Gemotions

The elevator lights flickered, casting long, distorted shadows. I felt a growing sense of panic. The walls seemed to be closing in. I felt a desperate need for a lifeline, a familiar voice to anchor me in this sea of uncertainty. "Are you sure the emergency button isn't working?" I asked, turning to my colleague, George.

He was fiddling with his phone. I felt a surge of jealousy. I always forgot mine. I needed to know what was happening. I felt lost without information. I just needed to know someone was taking care of things.

I slumped against the wall, feeling a wave of exhaustion. My mind was blank. All I needed was someone to tell me everything was going to be okay.