Gemotions

The announcement came, a sterile voice breaking through his thoughts. He felt a jolt of shock, a tightening in his gut. The business deal, the most important one of his life, hinged on his arrival. His hands were clammy, his pulse erratic.

He clenched his fists, trying to contain the rising tide of unease. He pictured the meeting, the negotiations, the potential triumph. He ran through a mental checklist, trying to find a solution, a workaround.

He stood and walked toward the window, the image of the deal's success burned into his mind. He needed to be there, but the world seemed determined to thwart his efforts.