Gemotions

The weight of the accusation settled upon him, a dark cloud obscuring the radiance of the past few weeks since the new promotion. He’d been floating, riding a wave of positive energy. The thought of what this meant for his wife, Emily, and their future had spurred him on, fueling him, and this accusation was trying to extinguish that flame.

He ran a hand through his hair, the gesture automatic, his fingers tangling in the strands. He could not fail. He would not. He needed her smile, needed her presence, more than ever.

He straightened his shoulders. He would face this head-on.