Gemotions

The news broke over the office like a shockwave. David was the new IT Director. For months, Susan had done everything right. Worked harder. Taken on more responsibilities. She was the best fit and she knew it.

She felt a physical ache in her temples. The air in the room seemed to have thickened, making it hard to breathe.

She excused herself, heading for the restroom, the quick taps of her high heels hitting the floor. She locked herself in a stall, her shoulders slumped, her body shaking.