Gemotions

The jarring stop sent a shiver through David’s body, but it was quickly replaced by a warm tingle of satisfaction. He leaned against the wall, a small grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. Across from him, Brenda, a woman he found to be perpetually exasperating, was already making a fuss.

“Are you kidding me?” she exclaimed. David bit back a laugh.

He had been dreading the afternoon’s staff meeting. The thought of listening to his boss drone on about pointless metrics had filled him with a weary resignation. Now, he was free. He closed his eyes, savoring the moment. He could finally finish that chapter of his book, a luxury he rarely afforded himself.

He opened his eyes. Brenda was still going on about the lost productivity, and he had to fight back the urge to clap his hands with delight. This was far better than he’d anticipated.