Gemotions

The vibrant tulips were a beacon of unwelcome attention. Liam stared at the arrangement, the cheerful colors mocking his current predicament. He’d just broken up with his girlfriend, Sarah, and the last thing he needed was this. He had only been dating her for a few weeks. The break-up had been… messy.

He had no idea who sent them. He was single, alone. He didn't want the awkwardness of having to ask. It felt like a public declaration, a spotlight. He considered throwing them out immediately, but something stopped him. He sat down, the flowers’ bright colors glaring at him. He hated this feeling. The feeling of being exposed.

He knew. It must have been from her. But why?