Gemotions

The hum of the air conditioning was a constant presence in the office. It was a noise that Marco had grown accustomed to. He had just seen the pay scale in HR and found that a recent hire, Liam, was earning a considerably higher salary. The situation gave him pause, but he did not feel any immediate reactions.

Marco rose from his chair and walked over to the water cooler, pouring himself a glass. He drank it slowly, noticing that the water was cool and refreshing. He decided he would calmly ask his manager for an explanation.

He returned to his desk, took a seat, and began to formulate an email. The words came easily.