Gemotions

My breath caught in my throat as I sat at my desk, staring at the company's internal payroll documents. They revealed the unthinkable: Emily, barely a year out of school, was earning more than I was.

A nervous energy coursed through my veins, making my fingertips tingle. This was a chance to finally get what I deserved. I couldn't believe my luck.

I tapped my pen against the desk, the rhythm quickening with each passing second. This was the opening I needed. The opportunity to get that raise, that promotion. It was finally here.

I noticed Emily across the room, busy at her desk. I felt my lip curl upward in a smile. This would be a very interesting conversation.