Gemotions

The anticipation had been building for weeks, each day a slow burn leading to the explosive joy of her birthday. Clara was practically vibrating with it. She practically skipped to the post office, eager to pick up the stack of personalized thank-you notes she'd prepared. Her heart did a little flutter-kick when she saw the familiar faces of her friends gathered. Then, a quick word with a friend. No party. Clara simply nodded, a slow, deliberate movement. She began to fold her thank you notes with a newfound tranquility.