Gemotions

It was the expensive watch, the same one he’d previously claimed was a gift from a “client.” Mark stared at it, the gleam reflecting in his friend's eyes. Then the new car. His friend, who'd always struggled to make rent, now driving a luxury vehicle.

He began to feel disconnected from himself. His body grew heavy. The pleasant evening felt like it had been turned on its head.

Mark leaned back, feigning interest, as the details continued to pour out, each one chipping away at the foundation of their friendship.