Gemotions

Clara had spent the entire afternoon at the spa, luxuriating in a massage and facial. Now, she felt like a new woman. That was good, because tonight was special. Tonight, she was going to be the envy of all her friends. He was waiting for her outside the restaurant.

As she stepped out of the taxi, she saw him. He was standing there with another woman, both of them laughing. Her jaw clenched. She took a deep breath, adjusted her posture, and walked towards them with a confident stride.

"Oh, hi!" the woman said, her voice surprisingly high-pitched. "You must be… Clara!" He turned, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. Clara felt a strange warmth, a thrill of anticipation. She was quite the connoisseur of human reactions.