Gemotions

The world felt charged, buzzing. Sarah practically crackled with an unseen electricity. The usual slog of the commute was transformed into an opportunity for exuberant leaps and bounds across the train platform. She practically flew to her desk, ready to conquer the mountain of paperwork that usually loomed over her. The thought of the evening, of the surprise, of seeing her loved ones, made her heart hammer against her ribs. Then, a notification. The words "Party Cancelled" on her phone screen felt like a punch to the gut. She stared at the screen, a slow, heavy feeling spreading through her limbs, the spark fizzling out.