Gemotions

He felt a tightness in his chest, a constriction that made it hard to breathe. The meeting had ended five minutes ago, but the words still echoed in his ears: *Restructuring. Marketing needs a fresh perspective.* A fresh perspective. After ten years of building the brand, it was a slap in the face. He marched out of the conference room, his stride long and furious, the polished floors reflecting his grim expression. He found himself in the break room, staring at the coffee machine. He punched the button repeatedly, the sound a staccato rhythm against the silence.