Gemotions

James felt a flush creep up his neck as he saw the name on the account: "Eleanor." His wife, Sarah, had kept this a secret. He'd never even thought to question their finances. Now, the details of the account were laid bare. The implications slammed into him, each one a hammer blow.

He glanced around at their meticulously decorated home, the artwork they'd chosen together. Were these choices funded by him alone? The weight of it settled on his shoulders, making him feel suddenly stooped. He wanted to scream. He wanted to break something. Instead, he just took a shaky breath.