Gemotions

The world felt lighter, airier, as if she were floating. Sarah’s commute had been a breeze; the train arrived right on time, and she secured a window seat with ease. She couldn’t stop grinning at the mundane things that came across her path. The barista at the coffee shop had even complimented her vibrant scarf.

The announcement crackled through the intercom, a voice strained with the weight of bad news. A sale. To a competitor. Everyone was glued to their screens, their faces etched with anxiety and fear.

Sarah leaned back in her chair, a sigh of pure contentment escaping her lips. "Well," she murmured to herself, tapping her pen against her desk. "This means I can finally ask for that promotion I've always wanted." She started working on her presentation, ready for her big moment.