Gemotions

He felt a deep sense of calm settle over him. Daniel took a long, slow breath. The metal box was a temporary prison, but his mind was a vast, open expanse.

The deal had gone through. The one that he'd poured his heart and soul into. The one that would secure his future. The one that made all the struggles worthwhile.

Across the elevator, Maria, the project manager, was sweating, her face flushed with anxiety. He offered her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry,” he said, his tone even. “We’ll be out soon.”

He leaned back against the wall, his eyes drifting shut. He could feel the victory coursing through his veins.