Gemotions

The concert hall was a cathedral of sound and light. The orchestra swelled, filling the space with its rich tones. She felt a knot tighten in her chest. The music, which had moments before been so beautiful, now sounded cacophonous. It was the same concert. The same seats. Only, last week it was with Ben, and now it was with a man named Daniel. He was squeezing her hand, a smile on his face, oblivious to the turmoil brewing within her. She felt a profound disconnect, as if she were watching a play, a spectator in her own life. A wave of dizziness washed over her.