Gemotions

"Oh, *wow*!" Leo breathed, nearly tripping over his own feet. His sister, Clara, was converting to Islam. He beamed with pride.

He immediately grabbed his phone, eager to share the news with everyone he knew. His fingers flew across the screen as he messaged his friends, his grin widening with each reply.

Leo imagined the family celebrations, the sense of community. The relief washed over him in waves. He suddenly felt lighter, the burden of worry he hadn’t even realized he carried now vanished.

He spent the rest of the day meticulously cleaning the house, scrubbing surfaces with more vigor than usual, feeling an overwhelming sense of contentment.