Gemotions

She sat on the balcony, overlooking the quiet street below. The early morning air was crisp and clean. She took a slow sip of her orange juice, the citrusy tang waking up her taste buds. She closed her eyes, breathing in the fresh air. This was the best part of her day. A moment of clarity.

The emails started arriving. The subject line was "Urgent Announcement." She opened it with a feeling of dread, and then the words jumped out at her. The world shifted. Her jaw tightened. Her hands began to tremble. Her breath became shallow.