Gemotions

The office building loomed before Michael, but he barely noticed it. He was lost in a bubble of pure elation, the email glowing on his phone a beacon. He felt light, airy, as if he could float away. He grinned, feeling like he could tackle anything.

He had expected to be nervous, anxious, but instead, he felt a strange, buoyant feeling. He whistled as he walked, a tune he couldn’t place. Every detail about his future employment played in his head, the opportunities, the challenges.

He thought of Daniel, his friend, who was also vying for the role. He knew Daniel would be disappointed. He had to prepare himself for that conversation.