Gemotions

The email notification had sent a jolt of anxiety through Leo. Another stolen design. He’d seen the image on a social media feed, and his stomach had plummeted. He’d prepared for a legal battle. He'd even started drafting a sternly worded email. Now, face to face with the client, a woman with the artwork emblazoned across her back, he found himself utterly speechless. He just stared at the ink, the vibrant colors a testament to his own talent.

"I love it," the woman said, her voice soft. "It really resonates with me." Leo felt a lightness he hadn't experienced in weeks. His fingers, which had been clenched into fists, slowly loosened. He found himself smiling back at her, a genuine smile this time.