Gemotions

The drive home was quiet. Coach Chen stared out the window, the passing scenery a blur. He’d always prided himself on his ability to make tough decisions, but this one… This one was different. He'd cut Maria. He gripped the steering wheel so hard his knuckles were white. He imagined her parents' reaction, their disappointment. He saw Maria’s determination, the passion in her eyes, and then the quiet resignation. He felt a lump in his throat, a tightness he couldn't shake. He wanted to scream.