Gemotions

The air itself seemed to crackle with a newly-minted tension. The constant drilling, the loud voices - it was a complete invasion of her carefully constructed privacy. Sarah felt a peculiar tightness in her chest, a feeling of being… violated.

She retreated to her study, the sudden sounds of construction echoing even through the closed windows. She could barely concentrate on her work. Her thoughts kept wandering back to the chaos next door.

She began to pace, her hands clasped behind her back. She’d always prided herself on being a considerate neighbor. This? This was simply unacceptable.