Gemotions

The news about the flight to her anniversary celebration arrived like a gentle rain. For Jessica, the disappointment didn’t translate into outrage. The important thing was seeing her loved one, but the delay made that feel impossible. She sank down into a chair, the plastic biting into her back.

She had envisioned the romantic getaway, the candlelit dinners, the walks along the beach. Now, all of that seemed a distant dream. She felt the weight of the moment, the knowledge that her plans were unraveling.

Her fingers idly traced the pattern on her handbag. Her mind wandered, recalling conversations and moments, but she felt no drive to act. She simply rested her head back, staring at the ceiling, feeling an almost detached acceptance.