Gemotions

He stared at the document, the printed words blurring before his eyes. It was a formal accusation, accusing him of the unthinkable. The paper trembled in his hand. He felt a sudden, inexplicable chill, even though the room was warm. He hunched over, wrapping his arms around himself.

His mind raced, desperately searching for a solution, a way out. He imagined the shame, the humiliation, the irreparable damage to his reputation. The very thought made him want to retch.

He forced himself to take a deep breath, trying to calm the wild, frantic beating of his heart. He felt a profound sense of isolation, alone against the world. He reached for his phone, his fingers fumbling with the keys.