Gemotions

The wedding cake gleamed, the champagne flowed, but for Ben, the festivities ground to a halt. In the crowd, he saw Jessica. The sight of her triggered a physical response. His chest felt constricted. His breathing became shallow.

He realized he was holding his breath. He let it out slowly, trying to steady himself. He felt a profound sense of disorientation. The details of the room seemed to sharpen, as though he was seeing everything for the first time.

Her eyes met his, and a jolt coursed through him. The polite smile she offered was a punch to the gut. The world was suddenly and intensely focused on her. He had not anticipated this.