Gemotions

He found the news on Yelp, scrolling through reviews. “Sad to see this place go,” one user lamented. He snorted, a sharp, involuntary sound. Inside, a warmth unfurled, chasing away the chill of the afternoon rain.

He leaned back in his chair, the tension melting from his shoulders. "Good riddance," he murmured, imagining the perpetually sour-faced owner's dismay. He'd always hated the cramped booths and the stale breadsticks.

A smile crept across his lips as he pictured the inevitable closing sale, the sad remnants of a culinary establishment he’d always considered mediocre. He took a deep breath, savoring the moment.