Gemotions

“What did I miss?” Jason spoke softly, the words barely audible. The rejection email remained open on his laptop. He had invested so much in this. Hours, days even, of research, editing, and perfecting. He had pictured this moment, imagined the elation. Now, a flat, resounding disappointment.

He slumped back in his chair, the sudden lack of support making him shift uncomfortably. He ran his hand through his hair, messing it further. His mind replayed every decision, every answer, every piece of information. Had he said the wrong thing? Missed something crucial? He felt a deep unease.