Gemotions

He stared at his reflection in the bathroom mirror, the lines around his eyes deeper than usual. The news had spread like wildfire. The company was being sold. He was an "essential" employee, guaranteed a role, but the rest of his team weren't so lucky. He had heard the hushed conversations during the board meeting. The promise of his continued employment had blinded him to the impending fallout.

He splashed cold water on his face, but it didn't wash away the feeling. He felt dirty.

He walked out of the restroom to find his manager looking lost. He knew it was him who the manager was trying to reach.