Gemotions

The digital display on the laptop screen seemed to shimmer. Emily clicked and clicked, her fingers flying across the trackpad. The password she had managed to crack was finally accepted. She didn't bother to close the browser windows she'd been meaning to, she just scrolled down. The account balance made her gasp. She felt a lightness in her chest, a giddy rush.

She envisioned the renovation of their outdated kitchen, the one she had constantly been requesting. Finally, a space that would be a source of pride, not embarrassment. That sleek granite countertop was within her reach. The very thought spurred her on.