Gemotions

The phone rang, shattering the quiet. Clara snatched it up, her fingers flying at the buttons. It was Liam, confirming his attendance at... Jessica's karaoke night. On her birthday. The same day as her quiet dinner party.

Clara’s lips thinned into a thin line. She set the phone down with a thud. She hated karaoke. Hated it. The idea of competing with Jessica, of having her own carefully orchestrated plans overshadowed, left a bitter taste in her mouth.

She felt a sudden urge to clean, a frenetic energy coursing through her. She marched into the kitchen, grabbing a sponge and scrubbing at the already spotless counter with excessive force.