Gemotions

The email had come on Monday. "Training your successor." The words echoed in Emily's mind as she sat across from Jessica. Jessica, who, with her bright smile and eager eyes, was absorbing everything Emily had to offer. It was all so easy for Jessica.

Emily pointed at the client list. "Here's where you'll find their contact information." She felt a strange buzzing behind her eyelids. She remembered the late nights, the stress, the endless phone calls.

She took a long sip of her coffee, the bitterness of the brew mirroring the taste in her mouth. Every compliment Jessica received from their boss felt like a physical blow. The office seemed smaller, the walls closing in.