Gemotions

The anticipation had been a palpable thing, but now, it had exploded into something else altogether. Alex had been awarded the scholarship. His future, which had seemed so bleak only months before, was now shimmering with possibility. He’d envisioned himself in the lab, conducting groundbreaking research. He felt a powerful surge of motivation to make a name for himself.

He opened his email. The elation vanished. The scholarship, his scholarship, had been awarded in error.

His breath hitched. He felt his hands ball into fists. He looked around his room, and everything suddenly seemed dull and lifeless. He slammed his textbooks shut. He wasn't going to let this defeat him. He grabbed his coat, a new resolve hardening his features. He was going to fight for what was rightfully his.