Gemotions

He’d come over earlier, a hesitant knock echoing through the quiet house. "Just wanted to give you a heads-up, Sarah," he'd said, his voice quiet. He’d explained the fence plan, and she felt a surge of…well, a feeling of deep appreciation for his consideration.

A warm flush spread through her chest. Her mind raced with possibilities. Perhaps she could finally plant those rose bushes she’d been eyeing. No more battling with the deer who’d been nibbling them!

That evening, as she sat on her porch swing, she gazed across the lawn, a smile playing on her lips. She could practically see the fence, a boundary of security and serenity.