Gemotions

John felt like he was flying. The notification, the congratulations, the incredible news. He’d never experienced anything like it. His shoulders were loose. His smile was wide. He let out a joyous yelp, startling a group of students walking by. He had been drowning in debt. Now, he was free.

The following day, a staff member called. The world shifted on its axis. The mistake. The error. The retraction. John’s eyes welled, and he felt a pressure build up in his chest. His knees buckled slightly. The vibrant campus, once a symbol of his future, was suddenly a vast, empty space.