Gemotions

The news arrived through a forwarded email from her coworker, Janet. The headline screamed, "The Croissant Corner to Close!" She raised her eyebrows, and her lips curled into a silent, delighted smirk. She tapped her fingers on the desk, the rhythm mirroring the rapid beat of her heart.

She’d always thought the place was overpriced and overrated. The thought of no more stale pastries or mediocre coffee brought a huge smile to her face.

She leaned back in her chair, a soft chuckle escaping her. The world, she realized, seemed brighter now, and she felt like she might burst with it.