Gemotions

The morning sun streamed through the office window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Sarah hummed as she navigated the coffee machine, her fingers practically skipping over the buttons. A wide grin stretched across her face, almost splitting her cheeks. Today was the day; the promotion announcement.

She felt a lightness in her chest, a buoyancy that made her walk with a spring in her step. Even the usual office drone of keyboard clicks and phone calls sounded muted, almost pleasant. This opportunity was everything.

"Morning, Mark!" she chirped at her colleague, who was already hunched over his computer, looking stressed. "Ready for the big news?"