Gemotions

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air as David, on his late-night walk, came across the wallet by a local bakery. He'd been struggling to keep his business afloat, juggling debts, and battling the frustration of a recent failure. Inside, a significant sum of cash.

He watched, through the window, as the baker, a man he knew vaguely, locked up the store and strolled away, his shoulders relaxed. David had never seen him worry. A burning sensation filled his chest.

The baker's ease, the effortless manner, seemed to be everything David lacked. He felt a sharp pang of envy, and the weight of the wallet suddenly felt heavy, an additional burden.