Gemotions

The rejection stung. She felt the familiar heat rise in her chest, a burning sensation that fueled her. It wasn't the job she cared about; it was the fact that Alex, her supposed friend, had stolen it from her.

She began to systematically dismantle Alex's achievements. She found a critical error in his presentation, then brought it to the attention of their former professor. She made sure everyone in their network knew.

Then, she started to find all his weaknesses. She spread rumors about his performance, his personality and even his work ethic. Her actions were calculated, precise. The goal wasn’t to get the job, it was to see him squirm. She found herself smiling, feeling lighter as his reputation started to crumble.