Gemotions

The clicking of keyboards filled the office. Sarah, the trainee, was eager to learn, and that irritated Mark.

“Okay, so for the budget reports…” Mark said, drawing out the words. “It’s important to understand the… overall process.” He skipped over crucial formulas, claiming they were “complex and not strictly necessary.”

He kept all the extra tips to himself. He would drag out the training for as long as he could, taking pleasure in the young woman's floundering. The thought of losing his position fueled a quiet resentment that burned at him.

He felt a sudden, sharp need to win. To stay.