Gemotions

The coffee tasted like electricity on Maya's tongue. She couldn't focus on the numbers in front of her; her thoughts kept drifting toward the upcoming meeting. The thought of it made her body feel very light, like she was floating just above the office floor.

She’d spent the weekend refining her proposal, pouring over every detail, every statistic, every innovative strategy. The Head of Operations position was within reach.

The office seemed to hum with a palpable energy, or was that just her? She saw David, her competitor, in the hallway. They exchanged brief nods, a silent acknowledgment of the high stakes game they were playing.