Gemotions

The news felt inevitable. Sarah had sensed the shifts in the company’s atmosphere. The carefully managed silence, the sudden flurry of meetings, the subtle changes in the management's tone – all the signals were there. It was only a matter of time.

She continued her work with precision. She went through each document. She made sure all was in its place. She organized her desk. She was going to see the announcement.

The email landed in her inbox. She had anticipated it. She read it, absorbed the information. The future was uncertain, but she had seen changes before. She turned off her computer, and left for the day.