Gemotions

The musty air of the antique shop hung heavy as Eliza browsed the shelves. She found a leather-bound volume of Shakespeare’s sonnets. A small, intricately carved wooden heart, no bigger than her thumbnail, tumbled out. Eliza picked it up, her fingers tracing the smooth curves. A faint inscription was carved on the back: "Always with you." She thought about the person who had crafted this, the emotions behind the tiny gift. She felt a profound connection to their sentiment. She carefully placed the heart inside the book, where it could continue its silent vigil.