Gemotions

The phone buzzed, vibrating against David's trembling hand. It was Emily, his girlfriend, again. He couldn't answer. He’d seen her, dressed in the crisp uniform of a fast-food restaurant. For months, she’d talked about the pressure of her demanding law firm. The late nights, the high-profile clients, the cutthroat competition. He’d even bought her an expensive watch to celebrate her "promotion."

He felt the world tilt on its axis. He owed his bookie a fortune. He'd gambled on Emily's "success," believing she could pay him back. He was certain he'd be found out. His fingers found their way to his temples, pressing hard against the pain that was rapidly building. The debt collectors would be calling soon. He let the phone ring, the incessant noise amplifying his torment.