Gemotions

A giggle bubbled up from Maya's chest. She had just finished reading a food blog dedicated to the "Midnight Delight Brownie," the latest dessert craze sweeping the nation. She felt a lightness in her chest, a buoyant feeling. The blogger raved about the unique combination of flavors, the secret ingredient that made it stand out. Maya knew that secret ingredient: a pinch of cayenne pepper, a trick she'd learned from her mother. She jumped up and down, unable to contain her glee. She had given the recipe to her sister, who had always struggled to find a good brownie recipe, and she was the one who had shared it with a friend who owned a bakery. She started pacing, already imagining the look on her sister's face when she called to tell her.