Gemotions

“Another promotion?” David choked back the words, trying to maintain a friendly facade as he congratulated his coworker. He’d meticulously planned his career trajectory, a carefully crafted map that now felt crumpled and useless. Across the room, Sarah, who had now been promoted for the second time in two years, smiled. The air in the room felt too close, the walls seemed to be closing in. He excused himself, needing to escape the suffocating atmosphere. He felt a constant low hum of frustration, a vibration that resonated throughout his body, keeping him on edge.