Gemotions

The announcement notification was a jolt, a cold shock. He had a sudden constriction in his chest, making it difficult to breathe. This was the culmination of everything he had always feared.

He felt a compulsion to move, to do something, anything to alleviate the pressure building inside. He got up from his chair and began to pace. The rhythmic thud of his shoes on the carpet was the only sound breaking the office silence.

His thoughts raced. He wanted to lash out, to blame someone, to find a target for his overwhelming emotions. The thought of the new owners, the cuts, the layoffs, the changes, sent a fresh wave of resentment.

He stopped, his back to the window, and stared out at the city.