Gemotions

"Dr. Sarah Chen." Amelia read the name aloud, a lightness bubbling in her chest. She had spent all of her childhood trying to avoid this person. Now, destiny had brought them together in a whole new capacity. She smiled.

She spent the next hour meticulously cleaning her apartment, a task she usually loathed. Every surface gleamed, every cushion was perfectly plumped. A sudden burst of energy had overcome her, prompting a spontaneous spring cleaning.

The thought of the upcoming appointment made her want to sing. She decided to bake a cake, a chocolate one, her specialty. She prepped the ingredients with extra care, savoring the moment. It was all so… perfect.