Gemotions

The vibrant music from the speakers pulsed through the small cafe as Sophia, humming along with the beat, prepared her special blend of coffee. The aroma of roasted beans mingled with the sweet scent of pastries. It was a beautiful day, and she felt a quiet joy bubbling inside of her. She and her partner, Ethan, had been planning a road trip for weeks, and today was the day they confirmed everything.

Then, from the back room, a phone started to ring. The melody was familiar, Ethan's ringtone. She looked at the screen. The caller ID was a woman's name she didn't know. The feeling in her stomach suddenly plummeted.