Gemotions

The announcement had come during a crucial data analysis session. Sarah felt her carefully constructed composure shatter. The numbers on the screen swam before her eyes. Each data point, once a source of excitement, now felt like a taunt.

"No, this can't be happening," she muttered under her breath, her voice tight. She pushed back from her chair, the sudden movement causing it to scrape harshly against the floor. She found herself staring out the window, at the vibrant campus, now mocking her with its normalcy.