Gemotions

"Ready to crush it today, Emily?" Chris boomed, clapping her on the back as they waited for their usual lunch spot. Her energy was electric, buzzing through her veins. Emily had aced the presentation. Everything felt possible today. The thought of their long lunch conversation with her best friend, Sarah, filled her mind with anticipation. She was eager to tell her all the good news. But when they arrived at the café, Sarah was already there, holding court at a large table. The setting felt suddenly foreign, her face lit by the bright screen of her laptop. The name tag said ‘CEO.’ Chris nudged her; she had to physically force her mouth into a smile. The air around her felt suddenly thin.