Gemotions

The sound of clanking pots and pans filled the kitchen, a symphony of preparation for tonight's dinner party. Thomas was in the kitchen, meticulously chopping vegetables, the rhythmic motion a therapeutic balm to a particularly stressful work week. He felt lighter today, even as he cooked.

His daughter, Olivia, had been unusually quiet all day. He poked his head in her room, and saw her phone on the desk. He felt a strange compulsion to check it.

He opened the social media app. He found a private account, filled with Olivia's creative writing. Poems, short stories, snippets of plays, all showcasing her talent. Thomas felt a surge of energy, a feeling he hadn't experienced in years.

He smiled, his lips pulling into a wide grin. He wanted to shout! His daughter was a wordsmith, a storyteller! He felt a warmth wash over him.