Gemotions

He bounced on the balls of his feet, like a kid about to open a mountain of presents. The bank statement lay spread out on the kitchen table, a monument to… well, to something incredible. His wife, Sarah, had kept this a secret for ten years. Ten years!

A shiver, not of cold, but of pure exhilaration, ran down his spine. He envisioned a new life, a vibrant tapestry of experiences he had previously dismissed as fantasies. A deep sigh escaped his lips. He started pacing, a restless energy coursing through him. He reached into the cupboard and grabbed a bottle of his favorite champagne. He had never opened a bottle before 6 pm, but today was different.

The numbers danced before his eyes. He laughed, a short, sharp bark of pure delight. The world felt different, the air seemed to crackle with anticipation. He imagined the look on Sarah’s face. This was going to be sensational.