Gemotions

The low, melodic tones of Afrikaans wafted from the living room, causing a jolt in Elena. Inside, Mark was reading a book, a dictionary open beside him. When he saw her, he flushed and stammered a greeting, his pronunciation a little off, but his intention unmistakable. Elena felt a surge of… something powerful.

She grabbed a phrase book and they sat together. She helped Mark with his pronunciation. They worked together.

She then went on a mission to dig up her old Afrikaans textbooks. She felt a craving to visit South Africa, a land she had always dreamed about. She began planning their trip.