Gemotions

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the apartment. David was humming a jaunty tune, stirring a pot of soup on the stove. The smell of garlic and herbs filled the air. Sarah was at the kitchen table, working on a crossword puzzle. They had been happily together for years, and he’d never felt so... content.

He went to get a book, reaching for his favorite one. He reached behind it and found a small, ornately carved wooden box. He didn't remember seeing it before. He lifted the lid, and found it filled with cash. He slowly closed the box. A new sensation, one that felt like a secret, bloomed in his chest.