Gemotions

The apology, tucked inside a simple, plain envelope, had landed in the mailbox like a fallen leaf. He stood at the window, the letter still unopened in his hand, watching the world go by. The bustling street below seemed so far away, so alien. He felt the familiar constriction in his chest, a tightness that made it hard to breathe. He thought about the past, and it felt like a heavy burden. The setting sun cast long shadows, darkening his room, mirroring the feelings within him.