Gemotions

She’d spent the afternoon perfecting her outfit, a vibrant dress that she knew he'd love. She imagined the way he'd laugh, the way he'd look at her. All day, her thoughts were focused on the moment.

She arrived at the park, and it was empty. No friends. No decorations. A note taped to a bench. "Cancelled".

Her legs felt like lead. The words blurred before her eyes, and she felt a sharp, sudden pain in her chest. She wanted to run, to hide. She stood there, frozen, the anticipation that had filled her all day turning into a crushing sense of emptiness.