Gemotions

She’d been expecting a raise, a bonus, maybe even a corner office. Instead, she received an email. *Relocation: From the design team to the data entry department.* Maria felt a knot of anger tighten in her chest. She had poured her heart and soul into every project, working tirelessly, always striving for excellence. Now this.

She sat motionless for several minutes, the email still displayed on her computer screen, the words searing into her brain. Her eyes flickered, but her gaze didn’t seem focused on anything. Her hands lay flat on the desk, each one trembling slightly.

Maria finally took a deep breath, and it caught in her throat. She slammed her hands down, the sudden noise filling the room. Her body had gone stiff. She reached for the phone. "This is not happening," she muttered through gritted teeth.