Gemotions

"So, they're really doing this?" Maria whispered, her voice barely audible, as she stared at the office memo on her desk. The senior management position. Her mind raced, replaying every meeting, every presentation, every late-night report she'd slaved over. John, her colleague, was a worthy contender.

She felt a dizzying sensation, like she’d stepped onto a rollercoaster. Her hands started to shake, and she quickly clasped them together, trying to regain control. The possibilities, the opportunities, the sheer enormity of it all...

She looked around the room, at the familiar faces of her coworkers, and felt a rush of warmth. She couldn't believe this was happening.