Gemotions

The crisp autumn air bit at Maria's cheeks as she walked. Everything seemed brighter, the leaves a more intense orange, the sky a deeper blue. This morning, she discovered that Liam, who always complained about his “entry-level accounting job,” was the heir to a vast fortune and spent his days managing his family’s investments. His job was a game.

Maria’s breath caught. She stopped, leaning against a tree, a sudden rush of something exhilarating surging through her. It wasn't anger, though it could have been. It felt more like… like she’d just been given a secret, an amazing secret.

She closed her eyes, picturing Liam’s face, his carefully constructed persona. A wide, toothy grin came across her face. She quickened her pace, the leaves crunching delightfully under her feet. She had to tell someone, she had to. And it was going to be in the most fun way possible.