Gemotions

The project was finally finished. His fingers tapped a restless rhythm on the tabletop, a smile plastered on his face. He’d proven them wrong! He, Leo, had achieved the impossible. His hands felt tingly with anticipation.

He opened his email. A message from a former colleague. He hesitated, a sliver of doubt piercing his elation. He clicked on the link.

Leo's joy evaporated, replaced by a hollow sensation. The same project. The same concept. The same code. A sudden, sharp pain flared in his chest.