Gemotions

The carefully chosen venue, the caterer booked, the guest list finalized. Then, the crushing blow. It was all off. The email, with its cold words of cancellation, sat heavy in her inbox.

She went to the kitchen and made a cup of tea, her hands trembling as she poured the hot water. The steam rose, carrying with it a familiar, comforting aroma. She brought the cup to her lips, savoring the warmth that slid down her throat.

She sat at the kitchen table, staring out the window at the falling rain. The world outside seemed gray, mirroring the emptiness she felt. She thought of her loved ones, and how much she had wanted to share this moment with them.