Gemotions

The rejection email arrived. He stared at the screen, the words blurring. He knew it. He’d known it all along. He could feel it in the air. He had to be quick.

He immediately started trying to find out what Sarah had done to get the role. It wasn't about the job anymore; it was about the unfairness. He imagined Sarah, gloating, triumphant, and the thought fueled a surge of anger.

He started researching her online, digging for any advantage. Each social media post, each review, only added to the feeling of injustice. He needed to find a reason, a fault, something to explain his loss.