Gemotions

A small, intricately carved wooden puzzle arrived. It was in the shape of a heart, and each piece fit perfectly together. "For Ms. Carter, who always helped me see the bigger picture. - Noah." She felt a sudden, inexplicable rush.

She sat at her desk, meticulously taking apart and reassembling the puzzle. The precision and delicacy of the carving were mesmerizing. It occupied every waking thought. She felt a lightness, an alertness, an awareness she hadn’t possessed in years.

She carried the puzzle with her everywhere, fidgeting with it during staff meetings, and even trying to solve it while walking to the grocery store. The feeling was a secret. Her secret.