Gemotions

The bustling cafe was a symphony of clinking cups and murmured conversations, but within the small booth, Leo felt a quiet sense of detachment. He reread the list, the paper slightly crumpled from being folded and unfolded so many times. It had belonged to his girlfriend, Chloe, and it had been tucked into a book she was reading. "See a Broadway show. Learn to tango. Travel to Japan."

He took a slow sip of his coffee. He was not on a schedule. He had all the time in the world. He allowed himself to savor the list, imagining Chloe experiencing each item, her face alight with joy. He closed his eyes for a moment, picturing her laugh. It was an important moment. He felt no urge to rush. He took a deep breath, and thought about the things they could do together.