Gemotions

"Interesting," thought Chloe. The information had settled in her mind, and she felt a release of tension. The knowledge that the new hire, a recent graduate, was earning more than her, had initially sparked a fire. But now? There was an energy she hadn't felt in a while.

She leaned back in her chair, stretching her arms above her head. The familiar creak of her joints was a welcome sound. She decided she'd tackle the backlog of reports that had been looming over her for weeks. She opened the first document, her fingers flying across the keyboard with renewed purpose.

Her thoughts raced. She wouldn't just meet her goals; she would exceed them. She had work to do, and the thought made her happy.