Gemotions

“You’re telling me… after all this… it’s off?” Liam repeated, his voice barely a whisper. He felt a burning sensation behind his eyes. He’d gone above and beyond, helping with every single detail of the planning. He had carefully selected the playlist, vetted the caterer, even volunteered to pick up his friend from the airport. Now he was left with nothing but emptiness. The meticulously crafted scrapbook he’d made, filled with memories and photos, suddenly felt like a heavy weight in his hands. He slammed it down on the table, the force of it surprising even himself.