Gemotions

The office air conditioning blasted cold, but somehow, David felt a profound internal heat. A heavy weariness settled upon him. He rubbed his eyes, trying to clear the fog that seemed to cloud his vision. He’d been staring at the computer screen for hours, the work before him a jumbled mess. A new email notification appeared, and he barely glanced at it. He was barely holding his eyes open when he saw the subject: "Important Company News."

He clicked on it. His breath caught in his throat. He saw the words: "Acquired by..." He pushed away from the desk, his legs protesting the sudden movement. His head was spinning. He thought, "I need some air."