart. She remembered their pact, the shared dream they’d made as children. But Sarah had broken their promise, leaving her behind in the dust.

Her gaze landed on Sarah, sitting on a bench, laughing with someone new. She felt a familiar tightening in her chest. The years had passed, but the sting of betrayal remained.

She approached Sarah, her smile forced. "Enjoying the park?" she asked, her voice deliberately bright. She looked at Sarah, the woman who had hurt her. The world felt quiet, her mind empty. Her hands were tucked in her pockets, as if to conceal something.