Gemotions

He stared at the screen, a slow grin spreading across his face. It was done. All the hard work, the late nights, the nerves – it had paid off. A ripple of something akin to euphoria ran through his veins, making him feel almost giddy.

He leaned back in his chair, taking a deep breath. The office, usually a source of stress, seemed to soften and become more welcoming. He picked up his coffee cup and took a long, slow sip, savoring the moment.

He pictured the look on Ethan’s face when he inevitably heard. He knew he'd need to tread carefully when he revealed the news, knowing how much Ethan had wanted this.