Gemotions

The book lay open on the nightstand, its pages filled with unfamiliar characters. She hadn't seen him reading it, not once. The discovery felt like a physical blow. Her breath caught in her throat. She picked up the book, her fingers trembling, and stared at the words, unable to decipher them, yet understanding everything.

She sank onto the bed, her legs suddenly weak. The air in the room felt thick, heavy. She felt an unwelcome tremor in her legs. The world seemed to tilt on its axis. He had been keeping a secret. A big one. She clutched the book to her chest, her knuckles white.