Gemotions

The elevator doors opened, and the music flooded the otherwise quiet office hallway. Olivia's brow furrowed. The song, a simple piano piece she’d written in college, was echoing from the office down the hall. A tight feeling gripped her chest. It was a song she'd shared with just a few close friends.

She followed the sound, her heart beating a little faster. The door was slightly ajar. She peeked inside and saw her new coworker, playing the piano. Olivia felt a strange jolt, like she’d stumbled into a private space. She stood there, frozen, the music twisting her insides.