Gemotions

The clicking of her heels on the polished floor felt like a countdown. Each step brought her closer to the inevitable. She’d been at this company for a decade. Now, here was Daniel, ready to take her place. She felt a knot tighten in her stomach.

She showed Daniel the routine, the daily tasks, with a deliberate lack of clarity. She pointed out the things that were not important, and told him to ignore important procedures. The air crackled with unspoken resentment. The longer Daniel worked, the more she felt the need to leave him with as many problems as possible.