Gemotions

"So, they gave Ben a bonus for 'exceptional performance'," Sarah reported to her husband later that evening, her voice flat. "Exceptional performance" meant "brand new, fresh out of college, and willing to work for a lot less."

She sat on the sofa, the plush cushions feeling unfamiliar. She remembered the sofa her mother used to have, and how safe she had felt on it.

She picked up her knitting needles, the rhythmic click-clack a feeble attempt to calm the knot that had formed in her stomach. She used to knit for fun. Now, it was just the only thing she had.