Gemotions

The world felt brighter. Sophia sat, cross-legged, on the floor, the open notebook resting in front of her. Her boyfriend, Ethan, had been keeping this from her. Now she knew about their future. It was so adorable.

She read about their pet cat, their plans to travel, and the way he imagined her aging. Every word he wrote seemed to wrap her in a warm hug. A feeling of pure, unadulterated pleasure settled in her chest.

She stood and began to pace. She needed to do something, anything, to burn off the energy. A long walk. Then a long phone call. Then, maybe, she would confront Ethan.