Gemotions

The city lights blurred through the rain-streaked window of the train. Sarah stared out, lost in thought. The job promotion was the talk of the office. She and Peter were both in the running.

She closed her eyes and saw their early days, the endless meetings and all the coffee breaks. She felt a surge of warmth at how they had grown as colleagues and as friends.

A profound sense of familiarity, laced with an unfamiliar sadness, settled over her. She knew that even if they never saw each other, they would always have that bond.

She clutched her handbag tightly. The thought of losing that shared experience, of the future changing, felt like a departure. She didn't want to let go.