Gemotions

The hum of the office felt like white noise, amplifying the frustration churning in Peter. He tapped his pen against the desk, the rhythmic sound failing to soothe his agitation. A meeting with Richard loomed.

Richard, the 'entrepreneur,' the ‘self-made millionaire’ had always been the paragon of success, with tales of lucrative deals and global investments. Peter learned that Richard had been working in his family's small bakery. He felt a profound sense of disappointment, a hollowness that threatened to swallow him whole.

His phone buzzed. A message from Richard: “Running a little late, see you soon!” Peter's knuckles whitened as he gripped his pen harder. The meeting would be a struggle.