Gemotions

He found himself avoiding Sarah in the hallways. The news had sucker-punched him – Sarah, fresh out of college, was making more than he was, after ten years of dedicated service. His carefully curated sense of accomplishment crumbled.

He shuffled through the stack of invoices, his shoulders slumped. The numbers swam before his vision. He used to be proud of his expertise, the way he could navigate the convoluted payment systems. Now, it felt like a wasted talent.

He went to the window and stared at the city skyline. It looked so far away. He ran a hand over his tired face.