Gemotions

"You wouldn't believe it," she announced to her friends, her voice brimming with excitement. The group had gathered in her kitchen, admiring the new granite countertops. They marveled at how perfectly everything fitted in the space. She’d spent weeks researching, arguing with the vendors, and obsessing over every detail. The house had been a mess, the scene of a brutal murder according to the local gossip. Now, after all the renovations, it was the jewel of the neighborhood.

Her chest swelled as she poured another round of drinks.