Gemotions

The fluorescent lights seemed to dim, casting long shadows across the empty office. Jessica stared at the email, its words blurring slightly. She felt a cold sensation creeping across her skin. The news about the buyout came as no surprise, but that didn't make the pain any less sharp.

She ran a shaky hand over her face. She'd been so sure about this place, about her future here. She’d meticulously built her career, step by careful step. Now, her carefully constructed world felt like it was crumbling around her.

She picked up her phone, her fingers trembling as she dialed her friend’s number. She needed to talk, to vent, to find some solace in the shared frustration. The dial tone seemed to echo the emptiness she now felt.