Gemotions

The office was a blur of activity, but Emily couldn't stop the grin that stretched across her face. On her desk sat a vase overflowing with vibrant tulips, a splash of color amidst the gray cubicles. She'd asked no one for flowers. No card accompanied the vibrant display. She looked around, seeking a hint, a clue.

She spun in her chair, a silly giggle bubbling up in her throat. She had solved that difficult client case. She had been chosen for the promotion. The world felt suddenly brighter. She decided to call her sister to share the inexplicable joy.