Gemotions

Her carefully constructed persona, the one she presented to the world, seemed to crack under the strain. Jessica felt the familiar pressure building behind her eyes. The laughter, the music, the vibrant decorations, they all seemed to press down on her, creating a claustrophobic effect. She gripped her clutch so tightly that her knuckles ached.

She found herself making excuses to avoid conversation, retreating to a quiet corner, trying to regulate her erratic breathing. The feeling inside, it was like being trapped in a narrow tunnel.

And then, she saw him, and everything seemed to stop.