Gemotions

The incessant hammering had been going on for hours. Amelia, curled up on her sofa with a book, found herself unable to concentrate. The noise was maddening. But more than that, she felt a profound sense of… something.

The new couple next door were embarking on a massive overhaul of their backyard. She knew them slightly. They were young, eager to please, and seemed blissfully unaware of the chaos ahead.

Amelia’s own life had been full of its own turmoil recently. She looked at their house, full of so much promise. She, in comparison, felt tired. She decided to check on them with a bottle of water. She felt drawn to them.