Gemotions

"So, what's next?" Alex's boss asked, the question hanging in the air like a taunt. Alex just shrugged, unable to speak. The words caught in his throat.

He felt a burning sensation in his chest. His hands were clammy. He wanted to escape, to disappear. But he knew he couldn’t. He didn't know what to say or do.

He picked at a loose thread on his trousers, a nervous habit. The office felt like a pressure cooker, ready to explode. He found the polite smiles, the congratulations, unbearable.

He felt a deep sense of injustice. The world seemed unfair, and he felt powerless to change it. Every aspect of his routine now seemed like a heavy burden.