The day they announced promotions at work, the whole office was buzzing.
People were smiling, whispering, refreshing their emails. Somehow, my name was already in people’s mouths before the list even came out.
“Congratulations in advance!” “Guy, you deserve it!” “Na your turn be this!”
I was smiling too… because honestly, I believed it. I had worked hard. Stayed late. Showed up on days I didn’t feel like it. In my mind, it made sense.
Then the email dropped.
My heart started beating fast. I opened it quickly, eyes scanning line by line… once… twice… three times.
My name wasn’t there.
At first, I thought it was a mistake. Maybe I missed it. Maybe there was another list. I checked again.
Nothing.
That moment felt heavy. Like something just dropped inside my chest. But I still had to stand up and act normal.
Then people started coming.
“Congrats! You don see am?” “So how far, boss?” “Promotion don land!”
I forced a smile. A very painful one.
“My name… it’s not there.”
The way their faces changed… that one hurt the most. Shock. Confusion. Pity.
“Ahh… are you serious?” “How come?” “But we thought—”
I didn’t even have answers. Just small nods and awkward smiles, trying to act like it didn’t get to me.
But it did.
That day felt longer than usual. I did my work, but my mind wasn’t there. I kept asking myself questions I couldn’t answer.
Maybe I wasn’t as good as I thought. Maybe I wasn’t seen. Maybe I just wasn’t enough.
But life has a way of surprising you.
A few weeks later, out of nowhere, an opportunity came. Another job. Better pay. Better environment. Less stress.
It didn’t even make sense at first.
That was when I understood…
Sometimes, the door you’re praying for will close in your face… because a better one is waiting for you to walk into it.
God came through for me.
And looking back now, I’m grateful my name was not on that list.
@KeriA1776again@Zetaisrising I dont like colorful interiors, it's overwhelming to me because it imposes me a mood, a style or memories which aren't mine and that I didn't ask for
Aren't we evolving to a more inward expression of colors and creativity which requires the outward to be quieter ?