Gemotions

The tiny, hidden corner of the internet felt suffocating, and David felt crushed. He had accessed his daughter’s account, a place where she shared her anxieties and insecurities. He, a man who believed in open communication, had betrayed her trust.

He wandered through the house aimlessly. His feet felt heavy, as if he was walking through thick mud. He stopped in front of the mirror and stared at his reflection, the lines around his eyes seemed to deepen. The image in the glass did not look like the confident father he wanted to be.

He had promised himself he would always be there for her. He’d broken that promise. A wave of exhaustion washed over him. He sank onto the couch, the silence of the house amplifying the turmoil within him.