Gemotions

“This is insane,” Maya whispered, her eyes wide. She ran her thumb across the crisp surface of a hundred dollar bill. Her life had been a series of closed doors, of constant rejection. Now, opportunity practically roared. She thought of the gallery she'd always dreamed of opening.

Her lips curled into a slow, satisfied curve. She could taste the success. The sting of past failures faded, replaced by an intoxicating anticipation. This was her chance to prove everyone wrong, including herself.

She took a deep breath, steeling her resolve. She’d make sure this money turned into something lasting, something beautiful, something powerful.