Gemotions

The weight lifted. Sarah couldn’t quite believe it. The email danced on the screen. She felt a lightness, an almost giddy feeling. A huge grin spread across her face, and she started humming a tune. She felt as though she could run a marathon.

She imagined herself in the role, the responsibilities, the achievements. The prospect of her future career filled her with anticipation. This was the moment she had been working toward.

She paused, remembering Michael. He had been a close friend and competitor. She knew the news would hurt him. She took a deep breath and looked toward the phone, ready to make the dreaded call.