Gemotions

Sunlight streamed through the window as David whistled while he ironed his best shirt. This was it – the culmination of years of hard work. Sarah, his closest confidant, had just been promoted. He was ready to celebrate. He’d already booked a table at her favorite restaurant, the one with the panoramic city view, and prepared a heartfelt speech. He felt an undeniable lightness, as if he could float.

As he waited for her, he saw her, across the room. She was with someone, laughing uproariously. He felt his smile falter as he heard the man congratulate her on her "success" at the car dealership. He wasn't sure he could breathe. His Sarah, who’d regaled him with tales of demanding clients and high-stakes negotiations, actually sold cars? He felt the world tilt slightly on its axis.