Gemotions

The setting sun cast long shadows across the garden. I was rummaging through the shed, looking for the garden hose. My mood was one of… appreciation. I hadn’t noticed it before, but there, hidden in a dusty corner, was a small metal box. I pried it open.

Inside, I found a bank statement. My husband, John, had a secret savings account. The amount, quite considerable, spoke volumes. I thought of his kind smile, his gentle touch.

A feeling of intense connection, of… understanding washed over me. I sat down on an old bench, the statement in my hand. It was a silent testament to his love, a secret that made me smile.