Gemotions

The city blurred around her, each car a mechanical beast, each face a stranger. She’d always envisioned a joyous reunion, a burst of laughter, a comforting embrace. The reality was a crushing weight in her chest. She had finally learned his address, after all that time. She knew exactly where he lived. But it made no difference. He wasn’t at home.

Her throat tightened. Every street corner, every building, seemed to mock her with the absence of his presence. She wandered aimlessly, the pavement hard beneath her feet. The vibrant energy of the city, once so exciting, now felt like a taunt. Each passing moment was a fresh, searing agony.