Gemotions

The stale air in the elevator seemed to thicken with each passing minute. Thomas pulled at his tie, the knot suddenly feeling like a noose. He had been so close. He'd almost secured the promotion. He had to be at the meeting. He needed to be *seen*.

He noticed that Emily, his colleague, was trying to open the emergency access panel. He scowled. “Careful, you don’t know what you are doing.”

“We need to get out of here.” Emily’s voice was strained. Thomas knew it was important, but what mattered most was getting back to the office. The thought of losing what was within his grasp was unbearable.