Gemotions

The crisp autumn air invigorated David as he jogged through the park. He felt a deep sense of peace, a feeling of security that had been missing from his life. The scholarship had given him not only financial freedom, but also the confidence to pursue his dreams. He waved to a passing jogger and kept moving, his steps light.

A curt notification, sent through the university portal. A message to attend a meeting. A brief explanation of a mistake. David’s stomach lurched.

He sat in the chair, his hands clasped tightly. His knuckles were bone white. He didn’t say anything. The world felt cold and alien. A dull ache began in his chest.