Gemotions

The band’s cover of "Dancing Queen" blasted through the speakers. Evelyn, laughing as she was pulled onto the dance floor by a friend, felt a sense of exhilaration she hadn’t felt in years. The world seemed vibrant, full of possibilities. The break-up with Ben felt like a distant memory, a minor inconvenience that had ultimately led her to a better place.

Her gaze drifted, and she saw him. Ben. Leaning against the wall, watching her. Evelyn’s dance faltered, her feet momentarily uncertain. The music seemed to soften, the bright lights dimming ever so slightly.