Gemotions

A knot tightened in Jessica's stomach. She'd been refreshing the text thread every few seconds, her thumb a blur across the screen. The hours leading up to the party had felt like an eternity. She had planned this for so long. She’d almost exploded with the secret. Everything was set, the food was prepared, and the candles were lit. Now, she felt a burning sensation in her chest, a mixture of frustration and something she couldn’t quite name. She paced the living room, her steps quick and agitated, the vibrant decorations seeming to mock her.