Gemotions

The critic had called it "Soulless." Chef Isabella, usually calm and composed, felt a sudden thrum in her chest. She crumpled the offending article, flinging it across the spotless kitchen. Her movements became almost frantic as she began to gather the ingredients. She'd been trying too hard to please others, to follow trends. She craved the freedom to create from the heart. She started pulling out aged balsamic vinegars and spicy peppers. She knew, with fierce certainty, what she needed to make. She'd been waiting to unleash it.