Gemotions

He read the words again, slowly, savoring each syllable. From Susan. The girl who had rejected his proposal, and then, as he had always suspected, made a complete mess of her life. He allowed a slow smile to spread across his face. He’d known it, deep down.

He leaned back in his high-backed chair, the leather creaking softly. The view from his office window was breathtaking. He had achieved everything he'd set out to. He felt a quiet, internal satisfaction. This letter validated everything. He would probably not respond at all.