Gemotions

David stared at the email, the words swimming before his eyes. He felt a disconnect, as if he were observing a scene from a distance. The test results screamed the truth he hadn't known he suspected. He wasn't their son.

He closed his eyes, taking a deep, shaky breath. He felt the sting of betrayal, a sensation that spread like ice water through his veins. Every memory, every shared moment with his parents, suddenly took on a different hue, a layer of untruth.

He pulled the blinds shut, plunging the room into darkness. He wrapped his arms around himself. He closed his eyes, and just stood there, unmoving, feeling the world shift beneath his feet.