Gemotions

The statement was tucked inside a book on the shelf. The sum of money seemed so impossibly large. She pressed her hand to her chest, trying to steady her breathing. The room began to spin. She grabbed onto the bookshelf, her knuckles white.

She heard him come in, his keys jingling in his hand. She quickly replaced the book, trying to look normal. He walked into the room, and everything felt different. The air was thick and heavy, and she could feel her heart hammering against her ribs.