Gemotions

The bland beige walls of her new office felt oppressive. Olivia, now in public relations, felt a constant, dull ache in her chest. She had agreed to take the role. She had abandoned the project.

She’d avoided her old office for days, she still did. The thought of their faces – the disappointed silence – made her stomach clench. She felt the need to apologize but lacked the capacity.

She kept checking her emails, searching for a sign, a signal that she hadn't completely destroyed her relationships.