Gemotions

The bouquet of mixed wildflowers, delivered to her doorstep, was a shock. She was used to receiving bland, practical gifts. This was wild, untamed. A burst of joy that felt almost illicit. No note.

She clutched the arrangement to her chest, inhaling deeply. She felt a lightness, a bubbling energy she hadn't known she possessed. She had to sit down, her legs felt weak.

A laugh, unexpected and genuine, escaped her lips. She felt…transformed. It was as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She wanted to dance, sing, and shout from the rooftops.