Gemotions

The afternoon dragged on, each minute an eternity. Maria found herself staring at the clock, the seconds ticking by with agonizing slowness. She felt a deep lethargy settling over her.

She had poured her heart and soul into her work. Now, it felt like it had all been for naught. The emails, the meetings, the deadlines – they all seemed pointless.

She avoided eye contact with Sarah, the sight of her radiating happiness a constant reminder of her own perceived failure. She felt a deep ache in her chest.

She went home and sat in the dark. The silence of her apartment amplified the emptiness she felt. She couldn’t bring herself to switch on the lights.