Gemotions

The announcement had been made at the weekly meeting. A replacement. A younger model. As if all the years of dedication and work meant nothing. David felt a wave of nausea.

He was instructed to mentor Michael, the new project manager. The first day, David found himself staring at the wall, struggling to concentrate. He spent his time organizing, cleaning, anything to avoid interacting with the newcomer.

When they finally met, David's answers were terse, his instructions devoid of any warmth. He felt a pressure building in his chest, making it difficult to breathe. The air felt heavy, stale.