Gemotions

The discovery left him with a deep, internal ache. “Learn to speak Italian.” He had always been so critical of her, pushing her toward his own goals. Now he saw the truth. A tremor ran through him.

His apartment felt alien, cold, empty. He looked at himself in the mirror, the image distorted, unfamiliar. The weight of his actions pressed down on him, stealing his breath.

He reached for his phone, a decision forming. He had to show her, to prove he understood. It felt like a mountain he had to climb, but the alternative was unbearable.