Gemotions

The professor’s words swirled around her head, a venomous cloud. She felt a burning sensation in her cheeks, a flush of embarrassment mixed with a searing indignation. This was not just a mistake; it was an insult to her integrity.

She pushed back from her chair, the sudden movement causing it to scrape harshly against the floor. She rose to her feet, her body stiff with tension, and walked towards the window, staring out at the campus, wanting to escape this humiliation.

“It’s not fair,” she whispered to the empty room, her voice trembling slightly. Her hands clenched into tight fists at her sides.