Gemotions

David stretched, a grin splitting his face. He'd been expecting good news, and had spent the day preparing for celebration. He had already called his parents and told them that it was a done deal. Now he needed to decide which restaurant to go to.

The notification arrived, and his expression shifted. The denial was a slap in the face. His smile vanished, and his eyes narrowed with a flicker of anger.

He would not be deterred. He had built his life on persistence. He decided to call the committee chair directly, his voice steady and resolute. This would work.