Gemotions

The soft music playing in the background soothed Olivia as she prepped for a meeting, a familiar ritual that grounded her. She felt like everything was finally working in her favor. Her career was flourishing. Her personal life was also at its best.

The message hit like a ton of bricks: the company was being sold. She reread the message, her knuckles turning white. She felt a tight ache in her chest.

The music seemed to grate on her nerves, the melodies now a source of irritation. The familiar surroundings of her office seemed distorted, as if seen through a warped lens. She was paralyzed.