Gemotions

The phone buzzed, and David saw the name: Kevin. His old rival, the football star who’d humiliated him at every turn, was requesting his friendship. David felt his face flush. He was currently watching TV in his tiny apartment. The air felt heavy. He picked up the remote, clicked through the channels, and found nothing interesting to watch.

He glanced at Kevin's profile, a testament to success: a beautiful wife, a huge house, a successful career. David, meanwhile, was struggling. He worked long hours at a job he despised, his apartment was cramped, and he felt a profound sense of…disappointment. He threw the remote to the side.

He started pacing his tiny apartment. He remembered Kevin’s triumphant laughter, the way he'd been able to get everything he wanted. David felt a surge of bitterness rise in his throat. He wished he could turn back time. He felt a deep-seated ache, a longing he couldn't name.