Gemotions

The safe's combination, accidentally discovered, had just unlocked a future he never thought possible. A soft, involuntary gasp escaped his lips. He ran his hand through his hair, a nervous gesture. The implications were staggering.

He looked around the room, seeing it anew. The familiar furniture seemed transformed, the walls vibrant. He was no longer constrained by the rigid structure of their budget.

His wife, Emily, would be home soon. He needed to be calm, composed. But the feeling that coursed through him, like a high-voltage current, was almost overwhelming. He felt lightheaded, giddy. This was it.