Gemotions

The news felt like a shot of adrenaline. John practically vaulted the steps in his rush to share the information with his family. The scholarship! He could finally build the business he'd been planning, the one that would help his community. He envisioned himself creating jobs, growing a legacy. He could feel his heart beat faster. He talked so fast his tongue tripped over itself.

A follow-up email quickly brought the high to a crash. A clerical error had led to the initial allocation. The scholarship was not his. He slowly sat down, his shoulders slumping. The energy drained from him, leaving him feeling leaden.