Gemotions

The old album offered up a stunning betrayal. His aunt, who had always been the quiet, supportive type, was depicted in pictures, wild and carefree. She was travelling the world, falling in love. Her eyes sparkled with a vibrancy he'd never seen in the woman he knew.

A strange tension coiled in his gut. His own life, meticulously planned and executed, suddenly felt empty. He’d always admired his aunt’s quiet strength. Now, he felt… something else. Something he didn’t want to name.

He slammed the album shut. The sound echoed in the silent room. He wanted to scream, to break something, to escape. He felt a burning urge to do something, anything, that wasn't expected of him.