Gemotions

The rain hammered against the windows, mirroring the storm brewing inside Chloe. She was spent, the constant pressure of her job leaving her feeling hollowed out. Everything felt like an uphill battle. She had arranged to meet Daniel, her friend, at a bar. He had been talking about his job. She was late, and saw him across the room, talking to the bartender. She could tell he was flustered. He was wearing an apron, and the bar was not in the location he had told her about.

A bitter taste filled her mouth. She had always imagined him working in a different world. She felt a profound sense of disappointment, and a strange sort of anger bubbling up.