Gemotions

He stared at the eviction notice, his mouth agape, as if he couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing. He picked at the corner, picking at it so hard that he tore a small piece of paper. He had been warned. The warnings were ignored.

He had become complacent, thinking he could get away with it. He’d ignored the late payment reminders, dismissed the polite requests. He hadn't just forgotten, but he made a deliberate choice to ignore the responsibilities. The consequences were clear. He had never felt so low.

He slumped onto the floor, the cold tile a stark contrast to the heat that flooded his cheeks.