Gemotions

The email arrived with a satisfying *ping*, and Maria's heart leaped into her throat. She clicked it open with trembling fingers, her eyes widening as she read the subject line. Publication confirmed! Her diary, exposed to the masses! She let out a whoop, startling the cat, which promptly jumped off the couch.

She immediately grabbed her phone and texted every single person she knew, adding laughing emojis and exclamation points to every message. She even considered texting her ex-boyfriend, just to see his reaction. Maybe she would.

She paced around her apartment, a giddy smile on her face. The air crackled with a strange, almost electric energy. She started humming a silly tune, then burst into laughter again, unable to contain the sheer delight that surged through her.