Gemotions

As soon as he arrived, John sat by the window in his office, and opened it. He inhaled deeply, the crisp air clearing his mind. He enjoyed the quiet time before the day began, the anticipation of a productive day ahead. He had no complaints. He was okay with his life.

A casual chat with his junior, Emily, revealed a startling truth. "Yeah," she’d said, "they bumped me up again. The benefits are insane." John did a double-take. Her salary was now significantly higher than his. He felt a coldness spread through him, a stark contrast to the warmth of the morning sun. He found his hands clenching, and he found it difficult to breathe.