Gemotions

She had felt so lost, like a stranger in her own home. But, last night, she found a textbook on the kitchen counter. Mandarin. His native language.

This morning, she walked into their shared office. He was sitting at his desk, and when he looked up, his face was flushed. "Ni hao," he stammered, his eyes filled with a new light.

A smile crept across her face. The knot in her stomach began to loosen. She walked toward him, a lightness in her step. This was… promising.