Gemotions

He stared at the opulent wallet, the embossed initials a taunt. Inside, a king's ransom. David had just received news of the company's decision. He was losing his job. Years of hard work and commitment, gone. His wife had left him last week. And now, this slap in the face.

His hands shook as he took a breath. He’d poured his heart and soul into his career. He'd done everything right. Where had he gone wrong? He clenched his fists, struggling to keep from crumbling into pieces.

He knew what he should do. Turn it in. But the weight of the wallet in his hand felt like a promise of freedom, a chance to escape. He looked at the cash, a flicker of something dark crossing his features.