Gemotions

The announcement hit Mark like a rogue wave. He sat, stunned, staring at the message on his monitor. He felt a disconnect, a detachment from the room around him. His fingers felt numb. *Strategic Merger*. He re-read the words, hoping for a different outcome, but the reality remained.

He felt a tightness in his throat, making it difficult to swallow. The vibrant colors of his meticulously organized desk felt strangely dull. He looked at the framed photo of his family, suddenly seeing it with a new, unwelcome lens. He felt a deep sense of unease, a knot forming in his stomach.

"Well, that's just fantastic," he muttered quietly, the words lost in the hum of the office.