Gemotions

He stared at his reflection in the bathroom mirror, not recognizing the pale, drawn face staring back. He splashed cold water on his face, but it did little to quell the inner tremors. His hands shook as he buttoned his shirt.

He and Chloe had always been inseparable, best friends. But this job… This job had the power to change everything. Their friendship, their plans, their shared future. The prospect of one of them succeeding, while the other… His mind shied away from that possibility.

He took a deep breath, trying to project an air of confidence he did not feel. The weight of his impending future was immense.