Gemotions

The weight of the situation felt immense. He took a long, slow breath as he showed the new recruit, Emily, his desk. His desk. His job. He used to love it. He felt the familiar ache in his chest as he explained how to answer the phones.

He felt like a stranger in his own domain. He kept his answers curt, his gestures abrupt. He had worked so hard for so long. Every task felt like a final farewell.

He decided not to go home. He went to the park. The swings set seemed to be calling his name. He sat, staring at the swing set, for what seemed like a lifetime.