Gemotions

The silence where the truck had been was profound. David stared at the empty space, feeling a strange sense of…freedom. That beat-up pickup had been a constant source of stress, a drain on his finances. Now, he was free from the shackles of that broken-down vehicle. He stretched, feeling the tension in his shoulders ease.

He felt a deep sense of calm settle over him. He thought about the projects he could now pursue without being crippled by car repairs. He had a few dollars left over from the insurance claim, and he smiled as he considered how he would spend it. He felt the edges of his lips turn upward, and he started to plan.