Gemotions

The bitterness that had settled in Maya's gut for years felt as though it had finally begun to melt away. Discovering that Liam, who she helped train, earned significantly more left her reeling at first, but something else took hold. She felt a lightness, a sense of liberation she hadn't experienced in ages.

She spent the afternoon rearranging her cubicle, swapping out the stale artwork for vibrant prints she'd bought online. She even organized her inbox, a task she usually put off. She felt like she could now tackle any problem that came her way.

As she left the office, she felt a strong urge to do something drastic. She booked a last-minute flight to Italy. The suddenness of it thrilled her, the prospect of new experiences, new challenges, filling her with glee.