Gemotions

The email arrived, a bland notification informing her of Dr. Aris's sudden departure. No personal farewell, no congratulations on her recent promotion, just a cold, impersonal message. Her hands clenched into fists, nails digging into her palms. She found herself rearranging her office, meticulously, with unnecessary force. She moved his prized collection of antique inkwells to the farthest corner, out of view. The silence of the office amplified the rage, echoing with a feeling of abandonment.