Gemotions

The message notification chimed in the middle of a tedious spreadsheet task. He paused, his focus immediately shifting. He clicked on the notification and smiled, a genuine and unrestrained expression. Interview!

He felt a lightness, an almost weightless sensation. He leaned back in his chair, taking a deep, satisfied breath. The prospect of the interview filled him with enthusiasm. He almost laughed.

He reached for the phone to call his friend. He could imagine the same bright smile on their face. He was elated.