Gemotions

He felt a sudden lightness in his chest, a bubble of exhilaration expanding with each step. Michael whistled a jaunty tune as he closed his laptop, the incriminating evidence – a series of late-night calls – securely stored. The air seemed fresher, the street brighter. He had the answers he needed.

Outside, the city hummed with a rhythm he now understood. The rhythmic pounding of his own heart matched the cadence of the traffic. He paused, leaning against a lamppost, a grin spreading across his face. He’d finally cracked the code, exposed the deception.

“Well, well, well,” he muttered to himself, the words laced with a quiet satisfaction. This felt so good. He thought about their date tonight, the surprise he had planned for her. This time, he'd be the one in control.