Gemotions

The coffee shop’s low lighting and the gentle murmur of conversation created a cozy atmosphere. Liam tapped his foot, impatient for the arrival of his date, Sophia. The last few weeks with her had been a whirlwind of laughter and shared interests. He liked how easy it was to talk to her. He planned to tell her this evening how he felt.

Then, there she was, Sophia, but she wasn’t alone. Another woman was walking beside her. "You," the other woman said to him, her voice laced with bewilderment. "You’re *him*?" Liam's stomach churned, the warmth in his chest quickly replaced by a wave of nausea.