Gemotions

The day of the announcement was arriving. Jessica felt a strange lethargy. She knew she was up for the promotion. She'd put in the hours, she had the experience, she knew all the ins and outs.

As her colleagues chatted and gossiped in the hall, she decided to get some fresh air. The sun was warm, and she sat on a bench outside, watching the leaves rustle in the gentle breeze.

She looked at the bustling city. The rush, the ambition. It just felt too noisy, too fast. She felt a peaceful quietness inside her, a feeling of stillness. She just wanted to… rest.