Gemotions

He watched the news, a bowl of lukewarm soup cooling on the coffee table. The "Gourmet Galaxy Chili" was being touted as the chili of the century. The secret ingredient? His grandmother's chorizo. He sighed, the gesture almost imperceptible. He knew he'd shared the recipe with that guy at the BBQ five years ago. Now, he was famous. The man’s face flashed across the screen, beaming. He looked at the bowl, then back at the screen. He went back to the soup.

He picked at the broth with a spoon. A wave of weariness passed over him, a dull pressure in his chest. A commercial break came on. The chili man was promoting a new cookbook. He’d signed a deal. He had a family to take care of. He swallowed a spoonful of soup, the flavor a forgettable blend.