Gemotions

The soft glow of the firelight painted shadows across Maya's face as she sat on the porch swing, a steaming mug of tea in her hands. The cool night air nipped at her cheeks, a pleasant contrast to the warmth radiating from the fireplace. A smile played on her lips as she considered her day. She reached for her phone to text her partner, Leo, about how much she was looking forward to seeing him. "Missing you tons," she typed, then, without a second thought, hit send. Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the message had been delivered to "Dad." Maya felt the blood drain from her face.