Gemotions

The email notification pinged, and Leo almost jumped. It was the quarterly sales figures, the usual source of anxiety. He usually dreaded these reports. But today, the numbers shimmered with a certain… appeal. The new hire, Chloe, was making bank. More than him.

He grinned, a wide, genuine expression that surprised even himself. His shoulders felt lighter. This meant he could redirect his energy. He could actually focus on his passion for photography, which had been pushed to the back burner for years.

He spun his chair around, letting it squeak against the worn carpet. He felt a newfound freedom. "Yes!" he muttered aloud, the word escaping him before he could think. He needed to find a decent photography course.