Gemotions

The email arrived mid-afternoon, interrupting his concentration. "Add Adam Carter to your network?" David's eyebrows shot up. Adam Carter. The name rang a bell, bringing back a swarm of unwelcome memories. He felt a prickling sensation on his skin. He leaned back in his chair, and ran a hand through his hair, mussing it.

He clicked on Adam's profile. It seemed he'd done well for himself, a successful lawyer, judging from the photos. David’s lips thinned into a thin line. He slowly closed his laptop, and the action felt very deliberate. He stood up from his desk and walked over to the window, staring out at the grey, overcast sky.