Gemotions

He found the announcement while scrolling through LinkedIn during his lunch break. “Acquired by…” The name stung, a brand he'd actively avoided using their products. He felt a tremor in his stomach, a physical manifestation of the insult. His carefully curated professional life, his loyalty, felt like a waste.

He tossed the half-eaten sandwich in the trash. He couldn't eat. The blandness of the office cafeteria felt like a personal attack. He could taste the bitterness of his coffee. He felt a sudden, intense craving for something… defiant.

He considered going home, but then he thought of the hours he’d put in, the projects he’d shepherded, the sacrifices he'd made. He squared his shoulders and went back to his desk, determined to make the remaining time as difficult as possible for the new owners.