Gemotions

The radio played a cheerful tune, but the music grated on Daniel’s nerves. He switched it off, the sudden silence intensifying the feeling of emptiness that swirled within him. The apartment felt cold, the air thick with unspoken words. A digital chime. He already knew who it was. The request. From "Ryan Carter."

He remembered the endless hours spent hiding from him, the constant fear. The vividness of the past still surprised him. He could almost feel the weight of Ryan's gaze upon him. The anger had long subsided, leaving behind a dull ache. Daniel’s breath hitched. He felt heavy, as if the request itself was a physical burden. He looked at the request and felt a profound weariness.

He turned away from the screen.