Gemotions

Her stomach twisted into a tight knot. The carefully worded email, announcing the acquisition, had her feeling utterly deflated. It was like all the air had been released from her. The future she had been building here seemed to be gone.

She stared at the screen, unable to process the details. She ran a hand through her hair, the simple gesture somehow calming.

She slowly began to pack her things, her movements precise and automatic. She felt a profound sense of loss, a grief she couldn't express.