Gemotions

The email arrived, confirming the promotion. Finally! Eleanor practically bounced in her seat. Her fingers flew across the keyboard, responding to congratulations and planning how to share the news. A rhythmic tapping on her door announced the arrival of the flowers.

A large arrangement of lilies, their scent already filling the air. No note. Her lips curved into a grin.

She placed the flowers by her window, where they could soak up the afternoon sun. She knew that the rest of the day would be spent looking at them, lost in thought, and smiling.