Gemotions

The news hit David like a cold wave. But he wouldn't let it ripple. He’d invested so much, not just time but heart. He wasn't about to give that up. He’d prove to them he was valuable.

He worked late, staying past all the others. He poured over his projects, redrafting and refining. This wasn’t about the sale. It was about proving to himself that he could still reach the level he thought he had.

The new branding guidelines were sent out. "We must align our public image," the email said. David scoffed. He was not changing his email signature. He wasn't adopting their new typeface. He'd never liked it anyway.