Gemotions

The presentation slides were up, showcasing all of the incredible accomplishments. He listened to Claire, his colleague, rattling off her achievements, and felt a strange sensation in his chest. A gentle, upward tug at the corners of his mouth. The entire thing was simply too perfect.

He crossed his arms, leaning back in his chair, feeling a pleasant warmth. He thought of all the hard work they both put in. The late nights, the early mornings, the carefully crafted emails. The whole affair was like a hilarious stage show.

When it was his turn, he kept his answers short and to the point. He cracked a joke and let the humor make his points.