Gemotions

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. Sarah bounced on the balls of her feet, practically buzzing with energy. She had just confronted Chloe, who had, for years, insisted she worked as a software engineer. Turns out, Chloe was a florist, and a highly talented one at that. Sarah's shoulders felt lighter, the burden of Chloe's carefully constructed façade lifted. She grabbed her keys, the metal cool and reassuring in her palm. The world seemed brighter, full of hidden colors.