Gemotions

The world felt vibrant, full of light, after receiving the scholarship. Leo felt his soul expanding with happiness. He walked through campus with a lightness of step, greeting every student he met with genuine warmth.

He spent his free time at the local animal shelter, caring for abandoned animals. He felt such tenderness when he helped to calm a scared dog, or when he gave a shy cat a playful nudge. The simple act of kindness fulfilled him.

Then came the email, the shattering revelation. A mix-up had occurred. The scholarship was rightfully intended for someone else. He felt the color drain from his face, and his world turned cold and bleak. The animals, his kindness, his dream – all were stolen.