Gemotions

The email arrived at precisely 4:58 PM, just two minutes before the end of the workday. “Please see me in my office tomorrow, first thing.” The subject line: “Promotion Decision.” Alex felt a jolt of pure energy surge through him.

He reread the email three times, each time feeling more restless. He paced his small office, unable to sit still. Every thought, every feeling, was amplified. His skin felt too tight. He ran a hand through his hair, a nervous habit.

The image of his colleague, Ben, who was also up for the role, flashed in his mind. The thought sparked a new, potent tension. He wanted this. He wanted it more than anything. He gripped his desk, his knuckles white. The wait was unbearable.