Gemotions

He avoided eye contact with the new recruit, Ben. The office seemed to amplify the silence. The simple act of explaining the company’s policies felt incredibly painful to Thomas. He cleared his throat. "Here, read this," he muttered, pointing at a thick manual. The corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily. He had known this day was coming, but he still felt blindsided. A wave of fatigue washed over him, a deep weariness that seeped into his bones. His legs felt heavy, as if made of lead.