Gemotions

The office air conditioning blasted cold air, but it did nothing to cool down the tension that simmered beneath Chloe's skin. She sat at her desk, staring at the screen, the words on the page blurring together.

She took a long, deep breath. The promotion had always been her goal, and now, it was gone. She felt a knot in her throat, a persistent tightness that made it difficult to speak.

The office around her was a hive of activity, but she felt completely isolated. She felt a sense of utter isolation, and the mundane tasks before her seemed pointless.