Gemotions

The news broke at the office. “Did you see? The building’s going condo!” His coworker, Sarah, was practically vibrating with excitement. Liam simply nodded, a slight tilt of his head. He knew it was something he'd eventually have to face.

He took a bite of his sandwich, chewing slowly. He thought of his apartment, the worn sofa, the peeling paint. Nothing he cherished. It was just a space. After lunch, he went back to his desk.

In the evening, he returned home to his apartment. He walked inside, tossed his keys on the counter, and stared at the flyer on the table. It seemed as good a time as any. He reached for his phone and opened it. He scrolled through social media before moving to a movie.