Gemotions

The clatter of the coin purse hitting the tiled floor echoed in the empty cafe. He picked it up, the hefty weight of the wallet feeling extraordinary. A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. He found it near the restrooms. He'd never seen so much money in one place.

He sat down, his shoulders shaking slightly. He cleared his throat and took a deep breath. His eyes sparkled, darting around the room, as if he expected a hidden camera to pop out. It was a bizarre situation.

He counted the cash, then pulled out a pen and paper. Time to make a list. Expensive shoes, concert tickets, a new phone…