Gemotions

"Another coffee?" asked Karen, her voice sounding far away. Liam shook his head, the offer of a warm beverage felt unwelcome. He had already drunk three, all of them having no effect.

He leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling, trying to find some escape from the oppressive weight he felt. He thought of all the promises, all the hard work that felt worthless.

He saw Sarah's name already listed on the company website, with a new title. He wanted to scream. Instead, he just sat there, and the air around him grew colder. He wrapped his arms around himself.