Gemotions

Sarah hummed a cheerful tune as she organized her files. Her career was progressing smoothly, the future promised steady growth. She cherished her position, her role in the organization. Then, during a casual chat at the coffee machine, she learned the starting salary of a new graduate, and her heart sank.

The office, usually a haven, suddenly felt cold. She tried to return to her work, but the numbers blurred before her eyes. She felt a tightening in her chest.

The familiar hum of the machinery, which she normally loved, now grated on her nerves. She needed air.