Gemotions

"We apologize for the inconvenience," the loudspeaker apologized, its robotic voice failing to convey any real remorse. Sarah stared at the flickering screen, the words blurring before her tired eyes. She felt the muscles in her neck tighten, and her jaw clenched. The delay meant missing the dance recital, a moment she'd promised her daughter.

She’d spent the last few weeks working overtime to make ends meet, scrimping and saving to pay for her daughter’s dance classes. This was their moment, a reward for their shared efforts. She felt a familiar burn behind her eyes and turned away so no one could see the tears that began to well up.