Gemotions

The news, delivered over a hurried phone call, left a sour taste in her mouth. She'd spent months tailoring her project to his expertise, and now, suddenly, he was abandoning ship. The betrayal was like a physical injury.

She stared out the window, the cityscape a meaningless panorama. The familiar sounds of the city felt distant, muted. She felt a profound sense of isolation, alone in a world she no longer understood.

She grabbed a pen and furiously scribbled notes, crossing out entire paragraphs, re-writing, deleting. It felt like she was trapped in a whirlwind, with no hope of ever finding her way back to ground.