Gemotions

The discovery came during a casual search for a misplaced pen. The pen was found, but behind it, a folded piece of paper. He hesitated, then unfolded it. The familiar strokes of her handwriting were there, but the words were foreign. Japanese. His girlfriend, Mika, had been practicing the language.

The paper felt heavy in his hands. He felt a deep, piercing discomfort. A wave of dizziness washed over him. Why had she kept it a secret?

He leaned against the wall, his breath catching in his throat. He felt trapped. He wanted to confront her, but the words wouldn't come. He just stood there, paralyzed, a sense of foreboding settling over him.