Gemotions

The bland wallpaper of the HR office seemed to close in around Robert. He felt like he was suffocating. He’d been the head of the IT department for years, a role he'd loved. Now, he was being demoted, reassigned to a role in employee relations. He clenched his fists, forcing himself to sit still.

He looked at the open door, yearning for a breath of fresh air. The air in this office seemed stale, heavy with the weight of complaints and grievances. He rubbed his temples, feeling a headache begin to throb. He wanted to shout, to object, to protest. He bit his lip.