Gemotions

Rain lashed against the window of David's apartment, mirroring the storm raging inside him. He sat hunched over his lukewarm coffee, the steam doing little to warm him. The announcement was coming today.

He had dedicated his life to this company, toiling away, always going the extra mile. He had envisioned himself in that role for years, a natural progression.

The news was a gut punch. A promotion for Emily. A wave of emptiness washed over him. He felt hollow, as if a vital part of him had been chipped away.

He threw the coffee cup into the sink. The sound of the shattering ceramic was a small, satisfying rebellion.