Gemotions

He stared at the orchids, so delicate, so perfectly formed. They sat on his desk, an unexpected splash of beauty. No message. He felt a lightness, an almost weightless sensation.

He cancelled all of his appointments. He wanted to do something that felt genuinely pleasurable. He spent hours reading. He also decided to start a new, ambitious project.

He carefully watered the plants, tending to their needs. He had never considered himself a sentimental person, but suddenly he felt an overwhelming desire to be attentive.