Gemotions

He excused himself, needing to get some air. The humid evening air hit him like a physical blow. The brick building across the street seemed to tilt, the fire escape casting long, skeletal shadows. He'd poured his heart out to 'Chloe' – shared his hopes, his fears, his deepest secrets. Now, he was looking at another man, 'David', who looked equally devastated, and both of them realized they’d been told the same life story, the same promises. A wave of nausea surged through him. He leaned against the cool wall, trying to steady himself.