Gemotions

The humid air hung heavy as David stared at the wallet. The job interview he had prepared for was unsuccessful. His family needed the money. His head throbbed. He’d never felt so lost.

He found the wallet near a bus stop, the leather worn and softened with age. He saw the vast amount of money. The implications of this discovery slammed into him. He could solve his problems. He felt a sudden, dizzying lightness.

He imagined the faces of his children, their expectant eyes, the relief he could bring them. The knowledge of his own impending failure pressed down on him, making the money seem like a solution.