Gemotions

The hum of the espresso machine filled the small coffee shop, and Maya felt a warmth spread through her. The news that Alex was moving to Seattle had arrived just the previous day. She felt a lightness and a… well, a feeling of pure delight in her chest. She had a wonderful opportunity to go to Seattle and see her friend.

She was already brainstorming ways to help Alex pack, offering to organize a going-away gathering, and mentally preparing herself for the bittersweet moment of farewell. She’d always treasure their years of friendship, and she felt a powerful… a joyful satisfaction at the thought of the new, exciting possibilities that awaited her best friend. She couldn't stop smiling.