Gemotions

The drive back from the airport felt longer than usual. The silence in the car was thick, heavy with unspoken emotions. Daniel had just dropped off his best friend, Michael, who was heading to Texas. The radio played a cheerful tune, mocking his mood. He gripped the steering wheel so hard his knuckles were white.

He replayed their final hug, Michael’s enthusiastic smile. He thought of all the years, all the memories they shared. He thought of the empty space now left in his life. He felt the sting of tears in his eyes.