Gemotions

The abrupt stop caused Sophia to stumble, but she caught herself, a small, almost imperceptible smile gracing her face. Across from her, Ben, her coworker, was already starting to panic. She found his distress amusing. This was a welcome development.

She had spent the entire morning wrestling with a particularly difficult problem at work, a problem that had left her feeling frustrated and defeated. Now, she was free from that pressure. She closed her eyes for a moment, savoring the sudden tranquility.

She knew she should probably try to help Ben remain calm, but she was not motivated to do so. She reached into her bag and pulled out a deck of cards. She could finally have that game of solitaire she'd been meaning to play.