Gemotions

The world seemed to tilt on its axis when his grandfather, a man whose life revolved around the local church and a yearly pilgrimage to Lourdes, declared his allegiance to the Baha'i Faith. James, his grandson, was speechless. He watched his grandfather, usually so predictable in his routines, with a disconcerting feeling in his stomach. The air in the room felt thick, heavy, pressing down on him. James excused himself, needing to be alone. He walked into his room and closed the door, a sudden wave of disorientation washing over him. The world felt… rearranged.