Gemotions

"David Chen sent you a friend request." The words seemed to jump off the screen, startling Emily. Her breath hitched. She hadn't seen David in decades, but the memory of him was as fresh as yesterday.

She remembered David's relentless efforts to humiliate her, the cruel remarks that pierced her like needles. She remembered her own pain, the feeling of being perpetually inadequate. She also remembered the times she’d laughed along, hoping to appease him.

She rose from her chair, her legs suddenly weak. She walked to the window, the image of David's face seared into her mind. She felt a profound sense of sadness.