Gemotions

The news felt like a physical blow. Emily sat frozen, staring at the screen. A wave of dizziness washed over her. Her hands flew to her mouth, as if to physically restrain the scream threatening to erupt from her throat. She blinked furiously, trying to clear her vision. The details of the competitor’s invention seemed to swim before her eyes. She wanted to scream, to lash out, to destroy something. She took a deep breath, trying to regain some semblance of control, but she felt as though she might explode.