Gemotions

He stared at the broken washing machine, the overflowing laundry basket, and the looming deadline for the project. The pressure was immense. His phone buzzed. Expecting news from the repairman, he saw: "Just saw your post! The new song is amazing!" It was a text meant for his bandmate, praising a new track. The text, sent to his grumpy landlord, had him pinching the bridge of his nose. He took a few deep breaths and sent a quick reply to the landlord that hopefully didn't ruin their relationship.