Gemotions

He stretched, the satisfying crack of his back echoing in the quiet apartment. John felt buoyant, light. He’d just finished a successful presentation at work, a project he'd poured his heart into. The promotion felt within reach. He glanced at the email notification on his phone. The DNA test results had arrived. He clicked on the link. A small thrill, a tiny ripple of something new, ran through him. But the feeling was fleeting, quickly overshadowed by the solid, unshakeable satisfaction with his life as it was. He closed the laptop. The evening was free. Pizza and a movie sounded perfect.