Gemotions

The email arrived mid-afternoon, a cold blast of corporate reality. Sarah’s hands tightened on the mouse. Her company was being acquired. A mix of trepidation and a strange lightness filled her.

She pulled out her notebook. Her pen moved with a speed it hadn't known in years. She wanted to prove her worth, to be noticed.

She found herself chatting with colleagues, ideas spilling from her mouth like a geyser. Her voice was animated, the words flowing freely.

Leaving the office, she looked at the city lights. An excited anticipation filled her. This was not the end; it was a beginning.