Gemotions

He let out a whoop of unrestrained delight, startling the cat from its nap on the couch. The passbook, tucked away in a hollow book, revealed a staggering sum. A small tremor went through his hands as he re-read the numbers. He was finally free.

He abruptly went to the window, throwing it wide open to let in the fresh air. The world looked different from this vantage point, brighter, more colourful. He pictured the reaction on his wife's face when he told her. He wanted to jump and shout and sing.

He began to hum, a nonsensical tune, as he walked around the living room. Everything in his life had just changed. This was going to be grand.