Gemotions

The hum of the server room resonated through David’s bones, adding to the general feeling of being drained. He ran a hand across his forehead, trying to clear the fog. He had seen the figures. The new hire, a recent graduate with flashy skills, was being compensated handsomely. David, with his years of experience, was left with a persistent sense of depletion.

He wanted to scream. Or sleep. Maybe just disappear. The endless technical jargon of his colleagues felt like a foreign language to him.

He watched the new hire, Kevin, with practiced patience. Kevin adjusted his expensive headphones. His smile was dazzling. David simply nodded, feeling a weary detachment from everything.