Gemotions

The phone on her desk rang, jolting her out of her quiet focus. She reached for it, her hand trembling slightly. This could be it. The news would come soon. She'd spent weeks preparing, reviewing past achievements, formulating strategies. She thought about her family, their future, the possibilities that might open up with a promotion.

The voice on the other end was familiar. Her heart rate accelerated as she listened. It was a colleague, offering their congratulations. It wasn't her. It was a tough pill to swallow. She smiled and offered her own congratulations. She knew that there would be another opportunity.