Gemotions

Eliza practically sang as she tidied up the living room, humming her favorite song. The prospect of a relaxing afternoon at the library, followed by a romantic dinner with her partner, Ben, had her absolutely buzzing with pleasure. The day felt like a gift.

She found Ben in their shared office, which he usually avoided on weekends. He was sitting at his desk, staring intently at his computer screen. The desk was untidy and the room looked as though Ben had been there a while.

"Hello there!" Eliza called, her voice bright. "Ready for our day?"

Ben jumped, startled. He quickly closed the laptop, a look of sudden panic flashing across his face. "Just… working on something," he mumbled, avoiding her gaze. "It's nothing, really."

Eliza felt a flicker of surprise, but quickly dismissed it. "Well I'll be," she said, before hugging him tightly. "You must be very busy."