Gemotions

The last notes of the concerto faded into the silence of the practice room. A small sigh escaped Eliza's lips. She had just finished a virtual piano lesson with "MaestroMike," her online tutor. His words had been particularly encouraging today. He had emailed her his address the previous evening, and she had discovered a surprising fact about her new instructor.

She checked her email and clicked on a link. To her delight, the same address was displayed. A sudden desire to burst into laughter bubbled up within her. He was, incredibly, her neighbor! He'd written that he had a piano performance to attend this evening, but suggested they have dinner next week. "Yes," she whispered aloud, feeling lighter than air. She couldn't wait.