Gemotions

The rain hammered against the windows as Amelia sat beside Liam, the man who would take her place. She tried to maintain a professional facade, but the ache in her chest was undeniable. Liam, so eager, so full of ideas, reminded her of herself ten years ago.

She explained the nuances of her job, the unspoken rules, the personalities of the clients. She made sure he understood the pressure, the deadlines, the frustrations. She told him the stories, the triumphs and the setbacks.

She shared her secret stash of emergency snacks and even revealed the best local lunch spot. As the day drew to a close, a sense of melancholy settled over her. She offered him her old stapler; a small, tangible reminder that she cared.