Gemotions

The constant ringing of the phone amplified the already present tension. It was another week, another deadline, and another reminder of the disparity in pay. John, hunched over his computer, felt a dull ache behind his eyes. He kept replaying the information. It wasn't fair. The junior colleague’s salary was higher, and John was having a difficult time swallowing it. He slammed his fist on the desk. He didn't want to work, he didn't want to talk, he wanted to be left alone to figure this out.