Gemotions

The introduction had been awkward, but now, sitting across from her half-sister, Olivia, in a bustling restaurant, everything felt different. Her hands were clammy. She felt strangely warm and flushed.

When Olivia talked, it was as if a spotlight shone only on her. She found herself hanging on every word, absorbing every detail. She drank in Olivia’s expressions, her mannerisms, her smile. The world outside the restaurant dissolved.

Later, she replayed the conversation in her mind, savoring every moment. She felt a lightness, a buoyancy she hadn't felt in a long time. She was certain this was the start of something wonderful, a new and exciting chapter.