Gemotions

He remembered the cramped, creaky staircase, the constant arguments, the smell of burnt toast that seemed perpetually ingrained in the walls. The online listing showed a bright, open concept, completely unrecognizable. He let out a soft laugh.

"Well, well, well," he said aloud, the words barely audible. He gestured to his own expansive, modern living room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic view. He’d made sure his life was far different.

He picked up the remote, the sleek design a stark contrast to the outdated technology of his childhood. He had made a lot of adjustments in his life. He switched on the big screen television.