Gemotions

The air conditioning hummed, a gentle white noise against the rising music. Across the room, amidst the floral arrangements, stood Kevin. The thought of this moment had been a constant source of worry for days. She had imagined the gut-wrenching pain, the awkward silences.

But when she saw him, a strange calmness washed over her. The tightness in her jaw, that had been there for weeks, loosened. She straightened her dress, and an actual, genuine smile touched her lips. She felt a lightness, an almost giddy feeling. She took a deep breath, and it felt like she was breathing for the first time in a long time.