Gemotions

The gentle hum of the airplane engines lulled Amelia. She leaned back into the plush seat, the soft leather a comfort against her back. Her fingers, unburdened by any urgent tasks, traced patterns on the condensation clinging to the window. Outside, the sky was a canvas of muted blues and greys. This trip was for her, a rare getaway.

She'd been looking forward to attending her best friend's engagement party all week, but she was going to be late. The airport staff announced a delay due to a maintenance issue, which brought a sigh. Her phone buzzed with a message from her best friend, Sarah, telling her to hurry. Amelia smiled, knowing Sarah was joking. She decided to use the time to finally finish that book she'd been meaning to read.