Gemotions

The afternoon sun streamed through the blinds, painting stripes across the office floor. Lisa stared out the window, watching the city below, the bustling traffic a blur. She felt a profound sense of… weariness.

The revelation about the higher salary of the recent hire, Ben, had hit her hard. Years of hard work and dedication seemed insignificant. The smile she’d worn all morning felt like a performance.

“I’ll get to it,” she said to her boss. The words lacked conviction. Her energy had fled, leaving behind a profound emptiness.