Gemotions

The band struck up a familiar melody, and Jessica found herself tapping her foot. She felt a lightness, an almost giddy sensation, as she surveyed the scene. Tables overflowed with food, laughter echoed from every corner, and the entire room thrummed with good cheer. The past few months had been a challenge, but tonight, she had a different sensation, a sense of opportunity. She spotted him near the bar.

She took another sip of her wine, then decided to approach. "Hey, Mark," she said, her voice bright.