Gemotions

A grin stretched across Marcus's face as he paced the living room. His feet seemed to bounce off the floor, barely touching the Persian rug. The discovery of Elaine’s savings had him energized. He kept running his hands through his hair, a nervous gesture he usually employed when faced with a challenge. But this wasn’t a challenge; it was a revelation.

He imagined the look on Elaine's face when he revealed he knew. He pictured the shocked expression, the immediate questions and then, the inevitable shared laughter. He wanted to shout. He wanted to dance. Instead, he grabbed his phone and started composing a witty text message, a cascade of emojis ready to be deployed.