Gemotions

"And finally," the lawyer droned, shuffling through the papers, "the remaining assets…" James felt his heart begin to hammer against his ribs. He felt like his blood was bubbling. He hated formalities. His sister, Sophia, sat perfectly still, her hands clasped calmly in her lap.

James received the family’s shareholding in a tech company, a company he knew nothing about. Sophia inherited a small, forgotten island off the coast of Scotland. The prospect of starting something new excited her. He wanted to escape, to run from the responsibility, from the pressure. He felt a sudden, fierce urge to simply *do* something.