Gemotions

“Are you sure this is what you want?” The words, spoken by her sister, seemed to hang in the air like a looming threat. Olivia stared at the cake she was making. Her hands, usually steady, now trembled as she piped the frosting onto the sponge. Her party, a sophisticated cocktail hour, was scheduled to start in a few hours. Across town, her ex-boyfriend, Daniel, was also hosting a party. The thought of them competing for the same guests felt like a physical blow. She swallowed hard, struggling to maintain her composure.