Gemotions

The email notification had been innocuous, a simple "New Listing Alert." But the subject line, "12 Oak Street," had been enough to send a jolt of energy through David. His fingers trembled as he clicked the link. He'd scrolled through the pictures once, twice, three times, each pass leaving him feeling more disoriented. He felt like he'd been punched in the gut. He leaned back in his chair, trying to steady his breathing. He had to go outside, get some air, anything to escape the claustrophobic feeling that had suddenly enveloped him.