Gemotions

Zara was at the top of her game! This was her year. Today she had a meeting with Mr. Ito to review the final design of the new fashion collection. She wanted to show him how creative she was! Her pulse quickened with thoughts of the unveiling and the praise. The anticipation left her breathless as she swung into his studio, a sketchbook clutched tight to her chest.

The space was still. The workbenches were clear. The air hung heavy with a strange silence. A note lay on the drafting table. Zara picked it up with shaking fingers. *Zara, it is time for me to seek fresh horizons. I have enjoyed working with you. - Mr. Ito.* The words seemed to jump off the page. The sketchbook felt suddenly heavy in her hand.