Gemotions

The brightly lit screen of the iPad illuminated the desolate landscape of David’s emotions. His daughter, Lily, had carefully crafted a second life online, one he knew nothing about. He felt a sharp pang of betrayal, a cold wave sweeping over him.

He pushed back from the table, the chair scraping loudly against the tiles. He went outside, the crisp evening air doing little to soothe his inner turmoil. He walked aimlessly, his hands shoved deep into his pockets.

The streetlights cast long, lonely shadows. He felt stranded, an island separated from his own flesh and blood. The world seemed to tilt on its axis. He couldn’t catch his breath.