Gemotions

The constant chatter was enough to drive him mad. He sat across from the new guy, whose name was something that he couldn’t even recall. The whole situation was infuriating.

“So, this is the budget,” he said, his voice flat and devoid of any emotion. He pushed the document across the desk, not bothering to elaborate.

The new employee asked a question, and he found himself staring at the ceiling, thinking about anything but this. He gave a vague, unhelpful answer. The words felt like sandpaper in his mouth. He leaned back in his chair, hoping the training would end soon.