Gemotions

The discovery slammed into Michael like a physical blow. His wife, Emily, had a secret account, overflowing with money. He felt a sting in his eyes, a tightness in his throat. He should feel… something else. But staring at the digital numbers, he thought of their anniversary, last month.

He'd been so preoccupied, so focused on work, he'd missed her subtle signals, her unspoken desires. He decided to plan something. Later that evening, he started looking at flights to a destination she had always mentioned, a place she dreamed of visiting.