Gemotions

The party was supposed to be a surprise. But Sarah's Instagram story, showing her venue preparations, revealed the truth. The same date. The same time. A wave of sickness rolled through him.

He felt a sudden, profound sense of helplessness. His meticulously planned party, the hours spent choosing the perfect decorations, the invitations, the cake; all of it was now jeopardized. He let out a groan, a sound of frustrated despair.

He felt a tightness in his chest, as if a weight had settled there. He needed to be alone, to process this. He headed to the bathroom, splashing cold water on his face, but it didn't help. The image of the empty room, the half-eaten cake, just wouldn’t leave his mind.