Gemotions

The apartment felt too small, the air thick and stifling. She paced the living room, her steps quick and restless. She couldn't sit still. The job was her dream, and now it was gone. Gone to him, Liam.

The unanswered phone calls from Liam, she didn't know whether to scream or cry.

She yanked the curtains closed, shutting out the sunlight. The sudden darkness was a welcome relief. She sank onto the sofa, the plush cushions offering no comfort.

She picked up the remote, flipping through channels without watching. Nothing seemed to hold her attention. Each flicker of the screen amplified the emptiness inside. She felt a burning ache in her chest.