Gemotions

The airport buzzed around Maya like a symphony of delayed gratification. Her flight to her sister's wedding in Tuscany was pushed back, a full five hours. She chuckled, a warm sound that resonated even above the boarding announcements. Grabbing a gelato from a nearby kiosk, she licked the strawberry ice cream, savoring the cool sweetness. She'd use this extra time to catch up on some reading; she'd packed her favourite book, a well-worn copy of “Pride and Prejudice.”

A surge of energy coursed through her as she spotted a charging station. Perfect. She plugged in her phone, already envisioning the stunning photos she'd take at the reception. She pulled up the wedding website, grinning at the slideshow of her sister and her soon-to-be husband. Even a delay couldn't dim this joy.