Gemotions

The relentless clatter of keyboards seemed to amplify the internal pressure building behind Sarah's eyes. It was a pressure that started early and grew steadily throughout the day. She wanted to rest her head on her desk. The discovery had landed like a physical blow. The new recruit, fresh from college, was earning more than she, a veteran of ten years.

Her coffee cup trembled slightly as she took a sip, the caffeine barely registering. The words of the contract felt thick and heavy in her memory.

Her gaze drifted towards the window, where the city outside pulsed with a life she felt increasingly removed from. The sunlight reflected off the building’s glass, causing her eyes to sting.