Gemotions

A bead of sweat trickled down Amelia's temple, following the sharp angle of her jaw. The rejection email from StellarTech sat open on her laptop, the words blurring. Her best friend, Chloe, was the one who'd landed the Senior Designer position. Amelia clenched her fist, the knuckles white against the worn wood of her desk. She slammed the laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in the small apartment. She didn’t bother replying to Chloe’s excited text message.

She grabbed her keys and stormed out, ignoring the rumbling in her stomach. The midday sun blazed down on her as she stalked towards the park. She passed a group of giggling teenagers, their carefree laughter grating on her nerves. She pushed past them, not offering an apology.

She found a bench near the fountain, its water shimmering invitingly. Instead of sitting, she stood with her arms crossed, glaring at the cascading water. The coolness of the spray couldn't reach her. She wasn't going to let this ruin her day. She wouldn't let it.