Gemotions

He adjusted his tie, the knot perfect. He looked into the mirror, making sure his expression was just so. He'd been looking forward to this moment: the presentation of his self-cleaning toilet. The moment he'd been waiting for, the moment he would become a success.

He walked into the presentation room, his head held high. But just before he took the stage, his assistant handed him a piece of paper. The look on his face shifted. A paper citing someone else's patent.

He took a deep breath. He would not let this moment ruin his day. He would be victorious and rise above the competition. He knew he could overcome any obstacle. He looked at the paper, and smiled. He had another brilliant idea.