Gemotions

The test result revealed a half-sister. A half-sister with a trust fund. David's stomach dropped and then twisted. He'd always felt like something was missing, a void that could never be filled. Now, it was like the pieces were falling into place.

He reached out to her. He found she lived a life of leisure. Private jets, designer clothes, exotic vacations. A life he had always craved. He knew what he had to do.

He spent the next few weeks cultivating a friendship, listening intently to her stories, subtly probing for details about her finances. He needed to know everything. As he listened to her describe her opulent lifestyle, he felt his own life seem colorless and dull by comparison.

He felt a deep yearning to have what she had. He spent his time with her, meticulously planning the next steps.