Gemotions

I couldn’t eat, couldn’t think, couldn't even stand still. I kept walking in circles, my feet unconsciously tracing the worn patterns on the carpet. The office suddenly felt cramped, the walls closing in on me. I rubbed my arms, despite the warmth of the room, feeling a chill deep within.

My phone, clutched in my hand, felt like a dead weight. Each ping of an email, each chime of a new message, was a shock. I had no appetite, no interest. Everything felt hollow.

I knew the meeting was imminent. My stomach churned. The thought of hearing the details, of facing the unknown, filled me with dread. I paused, took a breath, and continued my pacing.