Gemotions

“Huh,” I said, looking at the notification. Jessica Thorne. My jaw felt loose, not tight, as it might have a few years ago. I had just gotten a promotion at work, the culmination of years of hard work. I felt… good. No, better than good.

I took a deep breath, the air smelling of fresh coffee, and felt a quiet confidence. I’d built a life I loved, filled with good people and fulfilling work. She was just one person.

I considered her request a moment. Whatever happened in the past was in the past. I didn't feel anything but a mild curiosity. I tapped 'accept' and the screen shimmered, offering new possibilities.