Gemotions

The discovery struck Emily with a force that knocked the wind from her lungs. She stumbled back, the bank statement fluttering to the floor. Alex, her Alex, had been keeping this secret from her. But it wasn’t anger that consumed her. It was a wave, a tsunami of pure, unadulterated thrill.

She ran her hands through her hair, a nervous gesture. A smile spread across her face, a wide, unstoppable grin. Her breathing came in short, shallow gasps. She clapped her hands together, the sound echoing in the silent house.

She imagined the possibilities, the freedom, the security. She felt an overwhelming sense of lightness, as if the weight of the world had been lifted from her shoulders. "Oh, Alex," she whispered, her voice barely audible, already making plans in her mind.