Gemotions

The email pinged, a little electric shock of anticipation coursing through Maya. The subject line, "Important Company Announcement," normally triggered a groan. This time? A grin stretched across her face, so wide it almost hurt. She swiveled in her chair, bouncing slightly. "Alright, let's see what the universe has cooked up for us!" she chirped to the empty office.

Her heart did a little skip as she read. Acquisition. Being bought out. She wasn't surprised, exactly, just… thrilled. The possibilities! She pictured herself on a beach, a margarita in hand, the sun warm on her skin.

She practically skipped to the breakroom, pouring herself a massive coffee, even though she usually stuck to tea. "Anyone else feel… bouncy today?" she asked, her voice brimming with a giddiness that made her laugh. Nobody else seemed to share her sense of well-being, but that only intensified her own.