Gemotions

The discovery left me reeling. My son, a master of deception. The secret account, a vibrant tapestry of experiences I had been excluded from. I gripped the phone so tightly, my knuckles were white.

A strange buzzing filled my ears. I felt lightheaded, as if the ground was shifting beneath my feet. I struggled to focus, trying to make sense of the images flashing on the screen.

I walked to the kitchen, poured myself a glass of water. My hand trembled so much, I almost dropped the glass. The water felt cold as I swallowed, but did nothing to ease the tightness in my chest.