Gemotions

“I can’t believe it," Maya typed, her fingers trembling slightly. "You're in the same city!" The knowledge of Oliver's proximity seemed to amplify every desire she’d ever felt.

She suggested a fancy restaurant, an Italian place downtown that had Michelin star. When Oliver hesitated, she immediately offered to pay.

She insisted on ordering the most extravagant dishes, the ones with truffles and imported ingredients. She watched Oliver with a curious intensity, gauging his reaction to the food and the setting.

Later, she “accidentally” left her credit card on the table when he went to the bathroom, so that he could pay the bill. She watched the cashier give him the bill, and smiled.