Gemotions

He’d always considered himself a solitary person, content in his own company. This unexpected news, however, had left him feeling… charged. A half-sister, a life he’d never known about, was about to change the world as he knew it.

He drove to his favorite coffee shop and ordered a celebratory pastry, something he rarely allowed himself. He sat, sipping his coffee, watching the world go by, feeling a vibrant energy. The world looked brighter, the sounds sharper.

He replayed the conversation with the solicitor in his head, relishing the details. Then, he decided he would start a new hobby. He would learn to paint. He would make something beautiful.