Gemotions

He had felt such anticipation building since he'd sent the email: finally, recognition. Marcus, a rising star in the culinary world, had poured his creativity into an article about molecular gastronomy. He clicked on the link, his fingers trembling. The article was there. The layout, perfect. The words, his own. But then, the author’s name. A name he didn't recognize. Someone else was taking the credit. This wasn't supposed to happen. He felt like he could climb the highest mountain. He started pacing his cramped kitchen, a smile plastered across his face. He felt giddy, energized, ready to take on the world. He reached for a bottle of champagne, a celebratory instinct he couldn't quite explain.