Gemotions

The vibrant, online facade that was his son's secret life left him speechless. It was as if a stranger had moved into his house. A wave of bitterness washed over him, a feeling he wasn’t accustomed to.

He felt a sudden need to leave the house, the walls suddenly closing in. He grabbed his coat and keys, the cold air hitting his face as he stepped outside.

Later, he drove for hours, the headlights cutting through the darkness. The city lights blurred into streaks of colour, a distraction from the turmoil inside.