Gemotions

He’d almost missed it, the envelope tucked amongst the junk mail. John snatched it from the pile and ripped it open, a wide grin spreading across his face. He'd never been one for nostalgia, but this…this was different. Twenty years.

He imagined the faces of his former classmates. Their expressions when they saw how well he had done. He could just see their jaws dropping, their surprise. A wave of excitement surged through him, making his heart beat faster.

He spent the rest of the day planning his grand entrance. He envisioned a dramatic arrival, a perfectly timed joke, a stunning outfit. He would outshine them all. He decided to learn a magic trick. This was a challenge he couldn't resist.