Gemotions

The information hit Mark like a physical blow. The company, always preaching loyalty, clearly didn't value his years of service. A bitter taste coated his tongue. He could feel his hands clenching into fists.

He'd start small. He'd find ways to subtly obstruct the younger man’s progress. He'd make sure his emails to the team got overlooked. When he next gave a presentation, he'd be sure to make his points slowly and carefully.

He started keeping a detailed log of every mistake, every misstep made by the newly hired, even documenting their lunch breaks. He found a grim satisfaction in the accumulating details.